FekerReleased 2023

Alice98

91/100
Outstanding
Overall score · how we rate
98% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (97/100)
  • Class-leading customisability (91/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • ABS · Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the Alice98 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall779165976291
Build quality
77
Customisability
91
Performance
65
Productivity
97
Portability
62
Overall
91
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size98
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsAlice
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesTactile · Linear · Clicky
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 · Plastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions43
Weight1799 g

More specs

Height Mm43 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Alice98 vs Keychron Keychron K4 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Alice98Keychron K4 HE
 FekerAlice98This pageKeychronKeychron K4 HE
Overall score91 /10092 /100Better
Build quality77 /10087 /100Better
Performance65 /10092 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetterTray Mount
Case materialABS · PlasticPlastic · Aluminum · Wood · ABSBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes