Epomaker EK21 vs RT98 Specs

Compare Epomaker EK21 vs RT98 Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Epomaker EK21 and Epomaker RT98 and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

Model
Rating	4.6 stars (12 reviews)	5.0 stars (4 reviews)
Purchase Options
Main differences	Released in 2025 Has Linear switch options Available in a Numpad layout Offers Normal ergonomics Comes with a knob Includes a No display Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 1000 mAh battery Weighs about 200 g Sized at 29 x 138 x 93 mm Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting	Released in 2026 Has Linear, Silent switch options Available in a 98% layout Offers Southpaw ergonomics Includes a Yes display Equipped with a 8000 mAh battery Weighs about 1200 g Sized at 45 x 390 x 150 mm Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 77.2 Build Quality: 76.6 Productivity: 86.1 Customizability: 82.4 Portability: 87.8	Scores Performance: 77.8 Build Quality: 72.1 Productivity: 83.7 Customizability: 79.1 Portability: 65.1
Name	Name Epomaker EK21	Name Epomaker RT98
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2026
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear	Switch Options Linear, Silent
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size Numpad	Layout Size 98%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Southpaw
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 1000 mAh	Battery capacity 8000 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material ABS	Case Material ABS
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 29 x 138 x 93 mm	Dimensions 45 x 390 x 150 mm
Weight	Weight 200g	Weight 1200g

Select a keyboard to compare

4.6 stars (12 reviews)

5.0 stars (4 reviews)

Released in 2025
Has Linear switch options
Available in a Numpad layout
Offers Normal ergonomics
Comes with a knob
Includes a No display
Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
Equipped with a 1000 mAh battery
Weighs about 200 g
Sized at 29 x 138 x 93 mm
Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting

Released in 2026
Has Linear, Silent switch options
Available in a 98% layout
Offers Southpaw ergonomics
Includes a Yes display
Equipped with a 8000 mAh battery
Weighs about 1200 g
Sized at 45 x 390 x 150 mm
Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting

Scores

Performance: 77.2
Build Quality: 76.6
Productivity: 86.1
Customizability: 82.4
Portability: 87.8

Scores

Performance: 77.8
Build Quality: 72.1
Productivity: 83.7
Customizability: 79.1
Portability: 65.1

Name

Epomaker EK21

Name

Epomaker RT98

Release year

2025

Release year

2026

Switch Options

Linear

Switch Options

Linear, Silent

Profile

Normal Profile

Profile

Normal Profile

Hot Swappable

Layout Size

Numpad

Layout Size

98%

Layout Standard

ANSI

Layout Standard

ANSI

Layout Ergonomics

Normal

Layout Ergonomics

Southpaw

Knob Support

Display Support

Mac/Win Support

Multi-Media Keys

USB-C

USB passthrough

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless

Polling Rate

1000 Hz

Polling Rate

Battery capacity

1000 mAh

Battery capacity

8000 mAh

Hall Effect Support

QMK Support

VIA Support

VIAL Support

N-Key Rollover

Rapid Trigger

Mount Style

Gasket Mount

Mount Style

Gasket Mount

Screw in Stabilizers

Sound Dampening

Backlight

Rgb

Backlight

Rgb, South-face

Case Colors

Case Material

ABS

Case Material

ABS

Keycaps Material

PBT

Keycaps Material

PBT

Dimensions

29 x 138 x 93 mm

Dimensions

45 x 390 x 150 mm

Weight

200g

Weight

1200g

Discover similar products

You might also like similar products in that price range:

100

$31

Lemokey P1 QMK/VIA Custom Gaming Keyboard

Keychron P1

75%,

Hotswap,

Wireless,

Wired,

RGB,

Knob,

VIA,

QMK,

Alu case,

Gasket Mount

$114

Epomaker F108 Pro V2

100%,

Hotswap,

Wireless,

Screen,

RGB,

Gasket Mount

$44

Epomaker TH33

Numpad,

Hotswap,

Wireless,

Wired,

RGB,

Knob,

VIA,

Gasket Mount

$128

Feker Alice98

98%,

Hotswap,

Wireless,

Screen,

RGB,

Knob,

VIA,

Gasket Mount

$29

Redragon COVE K733

Numpad,

Hotswap,

Wireless,

Screen,

RGB,

Knob,

Gasket Mount

$99

Keychron V5 Max

96%,

Hotswap,

Wireless,

Wired,

RGB,

Knob,

VIA,

QMK,

Gasket Mount

$35

Zuoya GMK21 Numpad

Numpad,

Hotswap,

RGB,

Knob,

VIA,

QMK

-21% off

$134$106

Keychron K10 HE

100%,

Hotswap,

Wireless,

Wired,

RGB,

VIA,

QMK,

HE,

Rapid trigger,

Alu case,

Tray Mount

$39

Keychron V4

60%,

Hotswap,

Wired,

RGB,

Knob,

VIA,

QMK,

Tray Mount

$99

Keychron V6 Max

100%,

Hotswap,

Wireless,

Wired,

RGB,

Knob,

VIA,

QMK,

Gasket Mount