Yunzii C98 vs C98 MAOISO Layout or Barebones Kit
Get the Yunzii C98 for its ISO-DE and ISO-FR layout options, or the C98 MAO for its barebones kit format and listed sound-dampening feature.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Yunzii C98
Build quality in the bottom 35% of 98% boards under $150.
- Available in ISO-DE and ISO-FR layout variants.
- Vendor-described bundle includes a matching mousepad, stickers, extra keycaps, and a dust cover.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the
Yunzii C98 MAO
Sound dampening
Build quality in the top 40% of 98% boards under $150.
- DIY kit/barebones format for buyers who want to build around the keyboard.
- Sound dampening, with the vendor describing multiple sound-absorbing layers, stabilizers, and silicone padding.
- 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.
Choose the Yunzii C98 if you need ISO-DE or ISO-FR, or want its vendor-described themed accessory bundle. Choose the C98 MAO if you want a barebones kit and its listed sound-dampening feature. Both offer the same listed connectivity, battery capacity, and 98% layout.
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 C98
Yunzii C98 MAO
Sound dampening
No
Yes
Layout standard
ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-FR
ANSI
ISO and JIS exist so regional layouts fit
- Yunzii C98
- Yunzii C98 MAO
- Performance
- 7575
- Build quality
- 5965
- Productivity
- 6676
- Customizability
- 6175
- Portability
- 6666
- Layout size: 98%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 10,000 mAh
- Switch options: Linear
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
What will you mostly use it for?
The C98 is the more direct fit for buyers who need ISO-DE or ISO-FR, which makes it the layout-led choice for office and programming setups. The C98 MAO is the stronger match for hands-on customization, given its barebones format and sound-dampening feature. For gaming and travel, the listed core specs are closely matched, so layout preference and intended setup matter more than a clear spec advantage. Both share the same south-facing LED compatibility caveat.
It's a tie
- Both are listed with linear switches, a gasket mount, wireless and wired connectivity, and N-key rollover.
- The C98 MAO vendor description specifically mentions factory-lubed linear switches, while the C98 vendor description also describes linear switches.
Yunzii C98 vs C98 MAO specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
2 of 18 specs differ
Yunzii C98
Yunzii C98 MAO
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
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 C98
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ISO-DE, ISO-FR
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Yunzii C98 MAO
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Yunzii C98 vs C98 MAO: your questions
The C98 offers ISO-DE and ISO-FR layouts, while the C98 MAO is listed as ANSI. The C98 MAO is also listed as a DIY kit/barebones board and includes sound dampening.
No, the C98 MAO is listed with an ANSI layout. Buyers who need ISO-DE or ISO-FR should look at the Yunzii C98.
Yes, the C98 is listed with ISO-DE and ISO-FR layout options. Its vendor description identifies German QWERTZ and French AZERTY variants.
The C98 MAO is listed as a DIY kit/barebones board, making it the more suitable choice for a build-focused purchase. Its vendor description also specifies full-key hot-swap support for 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
Both are listed as hot-swappable. The C98 MAO vendor description specifies support for 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches.
The C98 MAO is listed with sound dampening, and its vendor description mentions sound-absorbing layers, stabilizers, and silicone padding. The C98 vendor description also mentions sound-absorbing layers in its gasket construction.
Both list Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity, as well as wired connectivity. Each also has a listed 10,000mAh battery.
Both weigh 1331.5g and share listed dimensions of 44 x 406 x 168 mm. They also list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, wired connectivity, and a 10,000mAh battery.
Both keyboards have south-facing LEDs. Their compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends can stay dark and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Both are listed as 98% keyboards. The C98 MAO vendor description explicitly describes a dedicated numeric keypad.
The C98 MAO vendor description says its software can remap keys, assign macros, and customize dynamic lighting profiles. It describes Windows software and online customization for Windows and Mac.
The C98 vendor description lists a matching mousepad, stickers, extra keycaps, and a dust cover. These are described as part of its themed set.
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