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Main differences	Released in 2023 Has Linear switch options Includes screw-in stabilizers Has built-in sound dampening Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery Weighs about 980 g Sized at 31 x 151 x 393 mm Made with a PBT case	Released in 2026 Has Linear, Tactile switch options Connects via USB-C Supports VIA configuration Features N-key rollover Uses a Plate Mount mounting style Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 4200 mAh battery Made with a Aluminum, ABS case
Score	Scores Performance: 49.8 Build Quality: 59.9 Productivity: 69.3 Customizability: 62 Portability: 49.6	Scores Performance: 77.9 Build Quality: 68.5 Productivity: 58.8 Customizability: 68.6 Portability: 52.3
Name	Name Dareu A98 Master	Name Ducky Cushion 98
Release year	Release year 2023	Release year 2026
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear	Switch Options Linear, Tactile
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 98%	Layout Size 98%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 4000 mAh	Battery capacity 4200 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style Plate Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, South-face	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material PBT	Case Material Aluminum, ABS
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 31 x 151 x 393 mm	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight 980g	Weight -