Velocifire KK98 R2
VelocifireReleased 2023
KK98 R2
69/100
98% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Strong build quality (72/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
- Portability is the weak point (44/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the KK98 R2 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size98
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions30
Weight1100 g
More specs
Height Mm30 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowKK98 R2 vs WLMouse Ying75
KK98 R2Ying75
| VelocifireKK98 R2This page | WLMouseYing75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 69 /100 | 69 /100 |
| Build quality | 72 /100Better | 61 /100 |
| Performance | 67 /100 | 86 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | 8,000 HzBetter |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | AluminumBetter | Carbon Fiber |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
