Compare Keychron Q12 HE vs Royalaxe XL98 Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron Q12 HE and Royalaxe XL98 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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Main differences	Released in 2025 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic switch options Available in a 96% layout Offers Southpaw ergonomics Includes a No display Provides dedicated media keys Utilizes Hall effect sensors Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Features N-key rollover Enables rapid trigger functionality Includes screw-in stabilizers Has built-in sound dampening Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery Weighs about 2201 g Sized at 31 x 409 x 145 mm Made with a Aluminum case Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting	Released in 2023 Has Linear switch options Available in a 98% layout Offers Normal ergonomics Includes a Yes display Equipped with a 8000 mAh battery Weighs about 1800 g Sized at 67 x 220 x 543 mm Made with a Aluminum, Plastic case Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 92.9 Build Quality: 85 Productivity: 97.3 Customizability: 93.1 Portability: 55.2	Scores Performance: 55.5 Build Quality: 57.6 Productivity: 76.2 Customizability: 71.7 Portability: 65.6
Name	Name Keychron Q12 HE	Name Royalaxe XL98
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2023
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic	Switch Options Linear
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 96%	Layout Size 98%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Southpaw	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 4000 mAh	Battery capacity 8000 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, South-face	Backlight Rgb
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material Aluminum, Plastic
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 31 x 409 x 145 mm	Dimensions 67 x 220 x 543 mm
Weight	Weight 2201g	Weight 1800g