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Chilkey ND104 vs LUMINKEY Luminkey98Full-Size vs Modular Numpad

Choose the Chilkey ND104 for its extensive features and sound-dampened typing experience, or the LUMINKEY Luminkey98 for its unique modular numpad layout.

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Chilkey ND104

Full-Size

Build quality in the top 5% of 100% boards under $200.

If you want

  • Extensive feature set including an LCD screen with calculator/clock modes and a hot-swappable control knob.
  • Superior 8000mAh battery capacity for longer wireless use.
  • Advanced modding platform with gasket mount, five-layer sound dampening, and a flex-cut FR4 plate.
$174 at MK

Get the

LUMINKEY Luminkey98

Modular Numpad

Build quality in the bottom 45% of 98% boards under $200.

If you want

  • Unique modular design allows the numpad to be moved to either side for a southpaw or standard layout.
  • More compact 98% layout saves desk space compared to a full-size board.
  • Offers layout flexibility for ISO/ANSI, Caps Lock, and spacebar sizes within the same kit.

Rules this board out

  • Missing ISO-UK. The other board is sold in those layouts.
  • Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
$199 at MK

Bottom line

For most users seeking a premium, full-featured keyboard, the Chilkey ND104 is the recommended choice. Its combination of a screen, knob, massive battery, and top-tier modding features is compelling. Only choose the LUMINKEY Luminkey98 if your priority is a slightly more compact form factor with the unique, game-changing ability to physically relocate the numpad to suit your ergonomic needs.

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.

Chilkey ND104

LUMINKEY Luminkey98

  • Layout size

    100%

    98%

  • Battery

    8,000 mAh

    4,400 mAh

    A larger battery means fewer cables during the day

  • Ergonomics

    Standard

    Southpaw

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    Aluminum, Plastic

  • Switch options

    Clicky, Linear, Silent

    Linear

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Chilkey ND104
  • LUMINKEY Luminkey98
Performance
79
41
Build quality
89
61
Productivity
94
77
Customizability
90
70
Portability
65
57

What they share

  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
  • Keycaps: PBT
See every spec side by side

Best for

What will you mostly use it for?

The Chilkey ND104 is the more versatile choice, winning in gaming, office, programming, modding, and content creation due to its extensive feature set, programmability, and acoustic design. Its primary trade-off is its larger, full-size footprint. The LUMINKEY Luminkey98 wins for travel due to its slightly more compact 98% form factor and defined weight, and its unique selling point is the movable numpad for ergonomic layout customization.

For gaming

Pick the Chilkey ND104

  • The Chilkey ND104 offers a 1000 Hz polling rate in both wired and 2.4 GHz modes, matching the Luminkey98's spec.
  • It includes N-key rollover (NKRO) for simultaneous key presses, which is listed in its vendor description.
  • The full-size layout provides dedicated macro keys and a numpad for keybinding.
$174 at MK

Full specs

Chilkey ND104 vs LUMINKEY Luminkey98 specs

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

16 of 25 specs differ

Chilkey ND104

LUMINKEY Luminkey98

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Silent
Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount, PCB Mount, Plate Mount
Top Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

100%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI, ISO, ISO-UK
ANSI, ISO

Ergonomics

Standard
Southpaw

Knob

Yes
No

Display

Yes
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

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

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

Battery

8,000 mAhBetter
4,400 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum, Plastic

Plate material

FR4
Aluminum, Plastic, Polycarbonate

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

—
2,600 g

Dimensions

34 x 438 x 140 mm
20 x 136 x 400 mm

Typing angle

—
7°

Backlight

RGB
None

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2024

For EU buyers

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

LUMINKEY Luminkey98

Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.

Where to buy

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Chilkey ND1044 stores
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FAQ

Chilkey ND104 vs LUMINKEY Luminkey98: your questions

The Chilkey ND104 has a significantly larger battery capacity at 8000mAh, which consists of two 4000mAh batteries. The LUMINKEY Luminkey98 has a 4400mAh battery. This suggests the ND104 will last longer between charges, though actual runtime depends on usage and lighting.

Yes. The Luminkey98's key feature is its movable numpad. The manufacturer states you can transform it into a southpaw keyboard by moving the numpad module to the left side of the alpha keys. The solid aluminum bottom case is designed to accommodate this change.

Yes. The Chilkey ND104's specifications list support for silent switch types. Furthermore, vendor listings show specific pre-built configurations with WS Silent switches, confirming compatibility for quieter typing.

The Chilkey ND104 is built with sound and feel customization in mind. It uses a gasket mount design and includes five layers of foam (plate, switch, PET, case) for dampening. The LUMINKEY Luminkey98 uses a top mount design with a polycarbonate plate, which typically provides a firmer, more direct typing feel.

Yes, both the Chilkey ND104 and the LUMINKEY Luminkey98 have hot-swappable PCBs. This allows you to change mechanical switches without soldering, using compatible MX-style switches.

Yes, but they use different software. The Chilkey ND104 is programmable with VIA and QMK, which are popular open-source tools. The LUMINKEY Luminkey98 uses the proprietary LUMINKEY APP for programming, according to its product description.

Only the Chilkey ND104 includes a control knob. Its vendor description specifies the hot-swappable knob controls volume, media, and the integrated screen.

Yes. Both product listings explicitly state Mac and Windows compatibility in their specifications and extra features.

Both keyboards advertise a 1000 Hz polling rate. The Chilkey ND104 vendor page specifies this rate for both wired and 2.4 GHz wireless modes. The LUMINKEY Luminkey98 listing also states a 1000Hz polling rate in wired and 2.4GHz mode.

The Chilkey ND104 includes Double Shot PBT keycaps for most colorways, with a MetaPBT set for its Shadow Black version. The LUMINKEY Luminkey98 comes with Dye Sublimated PBT keycaps in brown, beige, and grey colors.

The Chilkey ND104 has a hidden storage slot for its 2.4 GHz receiver on the underside of the case. The LUMINKEY Luminkey98 product description does not mention a dedicated receiver storage slot.

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