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MCHOSE G98 vs Skyloong GK980 JIUWEI

Get the MCHOSE G98 for rapid trigger and the 8,000 mAh battery. Get the Skyloong GK980 JIUWEI for knob.

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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.

MCHOSE G98

Skyloong GK980 JIUWEI

  • Rapid trigger

    Yes

    No

    Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing

  • Connection

    2.4 GHz, Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Battery

    8,000 mAh

    4,000 mAh

    A larger battery means fewer cables during the day

  • Switch options

    Linear

    Linear, Tactile

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • MCHOSE G98
  • Skyloong GK980 JIUWEI
Performance
75
67
Build quality
61
63
Productivity
77
70
Customizability
62
60
Portability
67
51

What they share

  • Layout size: 98%
  • Hot-swappable
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
  • Sound dampening
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Full specs

MCHOSE G98 vs Skyloong GK980 JIUWEI specs

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

10 of 21 specs differ

MCHOSE G98

Skyloong GK980 JIUWEI

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
Linear, Tactile

Rapid trigger

Yes
No

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

98%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Battery

8,000 mAhBetter
4,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

—
ABS

Plate material

—
Steel

Keycaps

PBT
ABS, PBT

Weight

1,700 g
960 g

Dimensions

30 x 390 x 140 mm
36 x 323 x 141 mm

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2023

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