NeoReleased 2026

Neo98

69/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
98% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Strong productivity (76/100)
  • Strong build quality (73/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Customisability is the weak point (56/100)
Score profile

Where the Neo98 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall735669766569
Build quality
73
Customisability
56
Performance
69
Productivity
76
Portability
65
Overall
69
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size98
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

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

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery8000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialABS · PBT
BacklightSouth-Face
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Neo98 vs WLMouse Ying75

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Neo98Ying75
 NeoNeo98This pageWLMouseYing75
Overall score69 /10069 /100
Build quality73 /100Better61 /100
Performance69 /10086 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialAluminumBetterCarbon Fiber
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes