Attack Shark R98 HE vs Attack Shark X68 HE
The Attack Shark R98 HE and the Attack Shark X68 HE are close alternatives. The main differences: the Attack Shark X68 HE is the cheaper of the two at $75 versus $89.99; the Attack Shark R98 HE is a 96% layout and the Attack Shark X68 HE is a 65%.
- Lower priceAttack Shark X68 HE$75 versus $89.99
- Easier to modAttack Shark R98 HEhot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
Choose the Attack Shark R98 HE if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Choose the Attack Shark X68 HE if
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you want to spend less ($75).
Attack Shark R98 HE vs Attack Shark X68 HE, spec by spec
| Attack Shark R98 HE | Attack Shark X68 HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 96% | 65% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | forged carbon fiber composite | PBT |
| Case | carbon fiber composite | plastic |
| Mount | Other (aluminum alloy positioning plate design) | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes (stronger spec) | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $89.99 | $75 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | stock magnetic |
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
25% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Attack Shark R98 HE; 14% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Attack Shark X68 HE.
Where to buy the Attack Shark R98 HE
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Where to buy the Attack Shark X68 HE
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