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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Coolkiller CK98 vs HP Class 1800 Southpaw

Get the Coolkiller CK98 for hot-swappable.

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.

Coolkiller CK98

HP Class 1800 Southpaw

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

  • Ergonomics

    Standard

    Southpaw

  • Case material

    Aluminum, Plastic

    Aluminum

  • Mount style

    Gasket Mount

    Top Mount

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Coolkiller CK98
  • HP Class 1800 Southpaw
Performance
65
48
Build quality
65
66
Productivity
87
49
Customizability
73
59
Portability
56
40
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Full specs

Coolkiller CK98 vs HP Class 1800 Southpaw specs

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

15 of 22 specs differ

Coolkiller CK98

HP Class 1800 Southpaw

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Silent, Tactile
—

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Top Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

98%
—

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Southpaw

Display

TFT
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired

Battery

3,750 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum, Plastic
Aluminum

Keycaps

ABS, PBT, PC
—

Weight

1,300 g
4,200 g

Dimensions

45 x 390 x 144 mm
—

Typing angle

—
7°

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
None

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2022
2025

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $235Visit
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  • WhatGeekCN

    Out of stock
    $194Visit
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    ~$350Visit
  • MMkeyboardUS

    Out of stock
    $350Visit

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