RoyalaxeReleased 2022

L98

71/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
98% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (80/100)
  • Strong portability (70/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the L98 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall676968807071
Build quality
67
Customisability
69
Performance
68
Productivity
80
Portability
70
Overall
71
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
Battery6000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic · Aluminum
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions39
Weight1120 g

More specs

Height Mm39 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

L98 vs Vortex Tab 75

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
L98Tab 75
 RoyalaxeL98This pageVortexTab 75
Overall score71 /10071 /100
Build quality67 /100Better64 /100
Performance68 /10071 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialPlastic · AluminumBetterPlastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes