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CoolKiller CK98 3-Mode Transparent Mechanical Keyboard
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  • Released in 2022
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Silent switch options
  • Available in a 98% layout
  • Includes a Yes, TFT display
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Equipped with a 3750 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1300 g
  • Sized at 45 x 390 x 144 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum, Plastic case
  • Features PBT, PC, ABS keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2026
  • Available in a 95% layout
  • Includes a Yes, LCD display
  • Supports VIAL configuration
  • Uses a Top Mount mounting style
  • Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity
  • Weighs about 3000 g
  • Made with a Aluminum case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 65.7
  • Build Quality: 65.9
  • Productivity: 87
  • Customizability: 73.8
  • Portability: 56.5
Scores
  • Performance: 70.5
  • Build Quality: 70.5
  • Productivity: 73.8
  • Customizability: 72.9
  • Portability: 44.3
Name
Coolkiller CK98
Name
PBTfans Athena 1800 X Ray R3
Release year
2022
Release year
2026
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Silent
Switch Options
-
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
98%
Layout Size
95%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
TFT
Display Support
 
LCD
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate
-
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
3750 mAh
Battery capacity
-
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Top Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum, Plastic
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT, PC, ABS
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
45 x 390 x 144 mm
Dimensions
-
Weight
1300g
Weight
3000g
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