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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Keychron Lemokey X3 vs Zerodate K98

Get the Keychron Lemokey X3 for hot-swappable. Get the Zerodate K98 for knob.

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.

Keychron Lemokey X3

Zerodate K98

  • Layout size

    100%

    98%

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

  • Case material

    ABS, Plastic

    ABS

  • Switch options

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

    Linear

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Keychron Lemokey X3
  • Zerodate K98
Performance
83
84
Build quality
85
73
Productivity
96
80
Customizability
91
86
Portability
47
43

What they share

  • Connection: Wired
  • Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
  • QMK
  • VIA
  • Keycaps: ABS
See every spec side by side

From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

Keychron Lemokey X3

3.0

4 owner reviews

Praise
“After a disappointing experience with a razer blackwidow keyboard I wasn't sure where to turn. I got this lemokey and love it. I am not a fan of RGB products requiring a program to constantly run in the background. I consolidated all rgb accessories into one…”
Richard B.Verified buyer· via Keychron
Critique
“The Numpad enter never worked. The L is really hard to get to register. The base bends like paper and overall its really cheap quality.”
EliVerified buyer· via Keychron

Zerodate K98

No owner reviews collected yet.

Full specs

Keychron Lemokey X3 vs Zerodate K98 specs

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

13 of 26 specs differ

Keychron Lemokey X3

Zerodate K98

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

Gasket Mount
—

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

100%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

ABS, Plastic
ABS

Plate material

Polycarbonate
—

Keycaps

ABS
ABS

Weight

807 g
731.6 g

Dimensions

42 x 446 x 138 mm
36 x 385 x 136 mm

Typing angle

9°
—

Backlight

RGB, north-facing
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
Yes

VIA

Yes
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2025

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • KeychronHK

    In stock
    $49Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$49Visit
Zerodate K982 stores
  • VelocifireCN

    In stock
    $45Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$45Visit

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