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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Darmoshark TOP98 vs Keychron Q11

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

Keychron Q11

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

  • Ergonomics

    Standard

    Split

  • Switch options

    Linear, Tactile

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

  • Mount style

    Top Mount

    Plate Mount, Tray Mount

  • Display

    TFT

    None

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Darmoshark TOP98
  • Keychron Q11
Performance
62
68
Build quality
47
88
Productivity
62
97
Customizability
73
98
Portability
50
73

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Knob
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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.

Keychron Q11

4.7

13 owner reviews

Praise
“I wish that the "launcher" app had more layer options and more layer options for the RGB, but that's ok. I have a Moonlander as well and I recommend the Q11 to almost everyone, the ortholinear boards take a lot of relearning for most people to type on.”
Eliott B.Verified buyer· via Keychron

Full specs

Darmoshark TOP98 vs Keychron Q11 specs

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

18 of 27 specs differ

Darmoshark TOP98

Keychron Q11

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Top Mount
Plate Mount, Tray Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

98%
—

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, JIS

Ergonomics

Standard
Split

Knob

Yes
Yes

Display

TFT
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

4,000 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

—
Aluminum

Plate material

—
Aluminum, Steel

Keycaps

PBT
ABS, PBT

Weight

1,262 g
1,186 g

Dimensions

40 x 392 x 143 mm
10 x 134 x 345 mm

Typing angle

—
3°

Backlight

RGB
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2023

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
Keychron Q115 stores
  • KeychronHK

    In stock
    $184Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    Visit
  • MKUS

    Out of stock
    $169Visit
  • Input GearDE

    Out of stock
    $185Visit

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