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Dagk Alloy40 V2 vs MCHOSE G98 V3

Get the Dagk Alloy40 V2 for mac & windows. Get the MCHOSE G98 V3 for knob.

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.

Dagk Alloy40 V2

MCHOSE G98 V3

  • Layout size

    40%

    98%

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • Backlight

    RGB, south-facing

    None

  • Mac & Windows

    Yes

    No

  • Released

    2024

    2026

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Dagk Alloy40 V2
  • MCHOSE G98 V3
Performance
58
40
Build quality
71
40
Productivity
60
51
Customizability
76
48
Portability
90
42

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

Dagk Alloy40 V2 vs MCHOSE G98 V3 specs

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

6 of 16 specs differ

Dagk Alloy40 V2

MCHOSE G98 V3

Typing & switches

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
—

Layout

Layout size

40%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI
—

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
—

Battery

3,000 mAh
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
—

Weight

930 g
—

Dimensions

22 x 100 x 289 mm
—

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
None

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2026

Where to buy

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

  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$106Visit
  • WhatGeekCN

    Out of stock
    $106Visit
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $79Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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    ~$79Visit

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