BASICReleased 2023

BK98

63/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
98% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Strong productivity (74/100)
  • Strong customisability (70/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (49/100)
Score profile

Where the BK98 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall537049745063
Build quality
53
Customisability
70
Performance
49
Productivity
74
Portability
50
Overall
63
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size98
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions39
Weight1083 g

More specs

Height Mm39 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

BK98 vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
BK98HUAN63 HE
 BASICBK98This pageWLMOUSEHUAN63 HE
Overall score63 /10064 /100Better
Build quality53 /10064 /100Better
Performance49 /10084 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialMagnesium
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes