Compare Keychron Q12 vs Royal Kludge L98 Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron Q12 and Royal Kludge L98 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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Rating	4.5 stars (18 reviews)	0.0 stars (0 reviews)
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Main differences	Released in 2023 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Built with the ANSI, ISO layout standard Includes a No display Compatible with both Mac and Windows Provides dedicated media keys Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Weighs about 2491 g Sized at 20 x 145 x 409 mm Made with a Aluminum case	Released in 2025 Has Linear, Tactile, Silent switch options Built with the ANSI layout standard Includes a Yes, LCD display Offers a USB passthrough port Features N-key rollover Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Equipped with a 8000 mAh battery Weighs about 990 g Sized at 45 x 400 x 140 mm
Score	Scores Performance: 73 Build Quality: 89.5 Productivity: 97.8 Customizability: 100 Portability: 46.1	Scores Performance: 78.3 Build Quality: 75.8 Productivity: 80.1 Customizability: 73 Portability: 59.3
Name	Name Keychron Q12	Name Royal Kludge L98
Release year	Release year 2023	Release year 2025
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Silent
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 96%	Layout Size 96%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Southpaw	Layout Ergonomics Southpaw
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support LCD
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 Wired, Wired only	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	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, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum	Case Material -
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 20 x 145 x 409 mm	Dimensions 45 x 400 x 140 mm
Weight	Weight 2491g	Weight 990g