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UT98

72/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
98% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (85/100)
  • Class-leading performance (78/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the UT98 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall647078856672
Build quality
64
Customisability
70
Performance
78
Productivity
85
Portability
66
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 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

BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions43
Weight1250 g

More specs

Height Mm43 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

UT98 vs Wooting 80HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
UT9880HE
 MCHOSEUT98This pageWooting80HE
Overall score72 /10073 /100Better
Build quality64 /10068 /100Better
Performance78 /10094 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialABS · PlasticBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes