DarmosharkReleased 2024

TOP98

61/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
98% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Strong customisability (73/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
  • Build quality is the weak point (47/100)
Score profile

Where the TOP98 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall477361625061
Build quality
47
Customisability
73
Performance
61
Productivity
62
Portability
50
Overall
61
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
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTop 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

Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions40
Weight1262 g

More specs

Height Mm40 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

TOP98 vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
TOP98HUAN63 HE
 DarmosharkTOP98This pageWLMOUSEHUAN63 HE
Overall score61 /10064 /100Better
Build quality47 /10064 /100Better
Performance61 /10084 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeTop MountGasket MountBetter
Case materialMagnesium
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes