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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Coolkiller CK98 vs Mechboards Hyper7 R4

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

Mechboards Hyper7 R4

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

  • Case material

    Aluminum, Plastic

    Steel

  • Switch options

    Linear, Silent, Tactile

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

  • Mount style

    Gasket Mount

    PCB Mount

  • Display

    TFT

    None

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Coolkiller CK98
  • Mechboards Hyper7 R4
Performance
65
72
Build quality
65
66
Productivity
87
74
Customizability
73
67
Portability
56
48

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

Coolkiller CK98 vs Mechboards Hyper7 R4 specs

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

12 of 21 specs differ

Coolkiller CK98

Mechboards Hyper7 R4

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Silent, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
PCB Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

98%
—

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

TFT
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired

Battery

3,750 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum, Plastic
Steel

Keycaps

ABS, PBT, PC
ABS, PBT

Weight

1,300 g
5,150 g

Dimensions

45 x 390 x 144 mm
20 x 220 x 596 mm

Typing angle

—
5°

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
None

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

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
  • AmazonGlobal

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  • WhatGeekCN

    Out of stock
    $194Visit
  • MechboardsUK

    In stock
    $425Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$425Visit

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