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Darmoshark TOP98 vs Keydous NJ98

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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

Keydous NJ98

  • Battery

    4,000 mAh

    8,000 mAh

    A larger battery means fewer cables during the day

  • Switch options

    Linear, Tactile

    Clicky, Linear

  • Display

    TFT

    Yes

    A case display rather than a typing feature

  • Weight

    1,262 g

    1,400 g

    Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel

  • Sound dampening

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Darmoshark TOP98
  • Keydous NJ98
Performance
61
51
Build quality
47
77
Productivity
62
84
Customizability
73
85
Portability
50
65

What they share

  • Layout size: 98%
  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Knob
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Darmoshark TOP98 vs Keydous NJ98 specs

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

10 of 22 specs differ

Darmoshark TOP98

Keydous NJ98

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Top Mount
—

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

98%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
Yes

Display

TFT
Yes

Media keys

No
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

—
Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Plate material

—
Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

1,262 g
1,400 g

Dimensions

40 x 392 x 143 mm
40 x 138 x 403 mm

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2023

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