SKYLOONG
GK87Pro Gift Package - Christmas Black
AUTHOR:Onie T.
TESTED BY:Arthur B.
Published:

'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the Lab, Not a keystroke was heard, not a click or a tab. The Skyloong GK87 Pro sat silent with care, With custom options loaded from Skyloong software.

In bright, festive themes, it's ready to gleam, And its keystrokes are smooth, like a sweet, thocky, dream. The Christmas Black Gift Package, has reindeer in flight — Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

The Skyloong GK87 Pro is a wireless compatible TKL mechanical keyboard that offers extensive customization options and is available in several colorful themed designs. Buyers can choose between purchasing the keyboard on its own or as a festive Gift Package brimming with accessories. Labs tested the Christmas Black Gift Package edition, which features Gateron Red 3.0 mechanical switches and includes customizable, removable media knobs and an optional display screen. 

This holiday edition embraces a red and green winter theme with reindeer and Christmas tree motifs, and all included accessories reflect the same joyful design. As of the publication date it is priced at $249.90 USD on Skyloong’s website for the gift package, the standalone version is also available in non-Christmas themes for $165 USD on Amazon or $129.90 USD on Skyloong’s website.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

THE GOOD

  • Typing Feel

    Offers a premium typing experience with a smooth, satisfying feel and thick “keeb” sound. There is no board flex, which contributes to its stable typing performance.

  • Customizable

    The keyboard is hot-swappable, and the media knobs and display screen can be swapped out for regular navigation keys.

THE BAD

  • Materials

    The all plastic build feels a bit cheap for a keyboard that is included in gift package that is priced at $249.90 USD.

THE REST

  • Overall

    The GK87 Pro, with its holiday-themed aesthetics and customizability, is an excellent choice for users who value creativity and functionality. The various themed editions make it both a functional tool and a delightful addition to any desk setup.

LINKS
Where to buy*
Amazon

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Hardware
HardwareNotes

The Skyloong GK87 Pro Gift Package edition includes a coiled USB Type-C to Type-A cable, a keycap and switch puller, extra keycaps and switches, a full-sized spacebar stabilizer, a 2.4 GHz wireless receiver, a receiver adapter, a pry bar, a wrist rest, a themed desk mat, user documentation, and a travel case to hold everything.

Constructed with a plastic bezel and chassis, it features a semi-transparent bottom and a removable aluminum plate. This semi-transparent design extends the holiday theme to the underside, enhancing its visual appeal even from rarely seen angles. The keyboard is equipped with opaque pudding keycaps with translucent sides, allowing RGB lighting effects to illuminate the keyboard's edges rather than through the keycaps.

Labs found that the GK87 Pro had no board flex, and the layers of foam contributed to a smooth consistent typing experience. The keyboard's programmable media knobs and optional screen can be swapped with the included standard navigation keys, and the split spacebar is interchangeable with a full-sized spacebar. The wireless receiver can be stored onboard under the Skyloong logo plate on the ride side of the keyboard.

In the Box

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Front of the box.

Dimensions
The keyboard is placed on a 800 x 305 mm desk pad next to a Logitech MX Master 2S mouse.

The keyboard is placed on a 800 x 305 mm desk pad next to a Logitech MX Master 2S mouse.

Height
Width Max
Depth W/ Palm Rest
Depth
Weight
Construction
The right side of the keyboard containing the navigation keys, swappable media knobs, and optional display screen.

The right side of the keyboard containing the navigation keys, swappable media knobs, and optional display screen.

Chassis Material
Base Plate Material
Base Plate Color
Stabilizers
Keycaps
The left side of the keyboard with the optional split spacebar.

The left side of the keyboard with the optional split spacebar.

Keycap Material
Lettering
Shine Through Keycaps
Connectivity

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The keyboard can be connected by a USB Type-C to Type-A detachable cable.

Wireless
Wired
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version
Multi-Device Pairing
Receiver
Receiver Storing
Battery Type
Computer Side Connector
Keyboard Side Connector
Cable Length
Detachable Cable
USB Passthrough
Features & Software
Features & SoftwareNotes

The GK87 Pro is compatible with VIA for core keyboard configurations, and Skyloong offers dedicated software for customizing the optional display screen and various keyboard settings. Although the software interface isn’t particularly user-friendly, it provides essential customization options for lighting effects and screen content. Users can display system information or animations on the screen and personalize RGB lighting to suit their preferences.

Software
Software
Mandatory Registration
Number Of Profiles
Onboard Memory
Cloud Sync
Macro Programming
QMK Firmware Compatible
VIA Key Configurator Compatible
Windows Compatible
MacOS Compatible
Backlighting
RGB Software
Backlighting
Backlighting Color
Per Key Illumination
Performance
PerformanceNotes

Equipped with Gateron Red 3.0 linear switches, the GK87 Pro can also be ordered with Gateron Yellow 3.0 or Brown 3.0 switches, depending on individual typing preferences. Some GK87 Pro models feature Glacier mechanical switches as well. Labs testing of the Gateron Red 3.0 switches.

In terms of latency, the keyboard provided mixed performance with low latency averages of 6.3 ms in wired mode, and average latency of 9 ms in wireless mode, but 27.8 ms in Bluetooth mode.

Keystroke
Latency
Sound Sample
Productivity & Efficiency
Productivity & EfficiencyNotes

The GK87 Pro Gift Package includes a cushioned wrist rest, ideal for enhancing typing comfort over extended periods. With adjustable typing angles of 4°, 7°, and 9°, the keyboard provides flexibility for different ergonomic preferences.

Its relatively high profile, however, may reduce comfort for prolonged use without a wrist rest, though the included cushioned support helps offset this.

Ergonomics

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The keyboard ergonomics at an angle of 4 degrees, with the adjustable leg in.

Board Size
Board Type
Palm Rest Included
Low Profile
Incline Angles
/ /
Key Alignment
Numpad
Dedicated Function Row
Dedicated Arrow Keys
Key Spacing
Ghosting & Rollover
KRO Wired
KRO Receiver
KRO Bluetooth
Ghosting
Test Configuration
Tested Settings
Firmware Version
Software Version
Polling Rate (Wired)
Polling Rate (Wireless)
Debounce Time

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