Compare Epomaker RT98 vs Keychron Q12 Differences Side by Side

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Rating	4.6 stars (16 reviews)	4.5 stars (18 reviews)
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Main differences	Released in 2026 Has Linear, Silent switch options Available in a 98% layout Built with the ANSI layout standard Includes a Yes display Features N-key rollover Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Equipped with a 8000 mAh battery Weighs about 1200 g Sized at 45 x 390 x 150 mm Made with a ABS case	Released in 2023 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Available in a 96% layout Built with the ANSI, ISO layout standard Comes with a knob Includes a No display Provides dedicated media keys Supports QMK firmware Includes screw-in stabilizers Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Weighs about 2491 g Sized at 20 x 145 x 409 mm Made with a Aluminum case
Score	Scores Performance: 77.6 Build Quality: 72.3 Productivity: 83.6 Customizability: 79.1 Portability: 65.3	Scores Performance: 73 Build Quality: 89.5 Productivity: 97.8 Customizability: 100 Portability: 46.1
Name	Name Epomaker RT98	Name Keychron Q12
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2023
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Silent	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 98%	Layout Size 96%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Southpaw	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 Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 8000 mAh	Battery capacity -
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, South-face	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material ABS	Case Material Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 45 x 390 x 150 mm	Dimensions 20 x 145 x 409 mm
Weight	Weight 1200g	Weight 2491g