Yunzii B98 PRO vs IF99Knob and OLED vs LCD Screen
Pick the B98 PRO for its dual-knob design and broader layout and color options, or the IF99 for its customizable LCD screen and slightly more compact footprint.
Which one should you get?
Get the
Yunzii B98 PRO
Knob and OLED
- Dual-style knob design with a 3D cat knob or round metal knob, plus multi-media keys.
- QMK/VIA support with hot-swap for 3-pin and 5-pin switches and a five-layer filling structure.
- Layout options cover ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE and ISO-FR, broader than the IF99's ANSI listing.
- Heavier and wider footprint than the IF99 at 1188g and 414 mm wide.
- The vendor lists a backorder notice on some color and switch combinations.
- No customer reviews are available on this listing despite the vendor page showing reviews.
Get the
Yunzii IF99
LCD Screen
- Customizable LCD screen that can show time, GIFs, photos, battery status and connection mode.
- Magnetic colorful metal badge that also hides the 2.4 GHz receiver.
- QMK/VIA support with full-key hot-swap for 3-pin and 5-pin switches and gasket mounting.
- Layout standard is listed as ANSI only, with no ISO variants.
- Only two colorways, White and Black, compared with the B98 PRO's wider palette.
- No multi-media keys or knob are mentioned on the IF99 listing.
Choose the Yunzii B98 PRO if you want a dedicated knob, multi-media keys and the widest layout and color options. Choose the Yunzii IF99 if a customizable LCD screen, a magnetic receiver-hiding badge and a smaller desk footprint matter more than a knob. Both share tri-mode connectivity, QMK/VIA, gasket mounting and an 8000mAh battery, so the screen and knob are the deciding differences.
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 IF99
Layout size
96%
95%
Knob
Yes
No
Display
OLED, LED
Yes
Weight
1,188 g
1,238.5 g
Layout standard
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-FR
ANSI
- Yunzii B98 PRO
- Yunzii IF99
- Performance
- 8482
- Build quality
- 8281
- Productivity
- 9389
- Customizability
- 9489
- Portability
- 6263
- 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 edges ahead in office and gaming setups because of its knob, multi-media keys and N-Key Rollover listing. The IF99 takes the content creation slot thanks to its customizable LCD screen and magnetic badge. Programming is effectively a tie, since both share QMK/VIA, gasket mounting and PBT keycaps. Travel favors the IF99 on its smaller footprint, while modding leans to the B98 PRO for its aluminum plate and broader color selection.
Pick the Yunzii B98 PRO
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate and QMK/VIA for remapping keys and recording macros.
- The B98 PRO lists N-Key Rollover plus multi-media keys and knob support, useful for quick volume changes during play.
- Pre-lubed switches and tuned stabilizers on the B98 PRO are described by the vendor as giving consistent keystrokes.
Yunzii B98 PRO vs IF99 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
8 of 25 specs differ
Yunzii B98 PRO
Yunzii IF99
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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Yunzii B98 PRO vs IF99: your questions
The B98 PRO adds a dual-style knob, multi-media keys and N-Key Rollover, while the IF99 adds a customizable LCD screen and a magnetic metal badge that hides the 2.4 GHz receiver. Both use gasket mounting, QMK/VIA support, an 8000mAh battery and a 1000 Hz polling rate.
Yes, both keyboards list QMK and VIA support, which allows key remapping, macros and RGB adjustment. The B98 PRO vendor page also mentions multiple layers and saved profiles for switching between game and work setups.
Both have screens, but they differ. The IF99 uses a customizable LCD screen that can show time, GIFs, photos, battery status and connection mode, while the B98 PRO lists an OLED/LED screen with a metallic cat logo LED that shows battery level.
Yes, both are hot-swappable and support 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches, so you can change switches without soldering. Both ship pre-built with linear switch options, such as YUNZII Milk V2 or Candy on the B98 PRO and Cocoa Cream V2 or Gateron Zero on the IF99.
The B98 PRO has an edge for office work because its listing includes multi-media keys, a knob for volume control and N-Key Rollover. Both keep a numeric pad and use double-shot PBT Cherry Profile keycaps with gasket mounting and sound dampening.
Yes, the IF99 vendor page describes it as a Win/Mac keyboard with QMK/VIA customization available on Windows and macOS. The B98 PRO also lists Mac/Win support along with Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz and USB-C wired modes.
Both keyboards use an 8000mAh battery, which the vendor describes as providing extended use between charges. The B98 PRO page also mentions a metallic cat logo LED that displays battery level at a glance, and the IF99 LCD can show battery status.
The IF99 has a smaller footprint at 385 x 143 mm compared with the B98 PRO at 414 x 142 mm. The IF99 is listed at 1238.5g and the B98 PRO at 1188g, so the B98 PRO is slightly lighter on paper despite being wider.
Yes, the IF99 supports full-key hot-swap for 3-pin and 5-pin switches. The vendor also notes a gasket-mounted design with multiple layers of sound-absorbing material to reduce noise.
The B98 PRO covers ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE and ISO-FR and comes in colors including Pink, Blue, Beige, Black, Coffee Brown, Matcha Green and Lilac Purple. The IF99 is listed as ANSI only and comes in White or Black.
The B98 PRO includes a dual-style knob design, with a 3D cat knob or round metal knob, and supports volume control and QMK/VIA customization. The IF99 listing does not mention a knob, but it includes a magnetic metal badge.
Both use double-shot PBT Cherry Profile keycaps and linear switches. The B98 PRO lists an aluminum plate with plastic and metal case materials, while the IF99 does not list its plate material in the specifications.
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