Keychron V3 Max vs Qwertykeys Neo98RGB or Numpad
Get the Keychron V3 Max for south-facing RGB, 1000 Hz polling and listed ISO regional layouts, or the Qwertykeys Neo98 for a numpad, metal case options and Poron gasket, silicone gasket or top-mount choices.
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4.8 (4)4.8 · 4 reviews
from$150at Keychron (DE)
5.0 (6)5.0 · 6 reviews
from$83at Divinikey
Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron V3 Max
Build quality in the top 10% of 80% boards under $200.
- 1000 Hz polling rate listed for gaming.
- South-facing RGB lighting and a knob.
- Listed ISO-DE, ISO-UK and ISO-Nordic layout options.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Get the
Qwertykeys Neo98
Battery
Build quality in the top 5% of 98% boards under $100.
- 98% layout includes a numpad.
- Metal case material options include aluminum, brass, copper and steel.
- Poron gasket, silicone gasket and top-mount options.
- Missing ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic. The other board is sold in those layouts.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Choose the Keychron V3 Max for its 1000 Hz polling, south-facing RGB, knob and listed ISO regional layouts. Choose the Qwertykeys Neo98 for its numpad, metal case options and multiple mounting styles. Check the listed layout restrictions if you need ISO-DE, ISO-UK or ISO-Nordic, or want the spacing of a full-size board.
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.
Keychron V3 Max
Qwertykeys Neo98
Layout size
80%
98%
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
2.4 GHz, Wired, Bluetooth
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Battery
4,000 mAh
8,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
ABS, Plastic
Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel
Mount style
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Gasket Mount
- Keychron V3 Max
- Qwertykeys Neo98
- Performance
- 8253
- Build quality
- 8694
- Productivity
- 9889
- Customizability
- 9886
- Portability
- 7662
- Hot-swappable
- QMK
- VIA
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: ABS, PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The V3 Max is the clearer fit for gaming features and for buyers who prefer its RGB, polling specification or listed regional layouts. The Neo98 suits desk use where a numpad and metal case options matter more. For travel, the V3 Max has the lower listed weight and smaller layout class. Modding favors the Neo98's choice of mounting styles and its included foam kit, while content-creation preferences split between the V3 Max's knob and the Neo98's numpad.
Pick the Keychron V3 Max
- The V3 Max specifies 1000 Hz polling, while the Neo98 listing provides no polling-rate figure.
- The V3 Max has south-facing RGB; the Neo98 is listed without RGB.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Keychron V3 Max
4 owner reviews
“This keyboard has been great. My first keyboard I've ever had. I had faulty switch, but you guys just gave me a whole new keyboard. Thanks a lot! -Mack”
Qwertykeys Neo98
6 owner reviews
“excellent board. build quality, sound, feel, options, aesthetics - I'm completely satisfied.”
Keychron V3 Max vs Qwertykeys Neo98 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
16 of 27 specs differ
Keychron V3 Max
Qwertykeys Neo98
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron V3 Max
- Go to Keychron
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
Out of stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
Qwertykeys Neo98
- Go to MonacoKeys
MonacoKeys
ISO
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron V3 Max vs Qwertykeys Neo98: your questions
The Qwertykeys Neo98 has a 98% layout with a numpad. The Keychron V3 Max is an 80% layout and its compatibility notes specify that it has no numpad.
The Keychron V3 Max lists 1000 Hz polling. The Neo98 product details do not provide a polling-rate figure, so there is no listed rate to compare for it.
The Neo98 is listed without RGB. The V3 Max has south-facing RGB lighting, although its compatibility notes caution that shine-through legends stay dark.
The V3 Max lists ISO-DE, ISO-UK and ISO-Nordic among its layout options. The Neo98 compatibility notes say those three layouts are not available.
The V3 Max is listed at 895 g, while the Neo98 is listed at 1798 g. The V3 Max also has an 80% layout rather than the Neo98's 98% layout.
The Neo98 metadata lists aluminum, brass, copper and steel case materials. Its vendor description specifies an anodized aluminum top case and brass or copper bottom-case options.
The Neo98 vendor listing describes Poron gasket, silicone gasket and top-mount options. The V3 Max is listed with a gasket mount and plate mount.
Both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. The V3 Max vendor description says its sockets support 3-pin and 5-pin MX mechanical switches.
Both the V3 Max and Neo98 list QMK and VIA support. The V3 Max vendor description also mentions using Keychron Launcher to customize keys.
The V3 Max lists both knob support and multi-media keys. The Neo98's listed extra features do not include either.
The Neo98 vendor listing includes a foam kit with Poron PCB foam, a PE sheet and case foam. Its description also says the tuned internal structure is designed for a more natural, foam-free sound.
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