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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 23, 2026

Double shell F96 vs Epomaker RT98

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.

Double shell F96

Epomaker RT98

  • Layout size

    96%

    98%

  • Ergonomics

    Standard

    Southpaw

  • Case material

    Carbon Fiber, Plastic

    ABS

  • Switch options

    Linear, Tactile

    Linear, Silent

  • Display

    None

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Double shell F96
  • Epomaker RT98
Performance
50
78
Build quality
43
72
Productivity
66
84
Customizability
62
79
Portability
53
65

What they share

  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
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From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

Double shell F96

No owner reviews collected yet.

Epomaker RT98

4.6

22 owner reviews

Praise
“High quality parts, seamless web application for the mini TV, just perfection in the form of a keyboard. Epomaker consistently exceeds my expectations every time.”
Jeannine D.Verified buyer· via Epomaker

Full specs

Double shell F96 vs Epomaker RT98 specs

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

11 of 20 specs differ

Double shell F96

Epomaker RT98

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Tactile
Linear, Silent

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

96%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Southpaw

Display

None
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

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

Battery

—
8,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Carbon Fiber, Plastic
ABS

Keycaps

PC
PBT

Weight

—
1,200 g

Dimensions

—
45 x 390 x 150 mm

Backlight

RGB
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2022
2026

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
    $159Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$159Visit
  • EpomakerUS

    In stock
    $119Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    Visit

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