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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Ducky Cushion 98 vs Velocifire KK98 R2

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.

Ducky Cushion 98

Velocifire KK98 R2

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

  • Case material

    ABS, Aluminum

    Aluminum

  • Mount style

    Plate Mount

    Gasket Mount

  • Backlight

    RGB, south-facing

    None

  • Released

    2026

    2023

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Ducky Cushion 98
  • Velocifire KK98 R2
Performance
78
68
Build quality
68
72
Productivity
59
64
Customizability
69
68
Portability
52
44

What they share

  • Layout size: 98%
  • Hot-swappable
  • Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
  • VIA
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Full specs

Ducky Cushion 98 vs Velocifire KK98 R2 specs

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

5 of 21 specs differ

Ducky Cushion 98

Velocifire KK98 R2

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Tactile
—

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Plate Mount
Gasket Mount

Layout

Layout size

98%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

Battery

4,200 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS, Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

Aluminum
—

Keycaps

PBT
—

Weight

—
1,100 g

Dimensions

—
30 x 384 x 140 mm

Typing angle

—
6°

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
None

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2023

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • VelocifireCN

    In stock
    $208Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$208Visit

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