Fl·esportsReleased 2022

FL ESPORTS CMK98

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

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

Where the FL ESPORTS CMK98 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall92100829765100
Build quality
92
Customisability
100
Performance
82
Productivity
97
Portability
65
Overall
100
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size98
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesTactile · Linear · Clicky
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

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

Build

Case materialABS · Metal
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions42

More specs

Height Mm42 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

FL ESPORTS CMK98 vs Keychron Keychron Q1 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
FL ESPORTS CMK98Keychron Q1 HE
 Fl·esportsFL ESPORTS CMK98This pageKeychronKeychron Q1 HE
Overall score100 /100100 /100
Build quality92 /100Better90 /100
Performance82 /100100 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialABS · MetalAluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes