VGN S99 vs VGN V98 Pro V2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
The VGN S99 and the VGN V98 Pro V2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard are close alternatives. The main differences: the VGN V98 Pro V2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard is the cheaper of the two at $79.9 versus $139.
- Lower priceVGN V98 Pro V2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard$79.9 versus $139
- Easier to modVGN S99hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
- Bigger batteryVGN V98 Pro V2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard8000 mAh versus 4000 mAh
Choose the VGN S99 if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Choose the VGN V98 Pro V2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard if
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you want to spend less ($79.9).
VGN S99 vs VGN V98 Pro V2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard, spec by spec
| VGN S99 | VGN V98 Pro V2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 96% | 96% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT dye-sub | PBT |
| Case | aluminum | plastic |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket (Gasket-mounted plastic case) |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes (stronger spec) | No |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh (stronger spec) |
| Typical price | $139 | $79.9 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | deep, thocky | n/a |
| Released | 2023 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
55% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the VGN S99; 17% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the VGN V98 Pro V2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the VGN S99; 95% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the VGN V98 Pro V2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard.
Where to buy the VGN S99
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Where to buy the VGN V98 Pro V2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
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