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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Gateron iG 98 vs Xinmeng X98 Pro V2

Get the Gateron iG 98 for knob. Get the Xinmeng X98 Pro V2 for the 5,000 mAh battery and sound dampening.

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

Xinmeng X98 Pro V2

  • Battery

    4,000 mAh

    5,000 mAh

  • Switch options

    Clicky

    Linear, Silent

  • Mount style

    Plate Mount

    Gasket Mount

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • Sound dampening

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Gateron iG 98
  • Xinmeng X98 Pro V2
Performance
78
49
Build quality
53
47
Productivity
73
59
Customizability
74
53
Portability
56
48

What they share

  • Layout size: 98%
  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

Gateron iG 98 vs Xinmeng X98 Pro V2 specs

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

11 of 22 specs differ

Gateron iG 98

Xinmeng X98 Pro V2

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky
Linear, Silent

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Plate Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

98%
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, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Battery

4,000 mAh
5,000 mAhBetter

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
—

Plate material

Plastic, Polycarbonate
—

Keycaps

ABS
PBT

Dimensions

—
20 x 145 x 385 mm

Typing angle

6°
—

Backlight

RGB, north-facing
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2024

Where to buy

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