Aula F98 vs VGN S99
The Aula F98 and the VGN S99 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Aula F98 is the cheaper of the two at $80 versus $139.
- Lower priceAula F98$80 versus $139
- Easier to modVGN S99hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
Choose the Aula F98 if
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you mainly want it for gaming.
- you want to spend less ($80).
Choose the VGN S99 if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Aula F98 vs VGN S99, spec by spec
| Aula F98 | VGN S99 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 96% | 96% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT double shot | PBT dye-sub |
| Case | n/a | aluminum |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $80 (stronger spec) | $139 |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | deep, thocky |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
18% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Aula F98; 55% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the VGN S99.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Aula F98; 34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the VGN S99.
Where to buy the Aula F98
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Where to buy the VGN S99
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