Compare Skyloong SK96 vs Zerodate K98 Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Skyloong SK96 and Zerodate K98 and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

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Main differences	Released in 2023 Has Tactile switch options Supports hot-swappable switches Available in a 96% layout Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Features PBT keycaps	Released in 2025 Has Linear switch options Available in a 98% layout Comes with a knob Compatible with both Mac and Windows Provides dedicated media keys Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Features N-key rollover Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Weighs about 731.6 g Sized at 36 x 385 x 136 mm Made with a ABS case Features ABS keycaps
Score	Scores Performance: 62.2 Build Quality: 57.5 Productivity: 51.2 Customizability: 53.7 Portability: 41.8	Scores Performance: 83.2 Build Quality: 72.7 Productivity: 79.7 Customizability: 86.5 Portability: 42.9
Name	Name Skyloong SK96	Name Zerodate K98
Release year	Release year 2023	Release year 2025
Switch Options	Switch Options Tactile	Switch Options Linear
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 96%	Layout Size 98%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Wired, Wired only	Connection Wired, Wired only
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style -
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb	Backlight Rgb
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material -	Case Material ABS
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material ABS
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions 36 x 385 x 136 mm
Weight	Weight -	Weight 731.6g