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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Darmoshark TOP98 vs Keychron Lemokey X1

Get the Darmoshark TOP98 for hot-swappable.

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 Lemokey X1

  • Layout size

    98%

    80%

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

  • Switch options

    Linear, Tactile

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

  • Mount style

    Top Mount

    Tray Mount

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Darmoshark TOP98
  • Keychron Lemokey X1
Performance
62
72
Build quality
47
80
Productivity
62
93
Customizability
73
79
Portability
50
57
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Full specs

Darmoshark TOP98 vs Keychron Lemokey X1 specs

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

16 of 26 specs differ

Darmoshark TOP98

Keychron Lemokey X1

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

Top Mount
Tray Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

98%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

TFT
None

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

—
ABS, Plastic

Plate material

—
Steel

Keycaps

PBT
ABS

Weight

1,262 g
837 g

Dimensions

40 x 392 x 143 mm
37 x 357 x 129 mm

Typing angle

—
7°

Backlight

RGB
Yes, north-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

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
  • KeychronHK

    In stock
    $34Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$34Visit

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