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Double shell DS102i vs MCHOSE G98 V3

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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

MCHOSE G98 V3

  • Layout size

    100%

    98%

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Low profile

    Yes

    No

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • Backlight

    RGB

    None

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Double shell DS102i
  • MCHOSE G98 V3
Performance
46
40
Build quality
42
40
Productivity
51
51
Customizability
50
48
Portability
49
42
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Full specs

Double shell DS102i vs MCHOSE G98 V3 specs

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

7 of 14 specs differ

Double shell DS102i

MCHOSE G98 V3

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Tactile
—

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Low profile

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

100%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI
—

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
—

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
—

Keycaps

PBT
—

Backlight

RGB
None

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2023
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
    $119Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$119Visit
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $79Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$79Visit

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