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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 23, 2026

Darmoshark TOP98 vs Epomaker RT98

Get the Darmoshark TOP98 for knob. Get the Epomaker RT98 for the 8,000 mAh battery.

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.

Darmoshark TOP98

Epomaker RT98

  • Battery

    4,000 mAh

    8,000 mAh

  • Ergonomics

    Standard

    Southpaw

  • Switch options

    Linear, Tactile

    Linear, Silent

  • Mount style

    Top Mount

    Gasket Mount

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Darmoshark TOP98
  • Epomaker RT98
Performance
62
78
Build quality
47
72
Productivity
62
84
Customizability
73
79
Portability
50
65

What they share

  • Layout size: 98%
  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Keycaps: PBT
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From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

Darmoshark TOP98

No owner reviews collected yet.

Epomaker RT98

4.6

22 owner reviews

Praise
“High quality parts, seamless web application for the mini TV, just perfection in the form of a keyboard. Epomaker consistently exceeds my expectations every time.”
Jeannine D.Verified buyer· via Epomaker

Full specs

Darmoshark TOP98 vs Epomaker RT98 specs

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

13 of 21 specs differ

Darmoshark TOP98

Epomaker RT98

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Tactile
Linear, Silent

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Top Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

98%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Southpaw

Knob

Yes
No

Display

TFT
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

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

Battery

4,000 mAh
8,000 mAhBetter

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

—
ABS

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

1,262 g
1,200 g

Dimensions

40 x 392 x 143 mm
45 x 390 x 150 mm

Backlight

RGB
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
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
    $85Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$85Visit
  • EpomakerUS

    In stock
    $119Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    Visit

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