AULA F99 Pro vs Yunzii AL98Knob vs Aluminum
Get the AULA F99 Pro for its rotary knob, five sound-dampening layers, and lighter weight, or the Yunzii AL98 for its aluminum case, PBT keycaps, QMK/VIA support, and 1000 Hz polling.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
AULA F99 Pro
Knob
Build quality in the bottom 50% of 96% boards under $100.
- Rotary knob for an additional physical control.
- Five sound-dampening layers, including sandwich foam, an IXPE switch pad, and a silicone case pad.
- Flexible PC plate and flex-cut hot-swappable PCB.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Get the
Yunzii AL98
Aluminum
Build quality in the top 5% of 98% boards under $150.
- CNC aluminum case and double-shot PBT keycaps.
- QMK and VIA support, with N-key rollover.
- Listed 1000 Hz polling rate.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Choose the AULA F99 Pro for its rotary knob, multi-layer sound dampening, PC plate, and lower listed weight. Choose the Yunzii AL98 for the aluminum case, PBT keycaps, QMK/VIA support, N-key rollover, and listed 1000 Hz polling rate.
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 F99 Pro
Yunzii AL98
Layout size
96%
98%
Case material
ABS
Aluminum
Knob
Yes
No
Weight
1,023 g
2,175 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
QMK
No
Yes
The deep option when you want to remap every key
- AULA F99 Pro
- Yunzii AL98
- Performance
- 6580
- Build quality
- 6282
- Productivity
- 8389
- Customizability
- 6686
- Portability
- 6367
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 8,000 mAh
- Switch options: Linear
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The AL98 has the edge for gaming and programming based on its listed polling rate, N-key rollover, and QMK/VIA support. The F99 Pro is the more portable pick by listed weight and offers a knob for an extra physical control. For modding, the AL98’s firmware support and stated switch compatibility stand out, while the F99 Pro’s flexible PC plate and sound-dampening layers may appeal to buyers focused on typing feel. Both retain compact full-size layouts and wireless connectivity.
Pick the Yunzii AL98
- The AL98 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate and N-key rollover.
- Its vendor description also specifies anti-ghosting technology.
AULA F99 Pro vs Yunzii AL98 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
9 of 24 specs differ
AULA F99 Pro
Yunzii AL98
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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AULA F99 Pro vs Yunzii AL98: your questions
The F99 Pro has an ABS case, a rotary knob, and a PC plate, while the AL98 has an aluminum case and PBT keycaps. The AL98 also lists QMK/VIA support and a 1000 Hz polling rate.
The AULA F99 Pro has a rotary knob, according to its product listing. The AL98’s listed features do not include a knob.
The Yunzii AL98 lists both QMK and VIA support. The F99 Pro vendor description mentions AULA Driver for remapping keys, adjusting RGB effects, and creating macros.
The AL98 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate and N-key rollover, and its vendor description specifies anti-ghosting. The F99 Pro listing does not give a polling rate or N-key rollover feature.
The AULA F99 Pro is listed at 1023 g, while the Yunzii AL98 is listed at 2175 g. The F99 Pro is the lighter option based on those specifications.
Both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. The AL98 vendor description says its PCB supports 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches.
The Yunzii AL98 has an aluminum case, and its vendor describes it as CNC aluminum. The AULA F99 Pro is listed with an ABS case.
Both keyboards are listed with an 8000mAh battery. Both also list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity.
Both keyboards have south-facing LEDs, and their compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark. Some sculpted keycaps may also clip the LEDs.
Both are compact full-size layouts with a numpad, but their compatibility notes say they do not have the gaps of a traditional full-size board. The F99 Pro is listed as 96% and the AL98 as 98%.
The F99 Pro vendor describes five layers, including sandwich foam, an IXPE switch pad, PET sound-improving film, bottom foam, and a silicone case pad. The AL98 listing describes a multi-layer gasket mount and sound-dampening design without naming those layers.
Both are listed as using linear switches. The AL98 vendor names YUNZII Milk V2 and Cocoa Cream V2 linear switch options, while the F99 Pro vendor lists StarArrow and Nimbus Switch V3 options.
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