Yunzii AL98 vs B98 PROAluminum Case or OLED Knob
Get the AL98 for its CNC aluminum case and 98% layout; choose the B98 PRO for its OLED, customizable knob, and ISO layout options.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Yunzii AL98
Build quality in the top 5% of 98% boards under $150.
- CNC aluminum case with a gasket-mounted structure and sound-dampening design.
- 98% layout with a numpad.
- 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.
Get the
Yunzii B98 PRO
Knob
Build quality in the top 15% of 96% boards under $100.
- OLED display and a knob with default multimedia volume control and QMK/VIA customization.
- ISO, ISO-DE, and ISO-FR layout options.
- Aluminum plate and five-layer filling structure.
- 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.
Choose the AL98 if a CNC aluminum case and its 98% layout are your priorities. Choose the B98 PRO if you want an OLED, a customizable multimedia knob, ISO layout options, or its specified aluminum plate and five-layer filling structure.
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 AL98
Yunzii B98 PRO
Layout size
98%
96%
Case material
Aluminum
Metal, Plastic
Knob
No
Yes
Display
None
OLED, LED
A case display rather than a typing feature
Weight
2,175 g
1,188 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Yunzii AL98
- Yunzii B98 PRO
- Performance
- 8083
- Build quality
- 8281
- Productivity
- 8993
- Customizability
- 8694
- Portability
- 6762
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 8,000 mAh
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Switch options: Linear
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
What will you mostly use it for?
The B98 PRO has the clearer advantage for office work with ISO layout choices, and it is the lighter listed board for travel. Its OLED and configurable knob also make it the more feature-rich choice for content creation. Programming is a close call because both offer QMK/VIA, hot-swap support, and a numpad. For gaming, the shared listed performance-oriented features leave the aluminum case versus dedicated knob as the main distinction; modders may prefer the B98 PRO’s specified aluminum plate and five-layer filling structure.
It's a tie
- Both list linear switches, gasket mounting, N-key rollover, and a 1000 Hz polling rate.
- The AL98 has a CNC aluminum case; the B98 PRO adds a knob with default multimedia volume control.
Yunzii AL98 vs B98 PRO specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
9 of 25 specs differ
Yunzii AL98
Yunzii B98 PRO
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Yunzii AL98
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Yunzii B98 PRO
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ISO-DE, ISO-FR
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Yunzii AL98 vs B98 PRO: your questions
The AL98 has a CNC aluminum case and a 98% layout. The B98 PRO adds an OLED, a customizable knob, and ISO layout options.
Yes, the B98 PRO’s listing specifies an OLED. The AL98 is listed without a screen.
The B98 PRO is listed with ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, and ISO-FR options. The AL98 is ANSI only.
Yes, both are described as compact full-size layouts with a numpad. The AL98 is listed as 98%, while the B98 PRO is listed as 96%.
The B98 PRO is listed at 1188g, while the AL98 is listed at 2175g. That makes the B98 PRO the lighter of the two by their listed weights.
Both keyboards list QMK and VIA support. The B98 PRO description also specifically mentions using QMK/VIA to customize its knob.
Both list hot-swappable switches. The B98 PRO description specifies support for 3-pin and 5-pin switches, and the AL98 description also specifies 3-pin and 5-pin support.
The B98 PRO description says its knob provides multimedia volume control by default. It also says the knob supports QMK/VIA customization.
Both list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity, along with an 8000mAh battery. The AL98 vendor description names Bluetooth 5.0, while the B98 PRO description gives differing Bluetooth versions, so check the product details for the version on the specific listing.
Both have south-facing LEDs. Their compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
The AL98 is listed with an aluminum case, and its vendor description specifies CNC aluminum. The B98 PRO is listed with a plastic and metal case and an aluminum plate.
The B98 PRO lists ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, and ISO-FR layouts, while the AL98 lists ANSI only. Choose the B98 PRO if you need one of those ISO variants.
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