DareuReleased 2022

A98 Pro

75/100
Very good
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 (75/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (49/100)
Score profile

Where the A98 Pro wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall707549875675
Build quality
70
Customisability
75
Performance
49
Productivity
87
Portability
56
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
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 materialAluminum · Plastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions37
Weight1200 g

More specs

Height Mm37 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

A98 Pro vs YUNZII YUNZII B75 PRO Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
A98 ProYUNZII B75 PRO Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
 DareuA98 ProThis pageYUNZIIYUNZII B75 PRO Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
Overall score75 /10075 /100
Build quality70 /100Better61 /100
Performance49 /10075 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate4,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialAluminum · PlasticBetterPlastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes