Chilkey ND104 vs Feker Alice98: Aluminum Full-Size vs Ergonomic Alice

Compare Chilkey ND104 vs Feker Alice98 Differences Side by Side

This comparison is for buyers deciding between a high-end, fully-featured traditional keyboard and a more affordable, uniquely shaped ergonomic option. The decision hinges on whether you prioritize premium materials, a full numpad, and extensive modularity, or a specific ergonomic layout and lower cost. Both offer gasket mounting and hot-swappable switches, making the core choice one of form factor, build quality, and budget.

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Rating	5.0 stars (14 reviews)	0.0 stars (0 reviews)
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Main differences	Released in 2025 Has Clicky, Silent, Linear switch options Available in a 100% layout Built with the ANSI, ISO, ISO-UK layout standard Offers Normal ergonomics Includes a Yes, LCD display Supports QMK firmware Uses a Plate Mount mounting style Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Sized at 34 x 438 x 140 mm Made with a Aluminum case Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting	Released in 2023 Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options Available in a 98% layout Built with the ANSI layout standard Offers Alice ergonomics Includes a Yes display Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Weighs about 1799 g Sized at 43 x 156 mm Made with a ABS, Plastic case Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 81.9 Build Quality: 92 Productivity: 96.8 Customizability: 99.4 Portability: 64.7	Scores Performance: 68.1 Build Quality: 75.1 Productivity: 96.8 Customizability: 91.3 Portability: 64.7
Name	Name Chilkey ND104	Name Feker Alice98
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2023
Switch Options	Switch Options Clicky, Silent, Linear	Switch Options Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 100%	Layout Size 98%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO, ISO-UK	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Alice
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support LCD	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 8000 mAh	Battery capacity 8000 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Plate Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material ABS, Plastic
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 34 x 438 x 140 mm	Dimensions 43 x 156 mm
Weight	Weight -	Weight 1799g

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Chilkey ND104 CNC Aluminum Hotswap Wireless RGB Keyboard

FEKER Alice98 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard With LED Screen

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5.0 stars (14 reviews)

0.0 stars (0 reviews)

Released in 2025
Has Clicky, Silent, Linear switch options
Available in a 100% layout
Built with the ANSI, ISO, ISO-UK layout standard
Offers Normal ergonomics
Includes a Yes, LCD display
Supports QMK firmware
Uses a Plate Mount mounting style
Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
Sized at 34 x 438 x 140 mm
Made with a Aluminum case
Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting

Released in 2023
Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options
Available in a 98% layout
Built with the ANSI layout standard
Offers Alice ergonomics
Includes a Yes display
Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
Weighs about 1799 g
Sized at 43 x 156 mm
Made with a ABS, Plastic case
Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting

Scores

Performance: 81.9
Build Quality: 92
Productivity: 96.8
Customizability: 99.4
Portability: 64.7

Scores

Performance: 68.1
Build Quality: 75.1
Productivity: 96.8
Customizability: 91.3
Portability: 64.7

Name

Chilkey ND104

Name

Feker Alice98

Release year

2025

Release year

2023

Switch Options

Clicky, Silent, Linear

Switch Options

Tactile, Linear, Clicky

Profile

Normal Profile

Profile

Normal Profile

Hot Swappable

Layout Size

100%

Layout Size

98%

Layout Standard

ANSI, ISO, ISO-UK

Layout Standard

ANSI

Layout Ergonomics

Normal

Layout Ergonomics

Alice

Knob Support

Display Support

LCD

Display Support

Mac/Win Support

Multi-Media Keys

USB-C

USB passthrough

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless

Polling Rate

1000 Hz

Polling Rate

Battery capacity

8000 mAh

Battery capacity

8000 mAh

Hall Effect Support

QMK Support

VIA Support

VIAL Support

N-Key Rollover

Rapid Trigger

Mount Style

Plate Mount

Mount Style

Gasket Mount

Screw in Stabilizers

Sound Dampening

Backlight

Rgb

Backlight

Rgb, South-face

Case Colors

Case Material

Aluminum

Case Material

ABS, Plastic

Keycaps Material

PBT

Keycaps Material

PBT

Dimensions

34 x 438 x 140 mm

Dimensions

43 x 156 mm

Weight

1799g

Pros and Trade-offs

Your budget and preferred typing posture are the primary deciders. Invest in the Chilkey ND104 for a top-tier, full-featured keyboard with premium materials, a screen, and extensive modding potential. Choose the Feker Alice98 if you want to try an ergonomic Alice layout at a lower cost, accepting a plastic build and fewer high-end features. Prioritize the ND104 for a traditional workspace; opt for the Alice98 for a space-conscious, ergonomic experiment.

Chilkey ND104

+CNC machined 6063 aluminum case for a premium, solid feel.
+Extensive sound dampening with five layers including plate foam, switch foam, PET pads, and case foam.
+Highly modular with a reconfigurable top module and a removable navigation cluster that becomes a storage tray.
+Tri-mode connectivity (wired, Bluetooth 5.4, 2.4 GHz) with a 1000 Hz polling rate in wired/2.4G modes.
+Built-in LCD screen with multiple functions like a calculator, clock, and custom backgrounds.

−Full-size layout is large and less portable.
−Higher price point compared to the Alice98.
−A user review cited software limitations, including a lack of multi-zone RGB control.

Feker Alice98

+Unique Alice split layout designed for ergonomic typing comfort.
+More affordable price point.
+Includes multiple sound-absorbing layers like Poron sandwich cotton padding.
+Comes with a dust cover and a spring-coiled stock cable.
+South-facing RGB LEDs prevent interference with Cherry-profile keycaps.

−Case is constructed from ABS/plastic, not aluminum.
−Lacks a specified polling rate in its product listing.
−No user reviews are available in the aggregated metadata, making real-world feedback scarce.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The Chilkey ND104 is the clear choice for gaming, office work, and content creation due to its performance specs, full layout, and media controls. It also leads in modding potential with its premium materials and intricate foam layers. The Feker Alice98 wins for travel due to its smaller size and included dust cover. For programming, the choice is a tie, splitting between the ND104's key count and the Alice98's ergonomic design.

GamingChilkey ND104

•The Chilkey ND104 has a confirmed 1000 Hz polling rate in wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
•Its full-size layout includes a dedicated numpad for macros or gaming keybinds.
•The aluminum case may provide a more stable, resonant-free platform.

OfficeChilkey ND104

•The ND104's full-size layout with numpad is standard for data entry.
•It can connect to up to three devices wirelessly via Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz.
•The built-in screen can function as a calculator or clock for productivity.

ProgrammingTie

•The ND104 offers a full 106-key layout including an F13 key.
•The Alice98's split layout may reduce strain during long coding sessions.
•Both keyboards support VIA for key remapping and macros.

TravelFeker Alice98

•The Feker Alice98 has a more compact 98% form factor, saving desk space.
•It is listed as a wired keyboard, eliminating the need to manage a wireless dongle while traveling.
•Its included dust cover aids in protection during transport.

ModdingChilkey ND104

•The Chilkey ND104 features a CNC aluminum case and an FR4 plate.
•It has five specified layers of sound dampening foam (plate, switch, PET pads, case).
•Its modular top panel can be reconfigured to hold a screen, keys, or a storage tray.

Content CreationChilkey ND104

•The ND104's hot-swappable knob controls volume and media, useful for editing.
•The full layout provides ample keys for shortcuts without layers.
•The programmable screen could display relevant information or custom graphics.

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Compare Chilkey ND104 vs Feker Alice98 Differences Side by Side

Pros and Trade-offs

Chilkey ND104

Feker Alice98

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which keyboard has better build quality, the Chilkey ND104 or Feker Alice98?

Is the Feker Alice98 wireless like the Chilkey ND104?

Can I use ISO layout keycaps on either keyboard?

Do both keyboards support QMK or VIA firmware?

Which keyboard is better for someone with wrist pain?

What is the polling rate of the Feker Alice98?

Does the Chilkey ND104 come with a carrying case?

Are the keycaps on both keyboards PBT?

Which keyboard has a longer battery life?

Can I remove the screen from the Chilkey ND104?

Is the Feker Alice98 hot-swappable?

What type of stabilizers do these keyboards use?

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