Chilkey ND104 vs Coolkiller CK98Full-Size or 98%
Choose the ND104 for ISO support, VIA and a full-size layout, or the CK98 if you want a more compact 98% keyboard.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Chilkey ND104
Battery
Build quality in the top 5% of 100% boards under $200.
- Full-size layout with 106 keys, including an F13 key and numpad control key.
- Supports ANSI and ISO layouts, with an additional ISO plate required for ISO use.
- VIA support and a Chilkey web driver for keyboard configuration.
Get the
Coolkiller CK98
Build quality in the top 45% of 98% boards under $300.
- Compact 98% layout retains a numpad.
- Three connection modes: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz and wired USB-C.
- Hot-swappable PCB, gasket mounting and screw-in stabilizers.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Choose the Chilkey ND104 if you need ISO support, VIA configuration, a true full-size layout or its extra screen and knob controls. Choose the Coolkiller CK98 if a compact 98% layout matters more and ANSI is suitable for you. Before buying the CK98, check that its south-facing LEDs work with your keycap profile and that you do not need an ISO layout.
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.
Chilkey ND104
Coolkiller CK98
Layout size
100%
98%
Battery
8,000 mAh
3,750 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
Aluminum
Aluminum, Plastic
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Silent
Linear, Silent, Tactile
Mount style
Gasket Mount, PCB Mount, Plate Mount
Gasket Mount
- Chilkey ND104
- Coolkiller CK98
- Performance
- 7965
- Build quality
- 8965
- Productivity
- 9487
- Customizability
- 9073
- Portability
- 6556
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The ND104 takes the lead for gaming, office work, programming, modding and content creation, mainly through its polling-rate listing, layout support and additional controls. The CK98 is the travel-oriented pick here because its 98% layout is more compact than a full-size board. Both offer three connection modes, hot-swappable switches and a screen, so those shared features do not decide the comparison.
Pick the Chilkey ND104
- The ND104 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate in wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
- Both keyboards support 2.4 GHz and wired connections, and both have N-key rollover.
Chilkey ND104 vs Coolkiller CK98 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 24 specs differ
Chilkey ND104
Coolkiller CK98
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Chilkey ND104
Input Gear
ISO-UK
Out of stockShips to you
Coolkiller CK98
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Chilkey ND104 vs Coolkiller CK98: your questions
The ND104 is a full-size keyboard with 106 keys and support for ANSI and ISO layouts. The CK98 uses a compact 98% ANSI layout that keeps the numpad but removes the gaps of a full-size board.
Yes, its PCB supports ANSI and ISO layouts. The vendor says an additional ISO plate is needed for ISO use.
No, the CK98 is listed as ANSI, and its compatibility rules specify that ISO variants are not offered. This includes UK and ISO-DE layouts.
The Chilkey ND104 lists VIA support, and its vendor also describes configuration through VIA or the Chilkey web driver. VIA support is not listed for the Coolkiller CK98.
Yes, both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. The CK98 vendor specifies support for 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
The ND104 is listed as full-size and has 106 keys. The CK98 is a 98% compact full-size layout, retaining the numpad without the gaps of a full-size board.
Both support Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless, as well as wired USB-C connectivity. The ND104 vendor says it can connect to up to three devices wirelessly.
The ND104 lists an 8000mAh battery, described by its vendor as two 4000mAh batteries. The CK98 lists a 3750mAh battery.
The CK98 has south-facing LEDs, and its compatibility rules warn that shine-through legends stay dark. Some sculpted keycaps may also clip the LEDs.
The vendor describes calculator, clock and dynamic-background modes, along with connection mode and lock-status information. It also says users can upload custom images and GIFs through the web driver.
Both are hot-swappable, so both allow switch replacement. The ND104 adds VIA support, a reconfigurable module above the numpad and a knob that controls volume, media and the screen.
The vendor lists a keyboard, switch and keycap puller, aviation-plug spring cable, 2.4G receiver, dust cover and user manual. It also lists an aluminum-frame keyboard case in the package contents.
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