AULA F98 PRO vs F99
Get the AULA F98 PRO for its LCD and rotary knob, or the AULA F99 for hot-swappable switches, Rapid Trigger, and its 8000mAh battery.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
AULA F98 PRO
Knob
Build quality in the bottom 25% of 98% boards under $100.
- LCD for showing time, connection mode, battery percentage, and lighting effects.
- Rotary knob and button for navigating the LCD menu.
- Transparent PC keycaps with GDA profile, as described by the vendor.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Get the
AULA F99
Rapid trigger
Build quality in the top 40% of 96% boards under $100.
- Hot-swappable sockets allow switch replacement without soldering.
- 8000mAh battery capacity.
- Rapid Trigger is listed as an extra feature.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Choose the F98 PRO for its LCD, rotary knob, and transparent PC keycaps. Choose the F99 for hot-swappable switches, Rapid Trigger, PBT keycaps, and its larger battery. If you plan to use Cherry-profile keycaps, the F99's north-facing LEDs may cause interference; if you want to replace switches without soldering, the F99 is the fit.
The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
AULA F98 PRO
AULA F99
Layout size
98%
96%
Rapid trigger
No
Yes
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Battery
4,000 mAh
8,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Knob
Yes
No
- AULA F98 PRO
- AULA F99
- Performance
- 4873
- Build quality
- 4970
- Productivity
- 7586
- Customizability
- 5765
- Portability
- 5062
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The F99 has the clearer advantage for gaming and modding, with Rapid Trigger and hot-swappable sockets. It also suits travel buyers prioritizing its larger battery, though its listed weight and dimensions give a sense of what to carry. For office use and display-focused customization, the F98 PRO's screen and knob stand out. The F99 remains a strong programming option because it allows switch changes without soldering and its vendor describes key remapping and macros.
Pick the AULA F99
- The F99 lists Rapid Trigger as an extra feature.
- The F99 has a linear switch type listed in its specifications.
- The F98 PRO's listed Ice Crystal switch is tactile, according to the vendor description.
AULA F98 PRO vs F99 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 22 specs differ
AULA F98 PRO
AULA F99
Switch options
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
Mac & Windows
Released
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AULA F98 PRO vs F99: your questions
The F98 PRO has an LCD and rotary knob, while the F99 has hot-swappable switches and Rapid Trigger. The F99 also lists an 8000mAh battery, compared with 4000mAh for the F98 PRO.
No, the F98 PRO's switches are soldered. Replacing them requires soldering.
Yes, the F99 has hot-swappable sockets. Its vendor description says switches can be replaced without soldering.
Yes, it has an LCD display. The vendor says it can show the time, connection mode, battery percentage, system switching, and RGB lighting effects.
Rapid Trigger is listed as an extra feature for the F99. The supplied specifications do not describe its settings or operation.
The F99 has an 8000mAh battery, while the F98 PRO has a 4000mAh battery. Battery capacity alone does not establish how long either keyboard will run.
Both list Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connections, as well as wired connectivity. The F98 PRO vendor description also mentions Type-C wired mode.
The F98 PRO lists PC keycaps, and its vendor describes them as transparent with a GDA profile. The F99 lists PBT keycaps, and its vendor description identifies the profile as Cherry.
The F99 has north-facing LEDs, and its compatibility note warns that Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing. Consider that possible interference before choosing replacement Cherry-profile caps.
The F99 is easier for switch changes because it has hot-swappable sockets. The F98 PRO's switches are soldered, so swapping them requires soldering.
Both are listed as compact full-size layouts with a numpad. Neither layout has the gaps of a traditional full-size board, according to their compatibility notes.
The F99 vendor description says its driver can remap keys and create macros. The supplied F98 PRO description discusses LCD customization and lighting controls instead.
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