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Double shell DS102i vs Gateron iG 98

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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.

Double shell DS102i

Gateron iG 98

  • Layout size

    100%

    98%

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Low profile

    Yes

    No

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    ABS

  • Switch options

    Linear, Tactile

    Clicky

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Double shell DS102i
  • Gateron iG 98
Performance
46
78
Build quality
42
53
Productivity
51
73
Customizability
50
74
Portability
48
56

What they share

  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
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Full specs

Double shell DS102i vs Gateron iG 98 specs

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

12 of 21 specs differ

Double shell DS102i

Gateron iG 98

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Tactile
Clicky

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

—
Plate Mount

Low profile

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

100%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

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

Battery

—
4,000 mAh

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
ABS

Plate material

—
Plastic, Polycarbonate

Keycaps

PBT
ABS

Typing angle

—
6°

Backlight

RGB
RGB, north-facing

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2024

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