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Coolkiller CK98 vs Qwertykeys QK65 Mk3

Get the Coolkiller CK98 for the 3,750 mAh battery. Get the Qwertykeys QK65 Mk3 for knob.

Qwertykeys QK65 Mk3 CNC Aluminum Barebones DIY Keyboard Kit

Knob

Qwertykeys QK65 Mk3

4.4 · 7 reviews

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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.

Coolkiller CK98

Qwertykeys QK65 Mk3

  • Layout size

    98%

    65%

  • Battery

    3,750 mAh

    3,100 mAh

  • Case material

    Aluminum, Plastic

    Aluminum

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • Display

    TFT

    LED

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Coolkiller CK98
  • Qwertykeys QK65 Mk3
Performance
65
64
Build quality
65
69
Productivity
87
80
Customizability
73
72
Portability
56
89

What they share

  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
  • Sound dampening
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From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

Coolkiller CK98

No owner reviews collected yet.

Qwertykeys QK65 Mk3

4.4

7 owner reviews

Praise
“The board is really nice quality and visually stunning. I’m a huge fan of retro gaming so this felt like I necessary purchase. It feels nice to type on at the angle and height. This may become my daily driver for the home office.”
Jasinda P.Verified buyer· via Divinikey
Critique
“I was really looking forward to the Qwertykeys QK65 Mk3 Prebuilt, but right out of the box, the left control key was completely unresponsive. After doing some of my own troubleshooting, I pulled the switch and found that one of the pins was bent a full 90…”
Jiaqi T.Verified buyer· via Divinikey

Full specs

Coolkiller CK98 vs Qwertykeys QK65 Mk3 specs

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

9 of 23 specs differ

Coolkiller CK98

Qwertykeys QK65 Mk3

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Silent, Tactile
—

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

98%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

TFT
LED

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Battery

3,750 mAhBetter
3,100 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum, Plastic
Aluminum

Plate material

—
Plastic

Keycaps

ABS, PBT, PC
—

Weight

1,300 g
—

Dimensions

45 x 390 x 144 mm
—

Typing angle

—
7°

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

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

    Check price
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  • WhatGeekCN

    Out of stock
    $194Visit
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $245Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$245Visit

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