Attack Shark R98 HE

Attack Shark · 96% · standard height

Attack Shark R98 HE mechanical keyboard
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A 98-key hall-effect magnetic switch keyboard from Attack Shark with a front-facing RGB lightbox, full-key hot-swap, aluminum alloy positioning plate, and forged carbon fiber composite top cover and keycaps on select colorways.

Best for: gaming, enthusiast.

Attack Shark R98 HE specs

Layout 96%
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired
Hot-swap Yes
Stock switches Attack Shark magnetic switches
Keycaps forged carbon fiber composite
Case carbon fiber composite
Mount Other (aluminum alloy positioning plate design)
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA Yes
Battery n/a
Typical price $89.99
Sound (stock) n/a
Released 2026

Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

Where to buy

No verified retailer link right now (the Attack Shark R98 HE typically sells for around $89.99). Check Attack Shark directly or your usual mechanical-keyboard retailers.

Alternatives to the Attack Shark R98 HE

Attack Shark X68 HE 65% · $75 The Attack Shark X68 HE is a budget wired Hall Effect 65% keyboard sold heavily on marketplaces, with magnetic switches and rapid-trigger features for competitive gaming.
Attack Shark K86 75% · $63.99 An 86-key ANSI wireless mechanical keyboard from Attack Shark with hot-swappable TTC E-sport sockets, double-shot PBT keycaps, custom Blue Whale switches, a built-in TFT status display, and triple-mode Bluetooth, 2.4GHz, and USB-C connectivity.

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