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Compare AULA F98 vs F99 Differences Side by Side

This comparison is for buyers deciding between AULA's two compact, tri-mode wireless keyboards. The choice is difficult because both share a gasket-mount design, hot-swappable PCBs, and similar layouts. The decision hinges on whether you prioritize a verified high polling rate for gaming or a more refined acoustic package with double the battery capacity for all-day wireless use.

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AULA F98 Tri-Mode Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
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EPOMAKER x AULA F99

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4.8 (51)
  • Released in 2025
  • Available in a 98% layout
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1040 g
  • Sized at 41 x 138 x 385 mm
  • Made with a Plastic case
  • Features PBT, ABS keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
  • Released in 2023
  • Available in a 96% layout
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Equipped with a 8000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1023 g
  • Sized at 43 x 147 x 391 mm
  • Made with a ABS, Plastic, PBT case
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 74
  • Build Quality: 60
  • Productivity: 75.9
  • Customizability: 58.8
  • Portability: 53.4
Scores
  • Performance: 59.5
  • Build Quality: 63.1
  • Productivity: 88.9
  • Customizability: 72.9
  • Portability: 64.4
Name
AULA F98
Name
AULA F99
Release year
2025
Release year
2023
Switch Options
Linear
Switch Options
Linear
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
98%
Layout Size
96%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
8000 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb
Backlight
 
Rgb, North-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Plastic
Case Material
ABS, Plastic, PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
41 x 138 x 385 mm
Dimensions
43 x 147 x 391 mm
Weight
1040g
Weight
1023g
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Pros and Trade-offs

Your priority should guide this choice. For competitive gaming where every millisecond counts, the AULA F98 is the safer pick with its confirmed 1000Hz polling rate. For nearly every other scenario, including long workdays, deep customization, and a premium typing sound, the AULA F99's superior battery life, detailed acoustics, and plate options make it the more compelling and versatile keyboard.

AULA F98

  • +Explicitly listed 1000Hz polling rate for responsive gaming.
  • +Includes N-Key Rollover for simultaneous key presses.
  • +Comes with Poron foam and silicone padding for sound dampening.
  • +Tri-mode connectivity with Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4GHz, and USB-C wired.
  • −Smaller 4000mAh battery compared to the F99.
  • −Sound dampening package is less detailed than the F99's five-layer system.
  • −Plate material is listed simply as plastic, offering less choice than the F99.

AULA F99

  • +Massive 8000mAh battery for extended wireless use.
  • +Advanced five-layer sound package with specific foams and a PET film.
  • +Choice of PC or FR4 plate materials for customizing typing feel and sound.
  • +Features north-facing RGB LEDs and includes screw-in stabilizers.
  • +Vendor description mentions Rapid Trigger functionality for gaming.
  • −No polling rate is specified in the provided metadata or vendor description.
  • −Slightly larger physical footprint than the F98.
  • −Driver software is noted to only support Windows, according to the vendor page.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The F99 emerges as the more versatile choice, winning in office use, modding, and content creation due to its superior battery, detailed sound engineering, and software customization. The F98's primary advantage is for gamers who require its confirmed high polling rate. For programming and travel, the keyboards are closely matched, with minor differences in size and shared core features like hot-swap and tri-mode connectivity.

GamingAULA F98
  • •The F98 has a specified 1000Hz polling rate, which is not confirmed for the F99.
  • •Both keyboards feature N-Key Rollover, but the F98's rapid trigger feature is not listed, while the F99's vendor description includes it.
OfficeAULA F99
  • •The F99 has a significantly larger 8000mAh battery, reducing charging frequency.
  • •Its 96% layout retains a numpad in a compact form factor.
  • •North-facing RGB lighting on the F99 may offer better keycap compatibility for shine-through legends.
ProgrammingTie
  • •Both offer a compact layout with arrow and navigation keys.
  • •Both are hot-swappable, allowing for switch customization to preferred actuation forces.
  • •Tri-mode connectivity on both allows for easy switching between multiple machines.
TravelAULA F98
  • •The F98 is slightly smaller in all dimensions (385mm long vs. ~391mm).
  • •It is marginally heavier (1040g vs. 1023g), but the size difference may be more impactful for packing.
ModdingAULA F99
  • •The F99's vendor description details a five-layer sound package including sandwich foam, IXPE switch pad, PET film, bottom foam, and silicone case pad.
  • •It offers a choice of PC or FR4 plates, providing different acoustic profiles.
  • •It includes screw-in stabilizers, which are generally more stable than clip-in variants.
Content CreationAULA F99
  • •The retained numpad on the F99 is useful for data entry and shortcut macros.
  • •The massive 8000mAh battery supports long, uninterrupted wireless editing sessions.
  • •Customizable RGB via dedicated software, as mentioned in its vendor description, aids in workflow personalization.

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