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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 23, 2026

Epomaker RT98 vs Niz X99

Get the Epomaker RT98 for hot-swappable.

EPOMAKER RT98

Hot-swappable

Epomaker RT98

4.6 · 22 reviews

from$119at 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

Niz X99

  • Layout size

    98%

    96%

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

  • Ergonomics

    Southpaw

    Standard

  • Case material

    ABS

    Plastic

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Epomaker RT98
  • Niz X99
Performance
78
40
Build quality
72
38
Productivity
84
49
Customizability
79
40
Portability
65
42

What they share

  • 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

Niz X99

No owner reviews collected yet.

Full specs

Epomaker RT98 vs Niz X99 specs

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

14 of 20 specs differ

Epomaker RT98

Niz X99

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Silent
—

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

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
Wired

Battery

8,000 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
Plastic

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

1,200 g
1,249 g

Dimensions

45 x 390 x 150 mm
25 x 135 x 380 mm

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
None

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

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
Niz X992 stores
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $198Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$198Visit

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