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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 28, 2026

Yunzii B98 PRO vs C98

Choose the B98 PRO for QMK/VIA, its knob and OLED screen; consider the C98 if its larger battery and listed themed accessories matter more.

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Yunzii B98 PRO

Knob

Build quality in the top 15% of 96% boards under $100.

If you want

  • QMK and VIA support, with key remapping and macro features described by the vendor.
  • A multimedia knob and OLED screen add controls absent from the C98 metadata.
  • Listed 1000 Hz polling rate and N-key rollover.

Rules this board out

  • 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.

Get the

Yunzii C98

Battery

Build quality in the bottom 35% of 98% boards under $150.

If you want

  • Its 10000mAh battery is larger than the B98 PRO's 8000mAh battery.
  • The vendor description lists a matching mousepad, stickers, extra keycaps and a dust cover.
  • It supports hot-swapping 3-pin and 5-pin switches, according to the vendor description.

Rules this board out

  • 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.

Bottom line

For programmable controls and a more feature-dense setup, choose the B98 PRO: it combines QMK/VIA, a knob, an OLED screen and a listed 1000 Hz polling rate. Choose the C98 if its larger battery or themed accessory bundle matters more than those controls. Both offer hot-swappable switches and tri-mode connectivity.

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.

Yunzii B98 PRO

Yunzii C98

  • Layout size

    96%

    98%

  • Battery

    8,000 mAh

    10,000 mAh

    A larger battery means fewer cables during the day

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • Display

    OLED, LED

    None

    A case display rather than a typing feature

  • Weight

    1,188 g

    1,331.5 g

    Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Yunzii B98 PRO
  • Yunzii C98
Performance
84
75
Build quality
81
59
Productivity
93
66
Customizability
94
61
Portability
63
66

What they share

  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Switch options: Linear
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
  • Keycaps: PBT
See every spec side by side

Best for

What will you mostly use it for?

The B98 PRO takes the edge for office work, programming, modding and content creation because of its extra controls and QMK/VIA support. Its listed polling rate also gives it the clearer gaming specification. Travel is a split decision: the B98 PRO is lighter, while the C98 has the larger battery. The C98 remains a viable option if its themed design and listed accessories are priorities.

For gaming

Pick the Yunzii B98 PRO

  • The B98 PRO lists a 1000 Hz polling rate; no polling rate is listed for the C98.
  • Both offer linear switches, gasket mounting, RGB and N-key rollover.
  • The B98 PRO's QMK/VIA support and knob add customization options.

Full specs

Yunzii B98 PRO vs C98 specs

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

11 of 25 specs differ

Yunzii B98 PRO

Yunzii C98

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

96%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-FR
ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-FR

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

OLED, LED
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

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

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

8,000 mAh
10,000 mAhBetter

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Metal, Plastic
—

Plate material

Aluminum
—

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

1,188 g
1,331.5 g

Dimensions

49 x 414 x 142 mm
44 x 406 x 168 mm

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2026

For EU buyers

ISO layouts by store

Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.

Yunzii B98 PRO

  • Yunzii

    ISO-DE, ISO-FR

    In stockShips to you

Yunzii C98

  • Yunzii

    ISO-DE, ISO-FR

    In stockShips to you

Where to buy

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FAQ

Yunzii B98 PRO vs C98: your questions

The B98 PRO lists QMK/VIA support, a knob, an OLED screen and a 1000 Hz polling rate. The C98 has a larger 10000mAh battery and its vendor description lists themed accessories.

QMK and VIA support are listed for the B98 PRO, not the C98. The C98 vendor description mentions software for remapping keys and creating macros, but does not identify it as QMK or VIA.

The C98 has a listed 10000mAh battery, while the B98 PRO has an 8000mAh battery. These capacities alone do not establish how long either keyboard lasts between charges.

Yes, the B98 PRO metadata lists an OLED screen. The C98 metadata lists no screen.

The B98 PRO weighs 1188 g, compared with 1331.5 g for the C98. Both are substantial keyboards, so neither is especially light based on these listed weights.

Both list hot-swap support. Their vendor descriptions say they support 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches without soldering.

Both list Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity, as well as wired USB-C connection. The B98 PRO vendor description specifies Bluetooth 5.3 in its specifications, while C98 vendor descriptions specify Bluetooth 5.0.

The B98 PRO has the clearer fit for buyers who want programmable key behavior because it lists QMK and VIA support. Both keyboards also offer a numeric keypad and hot-swappable switches.

Yes. Both vendor descriptions describe a 100-key layout with a numeric keypad, though their layout naming differs across the product listings.

The C98 vendor description lists a matching mousepad, stickers, extra keycaps and a dust cover. Those accessories are not listed for the B98 PRO.

The B98 PRO metadata lists a 1000 Hz polling rate. No polling rate is listed for the C98, so the available specifications do not support a direct comparison.

ANSI is listed among the B98 PRO's layout standards. The C98 metadata lists ISO, ISO-DE and ISO-FR, and its vendor page describes German and French ISO variants.

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