Gateron iG 98 vs Azio Retro
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Gateron iG 98
Knob
Build quality in the bottom 25% of 98% boards under $150.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
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
Azio Retro
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Knob
Yes
No
Backlight
RGB, north-facing
None
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
Media keys
Yes
No
Released
2024
2021
- Gateron iG 98
- Azio Retro
- Performance
- 7854
- Build quality
- 5348
- Productivity
- 7351
- Customizability
- 7451
- Portability
- 5650
- Hot-swappable
Gateron iG 98 vs Azio Retro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
6 of 22 specs differ
Gateron iG 98
Azio Retro
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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