Langtu Membrane
Score: 68/100
HK Gaming GK61
Score: 73/100Rankings
The GK61 is a 60% mechanical keyboard offering hot-swap support, per-key RGB, and a 1000 Hz polling rate. Its compact layout omits arrow keys and its Windows-only software can be glitchy, while the ABS build feels less premium. Suited for budget gamers who prioritize customization over full keysets.
The Langtu L1 is a full-size wired membrane keyboard with an all-metal panel, quiet keys, and vibrant rainbow LED backlighting. Its limited 25-key anti-ghosting and lack of mechanical feedback restrict its appeal for competitive gaming. It works well for budget-conscious office users and casual gamers needing quiet operation.
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104 keysbest | 61 keys | |
— | 1,000 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 700 g | 600 gbest |
— | 50 gbest | |
1 yearsbest | — |
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Software Support | false | true |
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Connection Type | Wired USB | Wired |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Switch Type | Membrane | Optical |
Key Count (keys) | 104 keys | 61 keys |
Weight (g) | 700 g | 600 g |
Dimensions (W×H×L) (mm) | 127×30.5×450 mm mm | 100x30x290 mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the Langtu L1 for its solid aluminum alloy panel, quiet responsive membrane keys, and vibrant rainbow backlighting with a soft mode that eases eye strain. They appreciate the plug-and-play USB connection, ergonomic stair-step design, and multimedia shortcuts, while noting the limited 25-key anti-ghosting and the lack of mechanical tactile feedback as drawbacks.
Everyday users praise the keyboard's sturdy metal build, vivid rainbow LEDs, and quiet operation, especially for shared spaces and office use. Common complaints focus on louder bottom-row keys, a mushy membrane feel compared to mechanical switches, uneven backlight uniformity, and the limited anti-ghosting for competitive gaming.
Professional reviewers, such as KeebWorks, rate the GK61's daily performance highly for responsiveness (8/10) and praise its hot-swap durability, fast polling rate, and RGB features. However, they criticize the cramped 60% layout and note occasional software instability, recommending it mainly for budget gamers who can tolerate the layout trade-offs.
Everyday users love the hot-swap convenience, the satisfying sound after mods, and the vibrant RGB lighting, seeing it as a great value. Recurring frustrations center on the Windows-only software that sometimes won't install, the lack of dedicated arrow keys for productivity, and the entry-level ABS build that feels less premium.
“sounds and feels pretty good”
