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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 23, 2026

Epomaker RT98 vs Heavy shell Kira96

Get the Epomaker RT98 for the 8,000 mAh battery.

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

Heavy shell Kira96

  • Layout size

    98%

    96%

  • Battery

    8,000 mAh

    3,500 mAh

  • Ergonomics

    Southpaw

    Standard

  • Case material

    ABS

    Aluminum, Plastic

  • Switch options

    Linear, Silent

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Epomaker RT98
  • Heavy shell Kira96
Performance
78
50
Build quality
72
52
Productivity
84
66
Customizability
79
75
Portability
65
57

What they share

  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Keycaps: PBT
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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

Heavy shell Kira96

No owner reviews collected yet.

Full specs

Epomaker RT98 vs Heavy shell Kira96 specs

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

11 of 20 specs differ

Epomaker RT98

Heavy shell Kira96

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Silent
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

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, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Battery

8,000 mAhBetter
3,500 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
Aluminum, Plastic

Keycaps

PBT
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
Yes

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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  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $155Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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    ~$155Visit

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