EpomakerReleased 2026

RT98

80/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
98% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (84/100)
  • Class-leading customisability (79/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • ABS case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the RT98 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall727978846580
Build quality
72
Customisability
79
Performance
78
Productivity
84
Portability
65
Overall
80
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size98
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsSouthpaw
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

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

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery8000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialABS
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions45
Weight1200 g

More specs

Height Mm45 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

RT98 vs Wooting 60HE v2 Silver

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
RT9860HE v2 Silver
 EpomakerRT98This pageWooting60HE v2 Silver
Overall score80 /10080 /100
Build quality72 /10079 /100Better
Performance78 /10096 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialABSABS · AluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes