Compare Alchemist Keyboards Metanoia vs Royalaxe XL98 Differences Side by Side

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Main differences	Released in 2026 Available in a 100% layout Includes a No display Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Uses a Top Mount mounting style Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity Weighs about 1710 g Offers No RGB lighting	Released in 2023 Has Linear switch options Available in a 98% layout Comes with a knob Includes a Yes display Compatible with both Mac and Windows Connects via USB-C Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Equipped with a 8000 mAh battery Weighs about 1800 g Sized at 67 x 220 x 543 mm Made with a Aluminum, Plastic case Features PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 73.3 Build Quality: 70.7 Productivity: 81.4 Customizability: 87.4 Portability: 44.2	Scores Performance: 56.5 Build Quality: 58.1 Productivity: 76.5 Customizability: 72.8 Portability: 66
Name	Name Alchemist Keyboards Metanoia	Name Royalaxe XL98
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2023
Switch Options	Switch Options -	Switch Options Linear
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 100%	Layout Size 98%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Wired, Wired only	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity 8000 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Top Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight	Backlight Rgb
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material -	Case Material Aluminum, Plastic
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material -	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions 67 x 220 x 543 mm
Weight	Weight 1710g	Weight 1800g