Meletrix Zoom65 V2 vs Meletrix Zoom98
The Meletrix Zoom65 V2 and the Meletrix Zoom98 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Meletrix Zoom65 V2 is the cheaper of the two at $249 versus $259; the Meletrix Zoom65 V2 is a 65% layout and the Meletrix Zoom98 is a 96%.
- Lower priceMeletrix Zoom65 V2$249 versus $259
Choose the Meletrix Zoom65 V2 if
- you want to spend less ($249).
Choose the Meletrix Zoom98 if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you mainly want it for programming.
Meletrix Zoom65 V2 vs Meletrix Zoom98, spec by spec
| Meletrix Zoom65 V2 | Meletrix Zoom98 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 65% | 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 | aluminum | aluminum |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $249 (stronger spec) | $259 |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
88% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Meletrix Zoom65 V2; 90% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Meletrix Zoom98.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Meletrix Zoom65 V2; 34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Meletrix Zoom98.
Where to buy the Meletrix Zoom65 V2
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Where to buy the Meletrix Zoom98
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