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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Velocifire KK98 R2 vs Sikakeyb SK8

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What actually differs

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

Sikakeyb SK8

  • Layout size

    98%

    95%

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

  • Ergonomics

    Standard

    Split Spacebar

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • Display

    None

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Velocifire KK98 R2
  • Sikakeyb SK8
Performance
68
51
Build quality
72
70
Productivity
64
84
Customizability
68
85
Portability
44
57

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Case material: Aluminum
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
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Full specs

Velocifire KK98 R2 vs Sikakeyb SK8 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

10 of 22 specs differ

Velocifire KK98 R2

Sikakeyb SK8

Typing & switches

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

98%
95%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Split Spacebar

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

Wired only
4,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

—
Polycarbonate

Weight

1,100 g
—

Dimensions

30 x 384 x 140 mm
—

Typing angle

6°
6°

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2023

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • VelocifireCN

    In stock
    $208Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$208Visit
Sikakeyb SK82 stores
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $199Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$199Visit

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