Keychron V5 vs Yunzii B98 PROWired or Wireless?
Choose the Keychron V5 for wired use and broader listed layout options, or the Yunzii B98 PRO if wireless connectivity and an OLED screen matter more.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron V5
polling rate
Build quality in the top 5% of 96% boards under $100.
- 96% layout with a numpad, knob support and multimedia keys.
- Listed switch options include linear, tactile and clicky.
- Supports QMK, VIA and hot-swappable 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the
Yunzii B98 PRO
Build quality in the top 15% of 96% boards under $100.
- Tri-mode connectivity includes Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz and wired USB-C.
- An 8000mAh battery is listed for wireless use.
- Includes an OLED screen, knob support and a 96% layout with a numpad.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Missing ISO-UK, ISO-ES, ISO-SW. The other board is sold in those layouts.
Pick the Keychron V5 if you prefer a wired keyboard, want listed tactile or clicky switch choices, or need one of its additional regional layouts. Choose the Yunzii B98 PRO if wireless modes, its 8000mAh battery and OLED screen are more useful to your setup. Both provide QMK/VIA and hot-swappable switches, so those features do not decide the comparison.
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 V5
Yunzii B98 PRO
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Max polling rate
8,000 Hz
1,000 Hz
Higher polling helps competitive FPS and does nothing for typing
Case material
ABS, Plastic
Metal, Plastic
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Linear
Mount style
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount, Tray Mount
Gasket Mount
- Keychron V5
- Yunzii B98 PRO
- Performance
- 9183
- Build quality
- 8981
- Productivity
- 9893
- Customizability
- 9894
- Portability
- 4562
- Layout size: 96%
- Hot-swappable
- Knob
- QMK
- VIA
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The B98 PRO has an edge for office flexibility, travel and content-focused setups because it combines wireless modes with a screen. The V5 is a more straightforward pick for programmers who want a choice of listed switch types. Gaming and modding are close: both share key core features, with neither offering a clear overall advantage across those categories.
It's a tie
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate and N-key rollover.
- The V5 is wired only, while the B98 PRO offers wired, Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity.
Keychron V5 vs Yunzii B98 PRO specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 27 specs differ
Keychron V5
Yunzii B98 PRO
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 V5
- Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
Out of stockShips to you
- Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
Yunzii B98 PRO
- Yunzii
ISO-DE, ISO-FR
In stockShips to you
Keychron V5 vs Yunzii B98 PRO: your questions
No. The V5 is listed as wired only, with USB-C connectivity. For wireless modes, consider the B98 PRO, which lists Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz alongside wired USB-C.
Yes. The B98 PRO lists Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz and wired USB-C connectivity. Its listed battery capacity is 8000mAh.
Both are 96% keyboards, and the vendor descriptions specify a numpad for each. The B98 PRO is described as a 100-key layout plus knob.
The Yunzii B98 PRO lists an OLED screen. The Keychron V5 is listed without a screen.
Yes, both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. Their descriptions specify support for both 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
Both list QMK and VIA support. Keychron also describes using its Launcher web app with the V5 for key remapping and macros.
The Keychron V5 lists linear, tactile and clicky switch types, with vendor-listed K Pro Red and Brown options. The B98 PRO lists linear switches, including YUNZII Milk V2 Linear and YUNZII Candy Linear options.
Those layouts are listed for the Keychron V5. The B98 PRO layout options do not include ISO-UK, ISO-ES or ISO-SW.
Both have south-facing LEDs, and both compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark. The notes also caution that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
The B98 PRO is listed with an aluminum plate. The Keychron V5 is listed with a steel plate.
Both list Mac and Windows support. Keychron also describes a system toggle and additional keycaps for Windows and macOS with the V5.
The V5 is listed at 1170g, and the B98 PRO at 1188g. Both are close to 1.2kg, so wireless connectivity rather than the listed weight is the clearer travel distinction.
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