ATM 98 vs Angry Miao Cyberboard R2
The ATM 98 and the Angry Miao Cyberboard R2 are close alternatives. The main differences: the ATM 98 is the cheaper of the two at $259 versus $630; the ATM 98 is a 96% layout and the Angry Miao Cyberboard R2 is a 75%.
- Lower priceATM 98$259 versus $630
- Easier to modATM 98hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
Choose the ATM 98 if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you want to spend less ($259).
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Choose the Angry Miao Cyberboard R2 if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you mainly want it for gaming.
ATM 98 vs Angry Miao Cyberboard R2, spec by spec
| ATM 98 | Angry Miao Cyberboard R2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 96% | 75% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | n/a | CNC aluminum |
| Mount | Gasket (8-layer gasket dampening with FR4 plate, Poron foam, switch pad, and EPDM bottom foam) | Gasket |
| Backlight | White / none | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes (stronger spec) | No |
| Battery | n/a | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $259 (stronger spec) | $630 |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | deep, resonant |
| Released | 2026 | 2021 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
90% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the ATM 98; 98% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Angry Miao Cyberboard R2.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Angry Miao Cyberboard R2.
Where to buy the ATM 98
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Where to buy the Angry Miao Cyberboard R2
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