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Compare Chilkey ND104 vs LUMINKEY Luminkey98 Differences Side by Side

This comparison is for users deciding between two high-feature, wireless aluminum keyboards. The choice is difficult because both offer hot-swap PCBs, multi-device wireless, and premium materials. The Chilkey ND104 is a full-size layout packed with extras like an LCD screen and extensive sound dampening. The LUMINKEY Luminkey98 is a 98% board with a unique, physically movable numpad for layout flexibility.

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Chilkey ND104 CNC Aluminum Hotswap Wireless RGB Keyboard
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LUMINKEY Luminkey98 Wireless Keyboard

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  • 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
  • Comes with a knob
  • Includes a Yes, LCD display
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Uses a Plate Mount mounting style
  • Equipped with a 8000 mAh battery
  • Sized at 34 x 438 x 140 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
  • Released in 2024
  • Has Linear switch options
  • Available in a 98% layout
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO layout standard
  • Offers Southpaw ergonomics
  • Includes a No display
  • Uses a Top Mount mounting style
  • Equipped with a 4400 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 2600 g
  • Sized at 20 x 136 x 400 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum, Plastic case
  • Offers No RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 82
  • Build Quality: 92
  • Productivity: 96.8
  • Customizability: 99.4
  • Portability: 64.8
Scores
  • Performance: 40.9
  • Build Quality: 61.9
  • Productivity: 77.2
  • Customizability: 70.9
  • Portability: 57.5
Name
Chilkey ND104
Name
LUMINKEY Luminkey98
Release year
2025
Release year
2024
Switch Options
Clicky, Silent, Linear
Switch Options
Linear
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
100%
Layout Size
98%
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-UK
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Southpaw
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
LCD
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
8000 mAh
Battery capacity
4400 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Plate Mount
Mount Style
Top Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb
Backlight
 
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Aluminum, Plastic
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
34 x 438 x 140 mm
Dimensions
20 x 136 x 400 mm
Weight
-
Weight
2600g
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Pros and Trade-offs

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.

Chilkey ND104

  • +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.
  • +High programmability with support for both VIA and QMK firmware.
  • +Modular design with reconfigurable top modules and a removable storage tray.
  • −Full-size layout is large and less portable.
  • −Complex software, with user reviews citing limitations in RGB control and screen customization.
  • −Higher price range based on listed vendor prices.

LUMINKEY Luminkey98

  • +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.
  • −Smaller 4400mAh battery capacity.
  • −Lacks RGB lighting and a screen, according to its specifications.
  • −Uses a proprietary LUMINKEY app for programming instead of open-source VIA/QMK.
  • −Currently shows no vendors in stock, which may affect availability.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

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.

GamingChilkey 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.
OfficeChilkey ND104
  • •The Chilkey ND104's built-in screen offers a calculator mode, useful for quick calculations.
  • •Its larger 8000mAh battery capacity may require less frequent charging than the Luminkey98's 4400mAh battery.
  • •It supports connecting up to three devices wirelessly for easy switching between workstations.
ProgrammingChilkey ND104
  • •The Chilkey ND104's full 104-key layout includes a dedicated numpad and an F13 key.
  • •It offers VIA and QMK support for deep, open-source key remapping and macro programming.
  • •The PCB supports both ANSI and ISO layouts for regional preference flexibility.
TravelLUMINKEY Luminkey98
  • •The LUMINKEY Luminkey98 has a more compact 98% layout, saving desk space.
  • •It is listed as weighing 2600g, which is a specific weight provided for portability consideration.
  • •Its 7-degree typing angle is a defined ergonomic spec.
ModdingChilkey ND104
  • •The Chilkey ND104 features a gasket mount design and a flex-cut FR4 plate for a customizable typing feel.
  • •It includes five layers of sound dampening foam (plate, switch, PET, case) for acoustic tuning.
  • •It supports screw-in stabilizers and has a hot-swappable, multi-layout PCB.
  • •The module above the numpad can be reconfigured for a screen, knob, or extra keys.
Content CreationChilkey ND104
  • •The Chilkey ND104 includes a hot-swappable knob for controlling volume and media playback.
  • •Its RGB backlighting with underglow can be customized for aesthetic setups.
  • •The removable navigation cluster can be replaced with a storage tray for small accessories like USB drives.

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