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G98 V2

72/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
98% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (92/100)
  • Strong customisability (74/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Build quality is the weak point (61/100)
Score profile

Where the G98 V2 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall617462926472
Build quality
61
Customisability
74
Performance
62
Productivity
92
Portability
64
Overall
72
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size98
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesClicky · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery10000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions55
Weight1600 g

More specs

Height Mm55 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

G98 V2 vs Wooting 80HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
G98 V280HE
 MCHOSEG98 V2This pageWooting80HE
Overall score72 /10073 /100Better
Build quality61 /10068 /100Better
Performance62 /10094 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate1,000 Hz8,000 HzBetter
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialABS · PlasticBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes