Yunzii AL75 vs YZ98Aluminum Build vs 98% Layout Choice
Choose the AL75 for a premium, portable aluminum build, or the YZ98 for a larger, more affordable layout with a full number pad.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Yunzii AL75
Aluminum Build
Build quality in the top 35% of 75% boards under $100.
- CNC aluminum case construction for a premium feel and sound.
- Larger 6000mAh battery capacity for extended wireless use.
- More compact 75% layout saves desk space.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Get the
Yunzii YZ98
98% Layout Choice
Build quality in the bottom 20% of 98% boards under $100.
- 98% layout includes a full number pad and dedicated navigation keys.
- Often available at a more affordable price point.
- Lighter weight (1050g) than the aluminum AL75.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Your primary need dictates the choice. If a number pad, dedicated arrow keys, and a budget-friendly price are essential, the Yunzii YZ98 is the logical pick. If you value a premium metal build, a more portable form factor, and a larger battery for wireless use, the Yunzii AL75 is worth the extra investment. Both will deliver a solid gasket-mounted typing experience with full customization potential.
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.
Yunzii AL75
Yunzii YZ98
Layout size
75%
98%
Battery
6,000 mAh
4,600 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Linear
Weight
1,364 g
1,050 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
Dimensions
38 x 315 x 138 mm
39 x 390 x 147 mm
- Yunzii AL75
- Yunzii YZ98
- Performance
- 7658
- Build quality
- 7147
- Productivity
- 7775
- Customizability
- 6158
- Portability
- 9254
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The YZ98 is the clear choice for office work, programming, and content creation due to its inclusive 98% layout with a number pad. The AL75 wins for travel and modding, thanks to its compact size, aluminum build, and larger battery. For gaming, the keyboards are evenly matched on core performance specs, leaving the decision to layout preference.
It's a tie
- Both offer a 1000Hz polling rate in wired mode for low latency.
- Both feature N-key rollover for simultaneous key presses.
- Both have south-facing RGB lighting.
Yunzii AL75 vs YZ98 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
5 of 20 specs differ
Yunzii AL75
Yunzii YZ98
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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Yunzii AL75 vs YZ98: your questions
The Yunzii AL75 features a CNC aluminum case. The YZ98's case material is not specified in the provided listings, but it is not described as aluminum, suggesting a different construction.
Yes, the Yunzii YZ98 uses a 98% layout which includes a full number pad. The AL75 uses a 75% layout and does not have a number pad.
The Yunzii AL75 has a larger 6000mAh battery, while the YZ98 has a 4600mAh battery. Based on capacity alone, the AL75 should offer longer wireless usage between charges.
Yes, both the Yunzii AL75 and YZ98 feature hot-swappable PCBs. This allows you to change the mechanical switches without soldering.
The AL75 is a 75% layout with 80 keys, omitting the number pad and some navigation keys. The YZ98 is a 98% layout with 99 keys, compacting a full number pad and navigation cluster into a space-saving design.
Yes, both keyboards list Mac/Win support in their specifications. The vendor description for the AL75 also mentions a Win/Mac toggle switch on the top of the keyboard.
The Yunzii AL75 is better for a small desk. It is 315mm wide, which is 75mm narrower than the 390mm wide YZ98, saving significant space.
Yes, both feature south-facing RGB LEDs. The YZ98's vendor description additionally mentions it has RGB backlights on the front and side.
According to its specifications, the Yunzii YZ98 is available with YUNZII Milk Switches or YUNZII Cocoa Cream V2 Switches. The metadata indicates these are linear switch types.
Yes, the Yunzii AL75 lists 'Diy Kit/Barebones' as an extra feature, indicating it is available as a kit without pre-installed switches and keycaps.
Both keyboards support a 1000Hz polling rate. The AL75 vendor description specifies this is for USB-C wired mode, and the YZ98 description states its 2.4G wireless mode also reaches 1000Hz.
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