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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Azio Cascade 98 vs Epomaker RT98

Get the Epomaker RT98 for the 8,000 mAh battery.

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.

Azio Cascade 98

Epomaker RT98

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

  • Battery

    4,000 mAh

    8,000 mAh

  • Ergonomics

    Standard

    Southpaw

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    ABS

  • Switch options

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

    Linear, Silent

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Azio Cascade 98
  • Epomaker RT98
Performance
76
77
Build quality
69
72
Productivity
87
84
Customizability
72
78
Portability
58
65

What they share

  • Layout size: 98%
  • Hot-swappable
  • Sound dampening
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From real owners

What owners say

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

Azio Cascade 98

No owner reviews collected yet.

Epomaker RT98

4.6

22 owner reviews

Praise
“High quality parts, seamless web application for the mini TV, just perfection in the form of a keyboard. Epomaker consistently exceeds my expectations every time.”
Jeannine D.Verified buyer· via Epomaker

Full specs

Azio Cascade 98 vs Epomaker RT98 specs

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

13 of 22 specs differ

Azio Cascade 98

Epomaker RT98

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Linear, Silent

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

98%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Southpaw

Display

None
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Battery

4,000 mAh
8,000 mAhBetter

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
ABS

Plate material

Aluminum
—

Keycaps

ABS
PBT

Weight

1,111 g
1,200 g

Dimensions

42 x 146 x 414 mm
45 x 390 x 150 mm

Backlight

RGB
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2026

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$129Visit
  • AzioUS

    Out of stock
    $129Visit
  • EpomakerUS

    In stock
    $119Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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    Visit

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