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Redragon DHARMA K556 HE vs MCHOSE G98 V3

Get the Redragon DHARMA K556 HE for hall effect and rapid trigger. Get the MCHOSE G98 V3 for hot-swappable and knob.

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.

Redragon DHARMA K556 HE

MCHOSE G98 V3

  • Layout size

    100%

    98%

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    Yes

    No

  • Rapid trigger

    Yes

    No

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Redragon DHARMA K556 HE
  • MCHOSE G98 V3
Performance
93
40
Build quality
57
40
Productivity
56
51
Customizability
44
48
Portability
42
42
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Full specs

Redragon DHARMA K556 HE vs MCHOSE G98 V3 specs

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

9 of 19 specs differ

Redragon DHARMA K556 HE

MCHOSE G98 V3

Typing & switches

Switch options

Magnetic
—

Hall effect (magnetic)

Yes
No

Rapid trigger

Yes
No

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

Bottom Mount
—

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

100%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI
—

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
—

Max polling rate

8,000 Hz
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
—

Keycaps

PBT
—

Weight

1,130 g
—

Backlight

RGB
None

Extras

Released

2025
2026

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • RedragonCN

    In stock
    $73Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$73Visit
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $79Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$79Visit

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