Qwertykeys Neo98 vs QK101Compact Layout or Screen
Get the Neo98 for a compact 98% layout, QMK support, and multiple bottom-case material options; get the QK101 for a full-size layout, customizable screen, and RGB option.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Qwertykeys Neo98
Build quality in the top 5% of 98% boards under $100.
- QMK support alongside VIA support.
- Brass or copper bottom-case options and stainless-steel weight choices.
- Poron gasket, silicone gasket, and top-mount assembly options.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Get the
Qwertykeys QK101
Build quality in the top 5% of 100% boards under $200.
- Customizable screen with built-in themes and support for uploaded GIFs.
- Optional per-key RGB PCB.
- Listed 4000 Hz polling rate.
Choose the Neo98 for QMK support, its compact full-size layout, and its brass or copper bottom-case options. Choose the QK101 for a conventional 100% layout, customizable screen, optional RGB, and its listed 4000 Hz polling rate.
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.
Qwertykeys Neo98
Qwertykeys QK101
Layout size
98%
100%
Connection
2.4 GHz, Wired, Bluetooth
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel
Aluminum, Copper
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount, Top Mount
Display
None
TFT, OLED
A case display rather than a typing feature
- Qwertykeys Neo98
- Qwertykeys QK101
- Performance
- 5378
- Build quality
- 9491
- Productivity
- 8982
- Customizability
- 8685
- Portability
- 6263
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 8,000 mAh
- VIA
- Sound dampening
- Layout standard: ANSI, ISO
What will you mostly use it for?
The QK101 has the clearest edge for gaming and screen-focused customization, with its listed polling rate and optional RGB. Its full-size layout also suits buyers who want the conventional spacing around a numpad. The Neo98 is the more compact pick for programming and travel, and its QMK support and varied case components give modders more explicit options. Both support wireless use and multiple mounting approaches.
Pick the Qwertykeys QK101
- The QK101 lists a 4000 Hz polling rate.
- Its optional RGB PCB provides per-key RGB, while the Neo98 has no RGB.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Qwertykeys Neo98
6 owner reviews
“excellent board. build quality, sound, feel, options, aesthetics - I'm completely satisfied.”
Qwertykeys QK101
2 owner reviews
Qwertykeys Neo98 vs QK101 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
14 of 23 specs differ
Qwertykeys Neo98
Qwertykeys QK101
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Qwertykeys Neo98
- Go to MonacoKeys
MonacoKeys
ISO
In stockDoes not ship to you
Qwertykeys QK101
Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.
Qwertykeys Neo98 vs QK101: your questions
The Neo98 uses a compact 98% layout, while the QK101 is a 100% full-size board. The QK101 also has a customizable screen and optional RGB, while the Neo98 lists QMK support.
Yes, the Neo98 lists both QMK and VIA support. The QK101 description specifies VIA support, but does not list QMK.
Yes, the QK101 includes a screen with built-in themes and support for uploaded background and foreground GIFs. The vendor says those GIFs can sync with typing speed.
The QK101 offers an RGB PCB option with per-key RGB. The Neo98 is listed as having no RGB.
The QK101 is listed as a 100% full-size keyboard. The Neo98 has a compact 98% layout with a numpad but without the gaps of a conventional full-size board.
Both list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity. The Neo98 vendor description also specifies a 2.4 GHz dongle for its tri-mode configuration.
The QK101 lists a 4000 Hz polling rate. No polling rate is listed for the Neo98, so the available specifications do not support a direct rate comparison.
Both offer gasket and top-mount configurations. The Neo98 vendor also describes Poron and silicone gasket options.
The Neo98 is listed at 1798g, while the QK101 is listed at 2000g. The Neo98 is also listed as narrower, at 398 mm compared with the QK101's 440 mm.
Both are described as DIY or barebones kits, and the QK101 vendor explicitly says switches and keycaps are not included. Check the chosen Neo98 configuration and seller listing for its included components.
The Neo98 vendor describes brass or copper bottom cases and stainless-steel weights with several finishes. The QK101 is listed with aluminum and copper case materials and a stainless-steel weight.
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