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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Gateron iG 98 vs Azio Retro

Get the Gateron iG 98 for knob and media keys.

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

Azio Retro

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Bluetooth, Wired

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • Backlight

    RGB, north-facing

    None

  • Media keys

    Yes

    No

  • Released

    2024

    2021

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Gateron iG 98
  • Azio Retro
Performance
78
55
Build quality
53
48
Productivity
73
51
Customizability
74
51
Portability
56
50

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

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

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky
—

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Plate Mount
—

Layout

Layout size

98%
—

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired

Battery

4,000 mAh
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
—

Plate material

Plastic, Polycarbonate
—

Keycaps

ABS
—

Weight

—
1,587 g

Dimensions

—
40 x 147 x 455 mm

Typing angle

6°
—

Backlight

RGB, north-facing
None

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2021

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • MKUS

    In stock
    $109Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$109Visit
Azio Retro2 stores
  • AzioUS

    In stock
    $109Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$109Visit

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