Ktechs V98
KtechsReleased 2025
V98
71/100
98% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (78/100)
- Class-leading build quality (78/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (49/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the V98 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size98
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsAlice
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
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowV98 vs Vortex Tab 75
V98Tab 75
| KtechsV98This page | VortexTab 75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71 /100 | 71 /100 |
| Build quality | 78 /100Better | 64 /100 |
| Performance | 53 /100 | 71 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | Plate Mount |
| Case material | AluminumBetter | Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
