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Ducky Cushion 98 vs Niz PLUM C103

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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.

Ducky Cushion 98

Niz PLUM C103

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

  • Case material

    ABS, Aluminum

    Plastic

  • Switch options

    Linear, Tactile

    Linear

  • VIA

    Yes

    No

  • Backlight

    RGB, south-facing

    None

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Ducky Cushion 98
  • Niz PLUM C103
Performance
78
40
Build quality
68
38
Productivity
59
51
Customizability
69
43
Portability
52
49

What they share

  • Layout size: 98%
  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Ducky Cushion 98 vs Niz PLUM C103 specs

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

9 of 20 specs differ

Ducky Cushion 98

Niz PLUM C103

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Tactile
Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

Plate Mount
—

Layout

Layout size

98%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

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

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

4,200 mAh
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

ABS, Aluminum
Plastic

Plate material

Aluminum
—

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Dimensions

—
159 x 390 mm

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
None

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2022

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $199Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$199Visit

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