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Darmoshark TOP98 vs Ktechs iG98

Get the Darmoshark TOP98 for knob and n-key rollover. Get the Ktechs iG98 for sound dampening.

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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

Ktechs iG98

  • Mount style

    Top Mount

    Gasket Mount

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • Display

    TFT

    None

    A case display rather than a typing feature

  • Sound dampening

    No

    Yes

  • N-key rollover

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Darmoshark TOP98
  • Ktechs iG98
Performance
61
66
Build quality
47
62
Productivity
62
67
Customizability
73
66
Portability
50
51

What they share

  • Layout size: 98%
  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Switch options: Linear, Tactile
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Full specs

Darmoshark TOP98 vs Ktechs iG98 specs

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

5 of 20 specs differ

Darmoshark TOP98

Ktechs iG98

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Tactile
Linear, Tactile

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
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

TFT
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

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

Battery

4,000 mAh
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Build & materials

Case material

—
ABS

Plate material

—
Polycarbonate

Keycaps

PBT
—

Weight

1,262 g
—

Dimensions

40 x 392 x 143 mm
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Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2024

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