Head to head · Prices checked Nov 11, 2026

Double shell F96 vs Neo Neo98

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Double shell F96

from$159at Mechkeys

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Neo Neo98

from$129at MK

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Double shell F96

Build quality in the bottom 10% of 96% boards under $200.

Rules this board out

Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.

$159 at Mechkeys

Get the

Neo Neo98

Sound dampening

Build quality in the top 25% of 98% boards under $150.

Rules this board out

South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.

$129 at MK

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

Neo Neo98

Layout size
96%
98%
Case material
Carbon Fiber, Plastic
Aluminum
Sound dampening
No
Yes
Keycaps
PC
ABS, PBT
Backlight
RGB
Yes, south-facing
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed

KeebFinder scores

How we score

Double shell F96
Neo Neo98

Performance: 49
68
Build quality: 42
72
Productivity: 66
76
Customizability: 62
56
Portability: 53
65

What they share

Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Hot-swappable

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Full specs

Double shell F96 vs Neo Neo98 specs

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

7 of 19 specs differ

Spec

Double shell F96

Neo Neo98

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Tactile

—

Hot-swappable

Yes

Mount style

—

Gasket Mount, Top Mount

Sound dampening

Yes

Layout

Layout size

96%

98%

Layout standard

ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard

Display

None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Battery

—

8,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Carbon Fiber, Plastic

Aluminum

Plate material

—

Aluminum, Plastic

Keycaps

ABS, PBT

Typing angle

—

7°

Backlight

RGB

Yes, south-facing

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes

Extras

Released

2022

2026

Where to buy

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