VGN V87 Pro Mechanical Keyboard vs VGN V98 Pro V2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
The VGN V87 Pro Mechanical Keyboard 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 $154.99; the VGN V87 Pro Mechanical Keyboard is a TKL layout and the VGN V98 Pro V2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard is a 96%.
- Lower priceVGN V98 Pro V2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard$79.9 versus $154.99
Choose the VGN V87 Pro Mechanical Keyboard if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
Choose the VGN V98 Pro V2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard if
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you want to spend less ($79.9).
VGN V87 Pro Mechanical Keyboard vs VGN V98 Pro V2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard, spec by spec
| VGN V87 Pro Mechanical Keyboard | VGN V98 Pro V2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | TKL | 96% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | MOA dye-sublimated PBT | PBT |
| Case | plastic | plastic |
| Mount | Gasket (Gasket structure for reduced vibration and softer feel) | Gasket (Gasket-mounted plastic case) |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Typical price | $154.99 | $79.9 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | n/a |
| Released | n/a | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
64% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the VGN V87 Pro Mechanical Keyboard; 17% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the VGN V98 Pro V2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard.
95% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the VGN V87 Pro Mechanical Keyboard; 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 V87 Pro Mechanical Keyboard
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Where to buy the VGN V98 Pro V2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
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