Not sure which keyboard to choose? Try the Keyboard Finder now!

Head to head · Prices checked Oct 25, 2026

KEEBD Contra vs MCHOSE G98 V3

Get the KEEBD Contra for screw-in stabilizers. Get the MCHOSE G98 V3 for hot-swappable and knob.

KeebFinder may earn a commission when you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you.

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

MCHOSE G98 V3

  • Layout size

    40%

    98%

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • Screw-in stabilizers

    Yes

    No

    Easier to tune than the plate-mount stabs you get prebuilt

  • Released

    2021

    2026

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • KEEBD Contra
  • MCHOSE G98 V3
Performance
55
40
Build quality
41
41
Productivity
48
51
Customizability
53
48
Portability
60
42
See every spec side by side

Full specs

KEEBD Contra vs MCHOSE G98 V3 specs

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

5 of 12 specs differ

KEEBD Contra

MCHOSE G98 V3

Typing & switches

Switch options

Tactile
—

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

40%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI
—

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Build & materials

Case material

Acrylic, Plastic
—

Plate material

FR4
—

Backlight

None
None

Extras

Released

2021
2026

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Prices in USD are converted to your currency and can change at any time. KeebFinder may earn a commission when you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you.

KEEBD Contra2 stores

Still torn?

Answer a few quick questions and the keyboard finder ranks 2,000+ boards by how you will actually use yours.