Dareu A98 Master
DareuReleased 2023
A98 Master
62/100
98% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Strong productivity (70/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
- Portability is the weak point (49/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the A98 Master wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
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
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialPBT
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions31
Weight980 g
More specs
Height Mm31 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowA98 Master vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE
A98 MasterHUAN63 HE
| DareuA98 MasterThis page | WLMOUSEHUAN63 HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62 /100 | 64 /100Better |
| Build quality | 60 /100 | 64 /100Better |
| Performance | 50 /100 | 84 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | PBT | Magnesium |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
