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Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard vs Geeky GK61 Gaming Keyboard

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

all judged against mechanical keyboards at a similar price

The Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard scores 5.9/10 overall, ahead of the Geeky GK61 Gaming Keyboard at 4.6/10.

The Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard leads on typing feel, build quality, customisation, layout and ergonomics and battery and software.

They score the same on connectivity.

The biggest difference is layout and ergonomics, where the Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard scores 7/10 to the Geeky GK61 Gaming Keyboard's 4/10.

Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard

Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The Geeky GK65 is a wired 65% keyboard for people who want a compact board with a choice of switches and an ISO option. It suits buyers who want hot-swap sockets and are happy to use Geeky's Windows software. It is a wired board for desk use rather than a wireless or open-firmware one.

Typically about £26.11 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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GK61 Gaming Keyboard - US Layout

Geeky GK61 Gaming Keyboard

4.6/10verdict: skip

The GK61 is a wired 60% mechanical keyboard for buyers who want a small, hot-swappable board with RGB lighting on a tight budget. It suits people who are happy with an ANSI US layout and a choice of six switch types. It is less suited to anyone who wants QMK or VIA, wireless connections or a full-size layout.

Typically about £32.30 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightGeeky GK65 Gaming KeyboardGeeky GK61 Gaming Keyboard
Typing feel25%6/105/10
Build quality20%6/104/10
Customisation20%6/105/10
Connectivity15%5/105/10
Layout and ergonomics10%7/104/10
Battery and software10%5/104/10
Overall5.9/104.6/10

Specifications

SpecGeeky GK65 Gaming KeyboardGeeky GK61 Gaming Keyboard
Layout65%, ANSI 68 keys or ISO 69 keysANSI US (QWERTY), 60% form factor, 61 keys
SwitchesBlack, Blue, Brown, Red, Speed Yellow or Speed Silver options; linear per NeweggBlack, Blue, Brown, Red, Speed Yellow, Speed Silver (Amazon UK variant: Mechanical Red)
Hot-swappableYes on GK65 Mechanical; GK65 SE listed as No; Optical listed as hot-swap with optical switchesYes (Mechanical and Optical models; GK61 SE has no hot-swap)
ConnectivityWired USB-C, detachable 1.5 m USB Type-C to Type-A cableUSB-C wired, 1.5 m detachable cable
Firmware (QMK / VIA)not listedWindows software; no QMK or VIA support documented
KeycapsABS, doubleshot printing, OEM profileABS, doubleshot, OEM profile

Strengths and weaknesses

Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard

  • + ISO 69-key layout available alongside ANSI
  • + Hot-swap on the GK65 Mechanical model
  • + Six switch options and pre-lubricated stabilisers listed
  • − ABS keycaps rather than PBT
  • − No published QMK or VIA firmware
  • − Wired connection only

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need QMK or VIA configuration
  • Anyone wanting Bluetooth or 2.4GHz wireless connections
  • Buyers who specifically want PBT keycaps
Read the full Geeky GK65 Gaming Keyboard review ›

Geeky GK61 Gaming Keyboard

  • + Hot-swap sockets on most models
  • + Six switch types to choose from
  • + Owners praise value and RGB lighting
  • − Windows software only, no QMK or VIA
  • − Stabiliser and key rattle reports
  • − ABS case and keycaps; build reports mixed

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want QMK or VIA remapping without Windows-only software
  • Anyone who needs a UK ISO layout or a full-size keyboard
  • People who want Bluetooth or 2.4GHz wireless connections
Read the full Geeky GK61 Gaming Keyboard review ›

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