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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Epomaker RT98 vs Tide Alice

Get the Epomaker RT98 for the 8,000 mAh battery. Get the Epomaker Tide Alice for knob.

EPOMAKER RT98

Battery

Epomaker RT98

4.6 · 22 reviews

from$119at Epomaker

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EPOMAKER Tide Alice

Knob

Epomaker Tide Alice

4.0 · 20 reviews

from$129at Epomaker

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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.

Epomaker RT98

Epomaker Tide Alice

  • Layout size

    98%

    65%

  • Battery

    8,000 mAh

    4,000 mAh

  • Ergonomics

    Southpaw

    Alice

  • Case material

    ABS

    Aluminum

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Epomaker RT98
  • Epomaker Tide Alice
Performance
77
77
Build quality
72
83
Productivity
84
92
Customizability
78
89
Portability
65
88

What they share

  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
  • VIA
  • Sound dampening
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From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

Epomaker RT98

4.6

22 owner reviews

Praise
“High quality parts, seamless web application for the mini TV, just perfection in the form of a keyboard. Epomaker consistently exceeds my expectations every time.”
Jeannine D.Verified buyer· via Epomaker

Epomaker Tide Alice

4.0

20 owner reviews

Praise
“The Tide Alice is a fantastic keyboard with excellent build and quality. However, the Zebra switches weren’t the best. It improved significantly after I swapped them out for Gateron Milky Yellow Pros.”
Guilherme C.Verified buyer· via Epomaker
Critique
“I don’t know how to use it with my MacBook Pro, no command key. Did I accidentally order a product that is PC only?”
Richard S.Verified buyer· via Epomaker

Full specs

Epomaker RT98 vs Tide Alice specs

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

9 of 25 specs differ

Epomaker RT98

Epomaker Tide Alice

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Silent
—

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

98%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Southpaw
Alice

Knob

No
Yes

Display

Yes
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

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

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

8,000 mAhBetter
4,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
Aluminum

Plate material

—
FR4

Keycaps

PBT
—

Weight

1,200 g
1,600 g

Dimensions

45 x 390 x 150 mm
31 x 343 x 139 mm

Typing angle

—
5°

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

Yes
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2026

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • EpomakerUS

    In stock
    $119Visit
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  • EpomakerUS

    In stock
    $129Visit
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