Fl·esportsReleased 2023

OG98

96/100
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
  • Portability is the weak point (53/100)
Score profile

Where the OG98 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall8710083975396
Build quality
87
Customisability
100
Performance
83
Productivity
97
Portability
53
Overall
96
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
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic · Aluminum · PBT
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions40
Weight1700 g

More specs

Height Mm40 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

OG98 vs Keychron Keychron Q5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
OG98Keychron Q5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
 Fl·esportsOG98This pageKeychronKeychron Q5 Max Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard
Overall score96 /10096 /100
Build quality87 /10091 /100Better
Performance83 /100Better82 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialPlastic · Aluminum · PBTAluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes