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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Epomaker RT98 vs Skyloong GK96 DRUM

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

Skyloong GK96 DRUM

  • Layout size

    98%

    96%

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Bluetooth, Wired

  • Ergonomics

    Southpaw

    Standard

  • Case material

    ABS

    Aluminum

  • Display

    Yes

    None

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Epomaker RT98
  • Skyloong GK96 DRUM
Performance
77
63
Build quality
72
70
Productivity
84
51
Customizability
78
69
Portability
65
49

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
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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

Skyloong GK96 DRUM

No owner reviews collected yet.

Full specs

Epomaker RT98 vs Skyloong GK96 DRUM specs

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

13 of 20 specs differ

Epomaker RT98

Skyloong GK96 DRUM

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Silent
—

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

98%
96%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Southpaw
Standard

Display

Yes
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired

Battery

8,000 mAh
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
Aluminum

Keycaps

PBT
ABS, PBT

Weight

1,200 g
—

Dimensions

45 x 390 x 150 mm
—

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
RGB

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2026
2022

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
  • AmazonGlobal

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  • SkyloongHK

    In stock
    $127Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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    ~$127Visit

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