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Newmen GM1000 vs Vgn S99

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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.

Newmen GM1000

Vgn S99

  • Battery

    3,000 mAh

    6,000 mAh

    A larger battery means fewer cables during the day

  • Case material

    ABS

    Plastic

  • Switch options

    Clicky, Linear

    Linear

  • Display

    None

    LED

    A case display rather than a typing feature

  • Sound dampening

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Newmen GM1000
  • Vgn S99
Performance
48
58
Build quality
39
52
Productivity
53
62
Customizability
54
59
Portability
51
59

What they share

  • Layout size: 96%
  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Newmen GM1000 vs Vgn S99 specs

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

7 of 20 specs differ

Newmen GM1000

Vgn S99

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear
Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

โ€”
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

96%
96%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
LED

Connectivity & battery

Connection

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

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

Battery

3,000 mAh
6,000 mAhBetter

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
Plastic

Plate material

โ€”
FR4

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

857 g
โ€”

Dimensions

39 x 120 x 368 mm
โ€”

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2022
2026

Where to buy

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