Epomaker RT82 vs Gateron iG 98
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4.6 · 40 reviews
from$85at Epomaker
Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker RT82
Build quality in the top 30% of 75% boards under $100.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Get the
Gateron iG 98
Knob
Build quality in the bottom 25% of 98% boards under $150.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
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.
Epomaker RT82
Gateron iG 98
Layout size
75%
98%
Switch options
Linear, Silent
Clicky
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Plate Mount
Knob
No
Yes
Display
LCD
None
A case display rather than a typing feature
- Epomaker RT82
- Gateron iG 98
- Performance
- 7978
- Build quality
- 7453
- Productivity
- 8373
- Customizability
- 7874
- Portability
- 8057
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Case material: ABS
Epomaker RT82 vs Gateron iG 98 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 25 specs differ
Epomaker RT82
Gateron iG 98
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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