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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

AULA F98 PRO vs Keychron V8 Max

Get the Keychron V8 Max for hot-swappable and qmk.

What actually differs

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

Keychron V8 Max

  • Layout size

    98%

    65%

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Ergonomics

    Standard

    Alice

  • Display

    LCD

    None

  • QMK

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • AULA F98 PRO
  • Keychron V8 Max
Performance
48
78
Build quality
50
86
Productivity
76
98
Customizability
58
96
Portability
50
88

What they share

  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Battery: 4,000 mAh
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
  • Knob
  • Sound dampening
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From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

AULA F98 PRO

No owner reviews collected yet.

Keychron V8 Max

4.7

6 owner reviews

Praise
“This board adds great wireless connectivity options to the already great V8. I love that the case includes slots for storing the wireless adapters. My only complaint is that the way that the gasket mounting is implemented results in a lot of flex in the four…”
Erik K.Verified buyer· via Keychron

Full specs

AULA F98 PRO vs Keychron V8 Max specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

10 of 25 specs differ

AULA F98 PRO

Keychron V8 Max

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

98%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Alice

Knob

Yes
Yes

Display

LCD
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

4,000 mAh
4,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

—
ABS, Plastic

Plate material

—
Polycarbonate

Keycaps

PC
PBT

Weight

—
745 g

Dimensions

—
22 x 138 x 360 mm

Backlight

RGB
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2024

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

AULA F98 PRO2 stores
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $99Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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  • KeychronHK

    In stock
    $99Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$99Visit
  • Keychron (DE)DE

    Out of stock
    $135Visit

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