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Ktechs iG98 vs Skyloong GK980 JIUWEI

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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.

Ktechs iG98

Skyloong GK980 JIUWEI

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • Plate material

    Polycarbonate

    Steel

  • Mac & Windows

    Yes

    No

  • Released

    2024

    2023

  • USB-C

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Ktechs iG98
  • Skyloong GK980 JIUWEI
Performance
66
67
Build quality
62
63
Productivity
67
70
Customizability
66
60
Portability
51
51

What they share

  • Layout size: 98%
  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Case material: ABS
  • Switch options: Linear, Tactile
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
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Full specs

Ktechs iG98 vs Skyloong GK980 JIUWEI specs

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

5 of 20 specs differ

Ktechs iG98

Skyloong GK980 JIUWEI

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Tactile
Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

98%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Battery

—
4,000 mAh

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
ABS

Plate material

Polycarbonate
Steel

Keycaps

—
ABS, PBT

Weight

—
960 g

Dimensions

—
36 x 323 x 141 mm

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2023

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