Chilkey ND104 vs Yunzii B98 PROAluminum vs Plastic Build
Choose the Chilkey ND104 for a premium aluminum build and full-size layout, or the Yunzii B98 PRO for a more affordable, compact plastic option.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Chilkey ND104
Aluminum
Build quality in the top 5% of 100% boards under $200.
- CNC machined 6063 aluminum case with a ball catch and magnetic connector design.
- Modular design with a reconfigurable numpad module and removable navigation cluster/storage tray.
- Five-layer sound dampening including plate foam, switch foam, PET acoustic pads, and case foam.
- Missing ISO-DE, ISO-FR. The other board is sold in those layouts.
Get the
Yunzii B98 PRO
Plastic Build
Build quality in the top 20% of 96% boards under $100.
- More affordable price point.
- Compact 96% layout retains a numpad in a smaller footprint.
- Includes two knob designs (a 3D cat knob and a round metal knob) for customization.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- 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.
Your budget and need for a numpad are the primary deciding factors. Invest in the Chilkey ND104 for a premium, modular, full-size aluminum keyboard with extensive sound dampening and a screen. Choose the Yunzii B98 PRO for a capable, compact, and more affordable plastic keyboard that includes fun aesthetic extras like a cat-shaped knob. Both deliver core features like hot-swap, wireless connectivity, and programmability.
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
Yunzii B98 PRO
Layout size
100%
96%
Case material
Aluminum
Metal, Plastic
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Silent
Linear
Mount style
Gasket Mount, PCB Mount, Plate Mount
Gasket Mount
Display
Yes
OLED, LED
A case display rather than a typing feature
- Chilkey ND104
- Yunzii B98 PRO
- Performance
- 7984
- Build quality
- 8981
- Productivity
- 9493
- Customizability
- 9094
- Portability
- 6563
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 8,000 mAh
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Knob
- VIA
What will you mostly use it for?
The Chilkey ND104 is the stronger choice for office work, programming, and content creation due to its full-size layout, modular features, and integrated screen. The Yunzii B98 PRO wins for travel thanks to its more compact 96% form factor. For gaming and general modding potential, both keyboards are closely matched, with the ND104 having an edge in build materials and acoustic treatment options.
It's a tie
- Both have a 1000 Hz polling rate for responsive input.
- Both feature N-key rollover for simultaneous key presses.
- Both offer tri-mode connectivity with 2.4 GHz for low-latency wireless.
Chilkey ND104 vs Yunzii B98 PRO specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 26 specs differ
Chilkey ND104
Yunzii B98 PRO
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
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
Yunzii B98 PRO
Yunzii
ISO-DE, ISO-FR
In stockShips to you
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Chilkey ND104 vs Yunzii B98 PRO: your questions
The Chilkey ND104 features a CNC machined 6063 aluminum case. The Yunzii B98 PRO has a plastic case.
Yes, both the Chilkey ND104 and Yunzii B98 PRO feature hot-swappable sockets. The Yunzii listing specifies compatibility with both 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
Yes. The Chilkey ND104's PCB supports ANSI, ISO, and ISO-UK layouts. The vendor notes that an additional ISO plate is needed to use the ISO layout.
Both keyboards are equipped with an 8000mAh battery. The Chilkey ND104 uses two 4000mAh batteries, while the Yunzii B98 PRO has a single 8000mAh cell, both promising extended use.
The Yunzii B98 PRO is better for small desks due to its compact 96% layout. It measures 414 x 142 mm, while the full-size Chilkey ND104 measures 438 x 140 mm.
Yes, both the Chilkey ND104 and Yunzii B98 PRO are programmable using the open-source QMK and VIA firmware for key remapping and macro creation.
The Chilkey ND104 has a built-in LCD screen. According to the vendor, it has three modes: calculator, clock, and dynamic backgrounds.
Yes. The Yunzii product description states the B98 PRO includes two unique knobs (a 3D cat knob and a round metal knob) and comes with extra keycaps.
The Chilkey ND104 specifically lists five layers of precision sound dampening, including plate foam, switch foam, PET acoustic pads, and case foam. The Yunzii B98 PRO mentions a five-layer filling structure for noise dampening but does not detail the materials.
The Chilkey ND104 uses plate mount stabilizers according to its vendor description. The type of stabilizers on the Yunzii B98 PRO is not specified in the provided information.
The Yunzii B98 PRO specifically lists south-facing RGB LEDs in its specifications. The Chilkey ND104 has RGB backlighting and underglow, but the LED orientation is not specified.
The Chilkey ND104 vendor description states it can connect to up to 3 devices wirelessly via Bluetooth and 2.4GHz. The Yunzii B98 PRO description mentions seamless switching across up to 5 devices.
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