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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K17 Max and WhatGeek K98 and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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  • Released in 2024
  • Has Tactile, Linear, Clicky switch options
  • Features a low-profile design
  • Available in a 96% layout
  • Built with the ISO, ANSI layout standard
  • Comes with a knob
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Uses a PCB Mount mounting style
  • Equipped with a 2000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 750 g
  • Sized at 27 x 119 x 387 mm
  • Made with a ABS, Aluminum case
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face, White North-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2025
  • Available in a 98% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Equipped with a 10000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1500 g
  • Sized at 53 x 420 x 180 mm
  • Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 83.7
  • Build Quality: 81.8
  • Productivity: 93.2
  • Customizability: 93.2
  • Portability: 54.7
Scores
  • Performance: 76.4
  • Build Quality: 61.7
  • Productivity: 78.1
  • Customizability: 63.3
  • Portability: 65.7
Name
Keychron K17 Max
Name
WhatGeek K98
Release year
2024
Release year
2025
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear, Clicky
Switch Options
-
Profile
Low Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
96%
Layout Size
98%
Layout Standard
ISO, ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
2000 mAh
Battery capacity
10000 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
PCB Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, White, North-face
Backlight
 
Rgb
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
ABS, Aluminum
Case Material
-
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
27 x 119 x 387 mm
Dimensions
53 x 420 x 180 mm
Weight
750g
Weight
1500g
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