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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Double shell DS102i vs Vgn S99

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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

Vgn S99

  • Layout size

    100%

    96%

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Low profile

    Yes

    No

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    Plastic

  • Switch options

    Linear, Tactile

    Linear

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Double shell DS102i
  • Vgn S99
Performance
46
59
Build quality
42
52
Productivity
51
62
Customizability
50
59
Portability
49
59

What they share

  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Keycaps: PBT
See every spec side by side

Full specs

Double shell DS102i vs Vgn S99 specs

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

11 of 20 specs differ

Double shell DS102i

Vgn S99

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Tactile
Linear

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount

Low profile

Yes
No

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

100%
96%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
LED

Connectivity & battery

Connection

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

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

—
6,000 mAh

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Plastic

Plate material

—
FR4

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

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
Vgn S992 stores
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $79Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$79Visit

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