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Double shell DS102i vs Qwertykeys Neo98

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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

Qwertykeys Neo98

  • Layout size

    100%

    98%

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    2.4 GHz, Wired, Bluetooth

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Low profile

    Yes

    No

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Double shell DS102i
  • Qwertykeys Neo98
Performance
46
53
Build quality
42
94
Productivity
51
89
Customizability
50
86
Portability
48
62
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Full specs

Double shell DS102i vs Qwertykeys Neo98 specs

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

13 of 23 specs differ

Double shell DS102i

Qwertykeys Neo98

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Tactile
—

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount

Low profile

Yes
No

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

100%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI, ISO

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

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

Battery

—
8,000 mAh

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel

Plate material

—
Aluminum, Plastic, POM

Keycaps

PBT
ABS, PBT

Weight

—
1,798 g

Dimensions

—
18 x 398 x 134 mm

Typing angle

—
7°

Backlight

RGB
None

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2026

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