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Gateron iG 98 vs Azio Retro Classic

Get the Gateron iG 98 for knob. Get the Azio Retro Classic for the 5,000 mAh battery.

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 Classic

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Bluetooth, Wired

  • Battery

    4,000 mAh

    5,000 mAh

  • Case material

    ABS

    Aluminum, Plastic, Wood

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • Keycaps

    ABS

    ABS, PBT

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Gateron iG 98
  • Azio Retro Classic
Performance
78
61
Build quality
53
65
Productivity
73
60
Customizability
74
57
Portability
56
57

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Switch options: Clicky
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Full specs

Gateron iG 98 vs Azio Retro Classic specs

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

8 of 22 specs differ

Gateron iG 98

Azio Retro Classic

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky
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
5,000 mAhBetter

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
Aluminum, Plastic, Wood

Plate material

Plastic, Polycarbonate
—

Keycaps

ABS
ABS, PBT

Weight

—
1,587 g

Dimensions

—
40 x 147 x 455 mm

Typing angle

6°
—

Backlight

RGB, north-facing
White

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2018

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
  • AzioUS

    In stock
    $199Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$199Visit

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