Angry Miao AM Hatsu vs ATM 98
The Angry Miao AM Hatsu and the ATM 98 are close alternatives. The main differences: the ATM 98 is the cheaper of the two at $259 versus $1600; the Angry Miao AM Hatsu is a split layout and the ATM 98 is a 96%.
- Lower priceATM 98$259 versus $1600
- Easier to modATM 98hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
Choose the Angry Miao AM Hatsu if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you mainly want it for travel.
Choose the ATM 98 if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you want to spend less ($259).
Angry Miao AM Hatsu vs ATM 98, spec by spec
| Angry Miao AM Hatsu | ATM 98 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | split | 96% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | CNC aluminum | n/a |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket (8-layer gasket dampening with FR4 plate, Poron foam, switch pad, and EPDM bottom foam) |
| Backlight | RGB | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Battery | 2000 mAh | n/a |
| Typical price | $1600 | $259 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | n/a |
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
99% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Angry Miao AM Hatsu; 90% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the ATM 98.
7% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Angry Miao AM Hatsu.
Where to buy the Angry Miao AM Hatsu
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Where to buy the ATM 98
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