CoolkillerReleased 2022

CK98

81/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
98% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless

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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (87/100)
  • Strong customisability (76/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Portability is the weak point (57/100)
Score profile

Where the CK98 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall717662875775
Build quality
71
Customisability
76
Performance
62
Productivity
87
Portability
57
Overall
75
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size98
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

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

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery3750 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum · Plastic
Keycap materialPBT · PC · ABS
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions45
Weight1300 g

More specs

Height Mm45 mm
Passthrough UsbYes

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Head to head

CK98 vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
CK98STARS80 V2
 CoolkillerCK98This pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score75 /10080 /100Better
Build quality71 /10079 /100Better
Performance62 /100Better54 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialAluminum · PlasticAluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes