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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 25, 2026

KEEBD Contra vs Darmoshark TOP98

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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.

KEEBD Contra

Darmoshark TOP98

  • Layout size

    40%

    98%

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Switch options

    Tactile

    Linear, Tactile

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • Display

    None

    TFT

    A case display rather than a typing feature

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • KEEBD Contra
  • Darmoshark TOP98
Performance
55
62
Build quality
41
47
Productivity
48
62
Customizability
53
74
Portability
60
50
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Full specs

KEEBD Contra vs Darmoshark TOP98 specs

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

10 of 20 specs differ

KEEBD Contra

Darmoshark TOP98

Typing & switches

Switch options

Tactile
Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

—
Top Mount

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

40%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
TFT

Connectivity & battery

Connection

—
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Battery

—
4,000 mAh

Build & materials

Case material

Acrylic, Plastic
—

Plate material

FR4
—

Keycaps

—
PBT

Weight

—
1,262 g

Dimensions

—
40 x 392 x 143 mm

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2021
2024

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