Luminkey80 vs Luminkey98
The Luminkey80 and the Luminkey98 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Luminkey80 is the cheaper of the two at $215 versus $220; the Luminkey80 is a TKL layout and the Luminkey98 is a 96%.
- Lower priceLuminkey80$215 versus $220
4.920 ratings· Luminkey
Choose the Luminkey80 if
- you want to spend less ($215).
Choose the Luminkey98 if
- you mainly want it for office.
Luminkey80 vs Luminkey98, spec by spec
| Luminkey80 | Luminkey98 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | TKL | 96% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot (assembled version) | n/a |
| Case | 6063 CNC aluminum with copper weight | n/a |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | White / none | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $215 (stronger spec) | $220 |
| Sound (stock) | deep, tuned thock | n/a |
| Released | 2024 | n/a |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
81% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Luminkey80; 83% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Luminkey98.
Where to buy the Luminkey80
Where to buy the Luminkey98
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