MCHOSEReleased 2024
G98
81/100
98% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (87/100)
- Strong build quality (68/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (58/100)
Score profile
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Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
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
Battery10000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum · Plastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions30
Weight1700 g
More specs
Height Mm30 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowG98 vs Weikav STARS80 V2
G98STARS80 V2
| MCHOSEG98This page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 73 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 68 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 58 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | Aluminum · Plastic | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
