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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Darmoshark TOP98 vs Gateron iG 98

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

Gateron iG 98

  • Switch options

    Linear, Tactile

    Clicky

  • Mount style

    Top Mount

    Plate Mount

  • Display

    TFT

    None

  • Keycaps

    PBT

    ABS

  • Backlight

    RGB

    RGB, north-facing

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Darmoshark TOP98
  • Gateron iG 98
Performance
62
78
Build quality
47
53
Productivity
62
73
Customizability
73
74
Portability
50
56

What they share

  • Layout size: 98%
  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Battery: 4,000 mAh
  • Knob
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Full specs

Darmoshark TOP98 vs Gateron iG 98 specs

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

7 of 22 specs differ

Darmoshark TOP98

Gateron iG 98

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Tactile
Clicky

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Top Mount
Plate Mount

Layout

Layout size

98%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
Yes

Display

TFT
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

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

Battery

4,000 mAh
4,000 mAh

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

—
ABS

Plate material

—
Plastic, Polycarbonate

Keycaps

PBT
ABS

Weight

1,262 g
—

Dimensions

40 x 392 x 143 mm
—

Typing angle

—
6°

Backlight

RGB
RGB, north-facing

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2024

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
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $109Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$109Visit

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