GateronReleased 2024

iG 98 Sweet Time

79/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
98% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless

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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading performance (80/100)
  • Strong customisability (76/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Build quality is the weak point (53/100)
  • ABS case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the iG 98 Sweet Time wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall537680755568
Build quality
53
Customisability
76
Performance
80
Productivity
75
Portability
55
Overall
68
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

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 materialPBT · ABS
BacklightRGB · North-Face
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes

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Head to head

iG 98 Sweet Time vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
iG 98 Sweet TimeSTARS80 V2
 GateroniG 98 Sweet TimeThis pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score68 /10080 /100Better
Build quality53 /10079 /100Better
Performance80 /100Better54 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typePlate MountGasket MountBetter
Case materialABSAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes