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F98

66/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
98% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Strong productivity (76/100)
  • Strong performance (74/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Portability is the weak point (54/100)
  • Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the F98 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall605974765466
Build quality
60
Customisability
59
Performance
74
Productivity
76
Portability
54
Overall
66
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size98
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT · ABS
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions41
Weight1040 g

More specs

Height Mm41 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

F98 vs SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
F98Apex Pro Mini
 AULAF98This pageSteelSeriesApex Pro Mini
Overall score66 /10066 /100
Build quality60 /100Better56 /100
Performance74 /100Better54 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialPlasticMetalBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes