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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Dareu A98 Master vs Qwertykeys Neo98

Get the Qwertykeys Neo98 for the 8,000 mAh battery and qmk.

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.

Dareu A98 Master

Qwertykeys Neo98

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    2.4 GHz, Wired, Bluetooth

  • Battery

    4,000 mAh

    8,000 mAh

  • Case material

    PBT

    Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel

  • Weight

    980 g

    1,798 g

  • QMK

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Dareu A98 Master
  • Qwertykeys Neo98
Performance
50
53
Build quality
59
94
Productivity
69
89
Customizability
61
86
Portability
49
62

What they share

  • Layout size: 98%
  • 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.

Dareu A98 Master

No owner reviews collected yet.

Qwertykeys Neo98

5.0

2 owner reviews

Praise
“I’m not the fastest typer, but appreciate the aesthetics, sounds, and feel that a mechanical keyboard can bring. The Neo98 checks all those boxes and adds to the senses and brings a whole experience with a premium feel. Not to mention the price and bargain…”
Marcos B.Verified buyer· via Divinikey

Full specs

Dareu A98 Master vs Qwertykeys Neo98 specs

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

14 of 23 specs differ

Dareu A98 Master

Qwertykeys Neo98

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
—

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

98%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI, ISO

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

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

Battery

4,000 mAh
8,000 mAhBetter

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

PBT
Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel

Plate material

—
Aluminum, Plastic, POM

Keycaps

PBT
ABS, PBT

Weight

980 g
1,798 g

Dimensions

31 x 151 x 393 mm
18 x 398 x 134 mm

Typing angle

—
7°

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
None

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2026

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
    $169Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$169Visit
  • DivinikeyUS

    In stock
    $83Visit
  • MonacoKeysDE

    In stock
    $165Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$83Visit

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