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Epomaker RT98 vs Keydous NJ98

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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

Keydous NJ98

  • Ergonomics

    Southpaw

    Standard

  • Case material

    ABS

    Aluminum, Brass, Steel

  • Switch options

    Linear, Silent

    Clicky, Linear

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • Weight

    1,200 g

    1,400 g

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Epomaker RT98
  • Keydous NJ98
Performance
78
51
Build quality
72
77
Productivity
84
84
Customizability
79
85
Portability
65
65

What they share

  • Layout size: 98%
  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Battery: 8,000 mAh
  • Display: Yes
  • Sound dampening
See every spec side by side

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

Keydous NJ98

No owner reviews collected yet.

Full specs

Epomaker RT98 vs Keydous NJ98 specs

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

11 of 23 specs differ

Epomaker RT98

Keydous NJ98

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Silent
Clicky, Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
—

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

98%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Southpaw
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

Yes
Yes

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

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

Battery

8,000 mAh
8,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Plate material

—
Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

1,200 g
1,400 g

Dimensions

45 x 390 x 150 mm
40 x 138 x 403 mm

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
RGB

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2023

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

    Check price
    Visit
Keydous NJ982 stores
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $109Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$109Visit

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