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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Gateron iG 98 vs MCHOSE G98 V3

Get the Gateron iG 98 for media keys and n-key rollover.

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.

Gateron iG 98

MCHOSE G98 V3

  • Backlight

    RGB, north-facing

    None

  • Media keys

    Yes

    No

  • N-key rollover

    Yes

    No

  • Mac & Windows

    Yes

    No

  • Released

    2024

    2026

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Gateron iG 98
  • MCHOSE G98 V3
Performance
78
40
Build quality
53
40
Productivity
73
51
Customizability
74
48
Portability
56
42

What they share

  • Layout size: 98%
  • Hot-swappable
  • Knob
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Full specs

Gateron iG 98 vs MCHOSE G98 V3 specs

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

6 of 20 specs differ

Gateron iG 98

MCHOSE G98 V3

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky
—

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Plate Mount
—

Layout

Layout size

98%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI
—

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
Yes

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
—

Battery

4,000 mAh
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
—

Plate material

Plastic, Polycarbonate
—

Keycaps

ABS
—

Typing angle

6°
—

Backlight

RGB, north-facing
None

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2026

Where to buy

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    $109Visit
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