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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 23, 2026

FUDE EK8870 vs MCHOSE G98 V3

Get the FUDE EK8870 for hall effect and qmk. Get the MCHOSE G98 V3 for hot-swappable and knob.

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.

FUDE EK8870

MCHOSE G98 V3

  • Layout size

    100%

    98%

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    Yes

    No

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • FUDE EK8870
  • MCHOSE G98 V3
Performance
57
40
Build quality
72
41
Productivity
77
51
Customizability
75
48
Portability
50
42
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Full specs

FUDE EK8870 vs MCHOSE G98 V3 specs

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

10 of 19 specs differ

FUDE EK8870

MCHOSE G98 V3

Typing & switches

Switch options

Magnetic
—

Hall effect (magnetic)

Yes
No

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

100%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI
—

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

2.4 GHz
—

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
—

Keycaps

ABS
—

Dimensions

39 x 443 x 140 mm
—

Backlight

None
None

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2025
2026

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

FUDE EK88702 stores
  • VelocifireCN

    In stock
    $39Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$39Visit
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $79Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$79Visit

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