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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 13, 2026

Qwertykeys Neo98 vs Yunzii X98

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Qwertykeys Neo98

Build quality in the top 5% of 98% boards under $100.

Get the

Yunzii X98

Knob

Build quality in the top 10% of 98% boards under $150.

Rules this board out

  • South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
  • No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.

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.

Qwertykeys Neo98

Yunzii X98

  • 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

    Polycarbonate

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • Weight

    1,798 g

    1,270 g

    Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel

  • Layout standard

    ANSI, ISO

    ANSI

    ISO and JIS exist so regional layouts fit

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Qwertykeys Neo98
  • Yunzii X98
Performance
53
82
Build quality
94
77
Productivity
88
93
Customizability
86
89
Portability
62
65

What they share

  • Layout size: 98%
  • Hot-swappable
  • Battery: 8,000 mAh
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
  • QMK
  • VIA
See every spec side by side

Full specs

Qwertykeys Neo98 vs Yunzii X98 specs

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

10 of 25 specs differ

Qwertykeys Neo98

Yunzii X98

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

98%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI, ISO
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

2.4 GHz, Wired, Bluetooth
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

8,000 mAh
8,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel
Polycarbonate

Plate material

Aluminum, Plastic, POM
—

Keycaps

ABS, PBT
ABS, PC

Weight

1,798 g
1,270 g

Dimensions

18 x 398 x 134 mm
45 x 391 x 142 mm

Typing angle

7°
—

Backlight

None
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
Yes

VIA

Yes
Yes

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2025

Where to buy

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For EU buyers

ISO layouts by store

Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.

Qwertykeys Neo98

Yunzii X98

No ISO layout at the stores we track.

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