Keykobo Pixtendo Pixel67 vs Meletrix Zoom98 SE65% vs numpad
Choose the Pixel67 for a compact 65% layout and ANSI or ISO-DE options, or the Zoom98 SE if you need a numpad.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keykobo Pixtendo Pixel67
65%
Build quality in the top 10% of 65% boards under $200.
- 65% layout with Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity.
- Aluminum case and aluminum plate, with an integrated wrist rest.
- Supports ANSI and ISO-DE layouts, plus several layout options including split Backspace and split Left Shift.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
Get the
Meletrix Zoom98 SE
numpad
Build quality in the top 5% of 98% boards under $300.
- 98% layout includes a numpad and ANSI physical layout.
- Aluminum case with a polycarbonate plate and gasket mount.
- Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity, with a listed 4500mAh battery.
- 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.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Pick the Keykobo Pixtendo Pixel67 if desk space, ISO-DE support, or a choice of layout configurations matters most. Choose the Meletrix Zoom98 SE if you need a numpad and prefer its polycarbonate plate and LCD screen. Both provide hot-swap support and QMK and VIA compatibility, so the main decision is compact 65% versus compact full-size.
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.
Keykobo Pixtendo Pixel67
Meletrix Zoom98 SE
Layout size
65%
98%
Ergonomics
Split Backspace
Split Spacebar
Display
LED
LCD
A case display rather than a typing feature
Weight
2,870 g
1,000 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
Layout standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE
ANSI
ISO and JIS exist so regional layouts fit
- Keykobo Pixtendo Pixel67
- Meletrix Zoom98 SE
- Performance
- 7579
- Build quality
- 8685
- Productivity
- 8593
- Customizability
- 9490
- Portability
- 8855
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Case material: Aluminum
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- QMK
What will you mostly use it for?
The Pixel67 is the more suitable pick for buyers prioritizing a smaller footprint, ISO-DE availability, or varied physical layout options. The Zoom98 SE takes the office and content-creation picks where its numpad is useful, and it is the stronger fit for programming when number entry matters. Gaming is a tie on the listed connection options, polling rate, and key rollover. Both boards offer substantial customization through hot-swap and firmware support.
It's a tie
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate and support wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz connections.
- Both have gasket mounts, hot-swap support, and N-Key Rollover.
Keykobo Pixtendo Pixel67 vs Meletrix Zoom98 SE specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 25 specs differ
Keykobo Pixtendo Pixel67
Meletrix Zoom98 SE
Switch options
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
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keykobo Pixtendo Pixel67
MonacoKeys
ISO-DE
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
Meletrix Zoom98 SE
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Keykobo Pixtendo Pixel67 vs Meletrix Zoom98 SE: your questions
The Zoom98 SE has a 98% layout with a numpad. The Pixel67 uses a 65% layout, and its compatibility notes specify that it has no numpad.
Yes, the Pixel67 is listed with ISO-DE support, and the vendor describes a fully assembled ISO-DE QWERTZ option. The Zoom98 SE's compatibility rules say ISO layouts, including ISO-DE, are not offered.
Both list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity. The Pixel67's vendor description specifies USB-C for wired use, and the Zoom98 SE vendor listing also specifies USB-C.
The Meletrix Zoom98 SE has a polycarbonate plate. The Pixel67 is listed with an aluminum plate.
Yes, both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. The Pixel67 vendor describes its barebone option as a kit without switches or keycaps, while the Zoom98 SE is described as a barebones kit without switches or keycaps.
Both the Pixel67 and Zoom98 SE list QMK and VIA support. The Pixel67 vendor description also says users can remap keys and create layers and macros.
The Zoom98 SE has south-facing LEDs, and its compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark. Some sculpted keycaps may also clip its LEDs.
The Pixel67 is a 65% keyboard, while the Zoom98 SE is a 98% compact full-size keyboard. The Pixel67's smaller layout also means it has no function row or numpad.
The Zoom98 SE is listed with a 4500mAh battery. Its vendor listing describes two 2250mAh lithium-ion batteries in the kit.
The Pixel67 vendor describes both barebone and fully assembled configurations. The barebone kit excludes switches and keycaps, while fully assembled versions include PIX switches and ABS double-shot keycaps.
The Zoom98 SE is listed with an LCD screen and a programmable LCD display in its vendor description. The Pixel67 is listed with an LED screen.
Both product listings specify a 1000 Hz polling rate. The Zoom98 SE vendor listing separately specifies different polling rates over 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth, so check the connection-specific details if those matter to your setup.
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