HK GAMING GK61 Complete Specs

Here’s the full spec rundown for the HK GAMING GK61 mechanical keyboard. Everything you need to know before pulling the trigger — switches, layout, dimensions, compatibility, and the inside baseball stuff that matters if you’re going to type on this board 8 hours a day.

For the full review and verdict, check our HK GAMING GK61 review. This page is the cold-spec reference.

Switch Specifications

Switch type	Gateron Optical Blue
Switch family	Optical (infrared beam actuation)
Actuation force	55g
Travel distance	4.0mm total / 1.5mm actuation
Switch feel	Clicky tactile
Switch lifespan	100 million keystrokes
Hot-swappable	Yes — optical sockets only

Layout & Keys

Layout	60% ANSI US
Total keys	61
Key rollover	N-Key rollover (NKRO)
Anti-ghosting	Full
Keycap material	Double-shot ABS
Keycap profile	OEM
Legends	Front-lit, transparent for RGB shine-through

Lighting

Backlight	RGB per-key
Lighting modes	18 preset effects + custom
Customization	Per-key via included software
Brightness levels	5 + off

Connectivity

Connection	USB Type-C, detachable cable
Cable length	1.5m braided
Polling rate	1000 Hz
Onboard memory	Yes — saves profiles cross-machine

Compatibility

Windows	Windows 7, 8, 10, 11
Mac	macOS 10.10+ via FN toggle
Linux	Plug and play (no software)
Console	Limited (PS4/PS5 with adapter)

Physical Dimensions

Length	29.5 cm / 11.6 in
Width	10.2 cm / 4.0 in
Height	3.8 cm / 1.5 in (front to back, with feet)
Weight	510 g / 1.12 lb
Case material	ABS plastic with metal top plate

What’s in the Box

• HK GAMING GK61 keyboard
• Detachable USB-C braided cable
• Keycap puller
• Switch puller
• User manual

Warranty

One-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects. Switch hot-swap voids warranty on the swapped sockets if installed incorrectly — pull straight up, not at an angle.