Meletrix Zoom TKL Essential Edition vs Meletrix Zoom98
The Meletrix Zoom TKL Essential Edition and the Meletrix Zoom98 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Meletrix Zoom TKL Essential Edition is the cheaper of the two at $179 versus $259; the Meletrix Zoom TKL Essential Edition is a TKL layout and the Meletrix Zoom98 is a 96%.
- Lower priceMeletrix Zoom TKL Essential Edition$179 versus $259
- Bigger batteryMeletrix Zoom984000 mAh versus 2250 mAh
Choose the Meletrix Zoom TKL Essential Edition if
- you want to spend less ($179).
Choose the Meletrix Zoom98 if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you mainly want it for programming.
Meletrix Zoom TKL Essential Edition vs Meletrix Zoom98, spec by spec
| Meletrix Zoom TKL Essential Edition | Meletrix Zoom98 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | TKL | 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 | aluminum |
| Mount | Gasket (supercritical foam sleeves) | Gasket |
| Backlight | n/a | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 2250 mAh | 4000 mAh (stronger spec) |
| Typical price | $179 (stronger spec) | $259 |
| Sound (stock) | soft, bouncy; depends on build | n/a |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
72% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Meletrix Zoom TKL Essential Edition; 90% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Meletrix Zoom98.
16% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Meletrix Zoom TKL Essential Edition; 34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Meletrix Zoom98.
Where to buy the Meletrix Zoom TKL Essential Edition
Where to buy the Meletrix Zoom98
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