Velocifire KK98 R2 vs Royalaxe XL98
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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.
Velocifire KK98 R2
Royalaxe XL98
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
Aluminum
Aluminum, Plastic
Knob
No
Yes
Display
None
Yes
A case display rather than a typing feature
Weight
1,100 g
1,800 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Velocifire KK98 R2
- Royalaxe XL98
- Performance
- 6856
- Build quality
- 7257
- Productivity
- 6476
- Customizability
- 6972
- Portability
- 4465
- Layout size: 98%
- Hot-swappable
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
Velocifire KK98 R2 vs Royalaxe XL98 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 23 specs differ
Velocifire KK98 R2
Royalaxe XL98
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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