Keyboard Sharkoon SKILLER SGK50 S3 Gaming USB No White

The Sharkoon SKILLER SGK50 S3 Barebone is a compact 75% gaming keyboard supplied without switches or keycaps to allow full customization. It supports QMK and VIA firmware for programmable layouts and macros, includes a polycarbonate positioning plate and double-layer silicone damping for improved acoustics and more even RGB illumination, and connects via USB with a detachable textile-braided spiral cable (USB-C to USB-A).

Advantages

Delivered as a barebone model, the SKILLER SGK50 S3 lets users choose and install almost any commercially available three- or five-pin switches and preferred keycap sets. The 75% layout provides the functionality of a larger three-block keyboard while saving desk space, and the included tools simplify switch and keycap installation. Firmware compatibility with QMK and VIA enables deep remapping and macro programming without relying solely on onboard key combinations.

Suitable for

• Custom keyboard builders who want to fit their own switches and keycaps
• Gamers seeking a compact 75% layout with programmable keys
• Users who need programmable macros and remappable keys via QMK or VIA
• Desk setups where space saving and a tidy cable solution are preferred

Key specifications

• Form factor: 75% (84–85 keys layout)
• Model: SKILLER SGK50 S3 Barebone (no switches, no keycaps)
• Connectivity: USB (detachable textile-braided spiral cable, USB-C to USB-A)
• Compatibility: QMK and VIA open-source firmware support
• Switch compatibility: 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches
• Sound & lighting: double-layer silicone damping, polycarbonate positioning plate, RGB backlighting with multiple effects
• Color: White

How to use

Install compatible three- or five-pin switches into the hot-swappable PCB and fit preferred keycaps to complete the keyboard. Connect the keyboard to a computer using the supplied detachable USB-C to USB-A cable. Configure lighting, macros and key mappings either with the onboard key-combinations for basic functions or by using QMK or VIA for advanced remapping and macro programming.

Recommendations

For best acoustics and even backlight diffusion, install the polycarbonate positioning plate and ensure proper seating of the silicone damping layers. Use QMK or VIA to back up custom layouts and macros to avoid losing settings during firmware updates.