MCHOSEReleased 2024

G98

73/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
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

Where the G98 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall686758876373
Build quality
68
Customisability
67
Performance
58
Productivity
87
Portability
63
Overall
73
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

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
Head to head

G98 vs Wooting 80HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
G9880HE
 MCHOSEG98This pageWooting80HE
Overall score73 /10073 /100
Build quality68 /100Better68 /100
Performance58 /10094 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialAluminum · PlasticBetterABS · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes