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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron Q5 HE and Qwertykeys Neo98 Prebuilt 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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Neo98 Prebuilt - 98% Mechanical Aluminium Keyboard Kit

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  • Released in 2024
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic switch options
  • Available in a 96% layout
  • Built with the ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-CH, ANSI layout standard
  • Comes with a knob
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless, Wired only connectivity
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 2301 g
  • Sized at 32 x 408 x 145 mm
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2026
  • Has Linear switch options
  • Available in a 98% layout
  • Built with the ISO-DE, ANSI, ISO layout standard
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Features PBT, ABS keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 100
  • Build Quality: 88.7
  • Productivity: 97.3
  • Customizability: 97.1
  • Portability: 55.5
Scores
  • Performance: 68.1
  • Build Quality: 67.8
  • Productivity: 80.3
  • Customizability: 73.2
  • Portability: 52.3
Name
Keychron Q5 HE
Name
Qwertykeys Neo98 Prebuilt
Release year
2024
Release year
2026
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky, Magnetic
Switch Options
Linear
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
96%
Layout Size
98%
Layout Standard
ISO, ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-CH, ANSI
Layout Standard
ISO-DE, ANSI, ISO
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, Wired only
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz;8000 Hz
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
-
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
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS
Dimensions
32 x 408 x 145 mm
Dimensions
-
Weight
2301g
Weight
-
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