Gateron iG 98
GateronReleased 2024
iG 98
67/100
98% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading performance (79/100)
- Strong customisability (77/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Build quality is the weak point (54/100)
- ABS case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the iG 98 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size98
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesClicky
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate 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
Case materialABS
Keycap materialABS
BacklightRGB · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowiG 98 vs AULA Hero 68 HE
iG 98Hero 68 HE
| GateroniG 98This page | AULAHero 68 HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67 /100 | 67 /100 |
| Build quality | 54 /100 | 57 /100Better |
| Performance | 79 /100 | 91 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Plate MountBetter | — |
| Case material | ABS | AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
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