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Qwertykeys QK100 V2 vs Royalaxe XL98

Get the Qwertykeys QK100 V2 for sound dampening. Get the Royalaxe XL98 for knob.

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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.

Qwertykeys QK100 V2

Royalaxe XL98

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    Aluminum, Plastic

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • Weight

    1,600 g

    1,800 g

    Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel

  • Sound dampening

    Yes

    No

  • Plate material

    Plastic

    CarbonFiber

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Qwertykeys QK100 V2
  • Royalaxe XL98
Performance
68
56
Build quality
62
57
Productivity
68
76
Customizability
73
72
Portability
62
65

What they share

  • Layout size: 98%
  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Battery: 8,000 mAh
  • Switch options: Linear
  • Display: Yes
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Full specs

Qwertykeys QK100 V2 vs Royalaxe XL98 specs

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

9 of 21 specs differ

Qwertykeys QK100 V2

Royalaxe XL98

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

98%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

Yes
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

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

Battery

8,000 mAh
8,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum, Plastic

Plate material

Plastic
CarbonFiber

Keycaps

ABS, PBT
PBT

Weight

1,600 g
1,800 g

Dimensions

18 x 415 x 131 mm
67 x 220 x 543 mm

Typing angle

7°
—

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2023

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