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DAREU A98 Pro Keyboard With LED TFT Screen - Image: 3
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  • Released in 2022
  • Has Linear switch options
  • Available in a 98% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Includes a Yes, TFT display
  • Compatible with both Mac and Windows
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1200 g
  • Sized at 37 x 388 x 139 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum, Plastic case
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Released in 2025
  • Has Linear, Clicky switch options
  • Available in a 95% layout
  • Built with the ANSI, layout standard
  • Includes a Yes, LCD display
  • Supports VIAL configuration
  • Uses a Top Mount mounting style
  • Supports Wired, Wired only, connectivity
  • Weighs about 2500 g
  • Made with a Aluminum case
  • Features PBT, keycaps
Scores
  • Performance: 49
  • Build Quality: 69.5
  • Productivity: 86.4
  • Customizability: 74.4
  • Portability: 55.9
Scores
  • Performance: 67.9
  • Build Quality: 75.1
  • Productivity: 68.1
  • Customizability: 74.5
  • Portability: 43.6
Name
Dareu A98 Pro
Name
PBTfans Athena 1800
Release year
2022
Release year
2025
Switch Options
Linear
Switch Options
Linear, Clicky
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
4000 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
Backlight
 
Rgb
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum, Plastic
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT,
Dimensions
37 x 388 x 139 mm
Dimensions
-
Weight
1200g
Weight
2500g
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