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Ducky Origin Vintage vs MCHOSE G98 V3

Get the Ducky Origin Vintage for media keys. Get the MCHOSE G98 V3 for hot-swappable and knob.

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 Origin Vintage

MCHOSE G98 V3

  • Layout size

    100%

    98%

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • Backlight

    Yes, south-facing

    None

  • Media keys

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Ducky Origin Vintage
  • MCHOSE G98 V3
Performance
51
40
Build quality
44
40
Productivity
58
51
Customizability
48
48
Portability
43
42
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Full specs

Ducky Origin Vintage vs MCHOSE G98 V3 specs

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

8 of 17 specs differ

Ducky Origin Vintage

MCHOSE G98 V3

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
—

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

Plate Mount
—

Layout

Layout size

100%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI
—

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
—

Plate material

Plastic
—

Keycaps

PBT
—

Backlight

Yes, south-facing
None

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
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
    $79Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$79Visit

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