LUMINKEY 98
LUMINKEYReleased 2025
98
62/100
98% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
- Screw-in stabilisers
- Portability is the weak point (49/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the 98 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size98
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsSouthpaw
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTop Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery4400 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions20
Weight2600 g
More specs
Height Mm20 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that row98 vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE
98HUAN63 HE
| LUMINKEY98This page | WLMOUSEHUAN63 HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62 /100 | 64 /100Better |
| Build quality | 63 /100 | 64 /100Better |
| Performance | 55 /100 | 84 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Top Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | AluminumBetter | Magnesium |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
