AUSDOM H98 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

Bad ass clack, clack keyboard

I love this keyboard. It makes a lot of clacky satisfying noises. The keyboard lights and functionality are great. Looks cool and feels good too.

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It's alright for a budget keyboard

I had initially gotten to the keyboard thinking that it was silent, as that is what the listing states. It wasn't until after I had purchased it that I saw that in the description it's listed as Clicky. I tried to cancel the order, but it was apparently too late. So, I decided to give it a chance. I only use silent keyboards for work and hobbies, and since I am ALWAYS typing, the noise grates on my ears after a long time, so to me this keyboard is LOUD. The build is ok, very light and bendy; it has good connectivity, and the Mac to Windows mode is nice. Overall, it's not a bad keyboard if you prefer the clicky sound. I don't "hate" it, so I've made it a part of my collection now and swapped out the keycaps for KIBOOM's Y2K caps. It's a vibe.

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Autumn

July 28, 2026

Quite

Love this so much I work in an office and have to have a quiet keyboard. This is perfect and so cute love that it is Bluetooth and connects automatically.

Quality

Great sound, the feeling is very nice and size is perfect. It’s a perfect pink. Honestly very great quality for the price. I recorded the video about 2 days ago, and I was able to fix the flashing lights shortly after recording. And lights are working beautifully!!

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It’s a keeper! (:

I’m glad I FINALLY found a keyboard that suites me! I tried other brands, but I was never convinced. This one met all expectations! The key caps are not too high, it’s not loud when you type, easy to connect to BT. The pink color is pretty. I love all the features it has! I’m a happy buyer! The keyboard is def. a keeper for me! I do recommend. I hope they come out with more colors.

This whimsically colored keyboard has a great feel to it, with keys that give tactile feedback

This is the type of keyboard that provides "clicky but silent" tactile feedback while you're typing, which improves accuracy. The action is not mushy, like some keyboards, but clean and precise. It comes with a full number keypad, function keys, and Windows key — which are sometimes not available on other keyboards.

The keyboard comes in fun colors that identify functional key groups, and also lights up. It connects to your computer via bluetooth, and the connection is easy to set up. It also includes two key replacements and a tool to swap out keys that get worn out.

All in all, this is a solid, comfortable keyboard with really nice key action in fun colors. Recommended.

Feature packed prebuilt, but software is hard to find and needs work

This keyboard is packed full of features, but if you're someone that uses a different layout or wants to change your keymap, the software has some quirks. More on that at the bottom.

Some notes on the features, both good and bad:

1. RGB LEDs. They're south facing so switches will not have interference with Cherry profile keycaps if you decide to change them. There's 10 or so lighting patterns with adjustable speeds and effects, but you can also pick a static color, or toggle the lighting off completely.

2. Hot-swap sockets. The keyboard comes with some buttery smooth, factory lubed linear switches (I don't know why some other reviewers keep saying clicky, they're definitely not clicky). They're really good out of the box, but if you have different tastes, it's easy to pull the switches out and change them with something else.

3. Double-shot keycaps. Two separate layers of injection molded plastic means letters will never fade. For the people that care about RGB, these are NOT shine through, so lighting will not illuminate the letters and characters.

4. Polycarbonate plate, lots of flex cuts, lots of foam (plate and case foams), and gasket mounting. This can be kind of debatable, but this combination achieves the classic TikTok typing test sound profile of a "creamy thock" with a comfortable typing experience. It will not be a silent typing experience, but it will be a satisfying one. Build quality is all plastic, but the keyboard feels solid and has some heft in-hand.

5. Tri-mode and Windows/Mac compatibility. You can use this keyboard wired, with Bluetooth, or with the 2.4G dongle. 2.4G is surprisingly low latency, maybe only 10-15 ms over wired at worst. 2.4G has has decent range, as I could use it on the couch across the room, but Bluetooth obviously will have the best range capabilities, while having much worse latency. There's a Windows/Mac toggle on the back to easily switch Win/Super key functionality when using this keyboard across ecosystems.

6. 4000 mAh Battery. Battery life seems kind of crazy, to be honest. I've kept the lighting on, which usually eats up battery, but so far I'm on 2 weeks of fairly regular usage without needing to charge yet. With the lighting off, I could see this being usable wireless for months.

7. Compact 98 key layout. This layout is effectively the functionality of a full size keyboard, but with a much smaller footprint. It's great for limited desk space and much better for portability, either for the couch or on the go. For multimedia controls, there's FN combos that are pre-programmed to do basic media or computer shortcuts.

8. LED indicators. There's useful LED indicators for num lock, scroll lock, etc. and charging status, but they aren't very well isolated so there will be some light bleed. This makes the indicator lights particularly strong in the dark.

One of this keyboard's greatest limitations is its software. In order to use it, you have to download the "Ausdom Hub" from Ausdom's website, which is both kind of sketchy and also slow and buggy. Using a virtual machine and doing multiple scans, I did not detect anything malicious, but it certainly doesn't inspire confidence. There is basic keymap functionality to change key functions, as well as controls for lighting and programming macro combinations. However, clicking through and addressing keys is kind of clunky, and whether the changes save is hit or miss. Sometimes changes update immediately, sometimes they take a couple of seconds to refresh. It ultimately works but, unlike the rest of the keyboard, it does not feel like a polished experience.

If you're just looking for a functional keyboard with wireless features and RGB, this is a good pick up. However, if you have particular layout or key map priorities, it will take some tinkering to get to where you want it. For the price of under $60 at the time of ordering, I'd say this is a fairly compelling value compared to the competition. Most of the keyboards cheaper than this will not have a numpad or not be wireless, and either not have software or somehow have even worse software. Ausdom has made something decent at this price point, but I'm sure you could find something with QMK/Via for a better software experience for not much more.

Good keyboard just needs a little bit more support on the right side.

This keyboard functions well and has a pretty decent sound to it, not too clicky and quiet enough for an office environment. I really like the retro colors chosen for the keycaps they match well with the case and the red accents stand out nicely. The switches are linear and don't have a huge amount of haptic feedback so typing is quick and smooth. I don't think they would be great for gaming but that's not what I got this board for anyway. The compact (98%?) layout lets you keep the keypad and most of the center keys, using the software you can set up quick functions to access the other three keys that were removed from the center stack fairly easily. The LED lighting is easy to adjust from the keyboard with many more options available through the software. The keycaps don't allow for shine-through but that makes sense for the style they were going for. The switches have a standard stem so you could use what ever keycaps you would like. The main board allows for 3 or 5 pin switches so If you wanted to change out for something different it would be fairly easy. The only real issue I have with the board is that the support plate is made of plastic. It is vary evident in the keypad on the right, if you press down on the 'enter key' you can actually see the whole keypad depress down into the board. At this price point I wasn't expecting anything too fancy but an extra standoff or peg to support the board on that corner would probably help with overall stability. This is why I had to deduct one star, leaving that amount of flex in the board could cause failure over time. Overall, I really like the aesthetics of the board and will probably just keep the LED's turned off while I use it as it keeps with the retro appearance.

Wireless Bluetooth Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

Perfect for compact setups without sacrificing functionality. The keyboard switches give a smooth, comfortable typing experience. I love the backlighting; it’s bright, customizable, and adds a fun touch without being overwhelming. Switching between wireless, Type-C, and Bluetooth is seamless, making it versatile for multiple devices. Battery life has been adequate so far. Overall, it’s both functional and has that nostalgic vintage keyboard look.

Didn’t expect the nostalgia hit, but wow

This keyboard didn’t look like much in the photos, but the moment I started typing on it, the nostalgia hit hard. It reminds me a lot of the old Commodore 64 keyboards — thick, solid, and incredibly comfortable, with that buttery soft feel and satisfying mechanical clicks.

It’s definitely chunky and retro, but in a good way, and the modern touches really work. The RGB backlighting looks great (especially the mode that lights each key as you type), switching between devices is easy, and I like that it has dedicated modes for Windows and Mac. It feels substantial on the desk and makes typing genuinely enjoyable.

I wasn’t expecting to love this keyboard as much as I do, but it’s easily become one of my favorites to type on.

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Rural City Folk

December 16, 2025

Solid build quality. Why no back lit keycaps????

I was impressed with the build quality of this keyboard. I like the retro styling. The keys have a good "feel" to them. Not overly noisy like a 90's keyboard but solid.

I charged it overnight and had no problems connecting wired, via Bluetooth, or 2.4Ghz wireless. Didn't notice any lag with either wireless options. I've been using it for 3 days straight and no battery issues so far.

Plenty of different RGB preset options. The one thing that grinds my gears is that the keycaps are solid and not back lit. The lights are pretty and all but it's useless in the dark since the RGB lights shine around the keys. Good thing is you can change the keycaps if you like and it does come with the keycap puller so that might make it worth it.

I prefer a 104 keyboard personally but the 98 is a good space saver if you need the room. Overall it's an ok keyboard for the money, but I just wish those letters and numbers were lit up out of the box.

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A little bit clicky in a satisfying way. Retro color and deep keypresses like I remember.

After years of thin little squares on keyboards, I finally have a keyboard that lets me type with the emotion that I felt I can express better on a keyboard that lets you really whack at it. Younger people won’t remember, but there was a similar satisfaction to slamming a phone down to hang it up. Touchscreens and chicklet keys don’t allow for that same physicality that a body full of feeling wants to let out. (A touchscreen is even worse.) As soon as my office is finished being renovated and I’m no longer confined to the sad, number pad-less keyboard on my laptop, I won’t go back to flat keyboards unless I need to use my laptop. Because this keyboard sits higher from the desk, I will have to change my chair height and remember to use proper arm position to attempt to avoid carpal tunnel syndrome. I was in perhaps one of the last typewriter typing classes my school offered as computers were taking over, and they taught proper arm position for typing. I would recommend that people not taught this find a video online to learn. It takes more effort, but the lazier way of resting your wrists on the table will lead to pain.

The color isn't quite the putty color of computers back when everything in offices including desk phones was putty. That was a bit more yellow. This is more tastefully modernly taupe or beige in a way that still does feel retro without feeling dated.

It’s not a full sized keyboard, but it does have a separate number pad, unlike my compact laptop. The letter part of the keyboard itself is the same width as on my small 14” laptop, so I have no trouble moving between the two of them with the exception of the placement of a few keys like the delete key.

It didn’t occur to me as someone who learned touch typing in the early 1990s, that some would be bothered that the keys are not lit up themselves, just the space behind them. It does seem a bit of a missed opportunity for the company to not have made the letters on the keys transparent so that those who work (or more likely play) in dark rooms and can’t touch type can see them. I do occasionally need to look at the keyboard, but I don’t work in the dark, or when I do, the light of the monitor is usually enough to find a key I don’t usually use, but have a good idea of where it is.

The lighting options are limited, but do include two that may be critical for those who can’t touch type and are easily distracted. You can set the colors to be stable and on, in a rainbow pattern, or off completely. The default is a wave from left to right which, like the other modes that move, you can slow down or speed up somewhat. I chose to slow it down. I like it pretty, but I’m not at a disco. The one color option I would have liked is to just pick a certain favorite color and have it be on all the time. That omission also seems odd.

That this is not a full sized keyboard means it won’t be a desk hog in my small office (when it eventually gets finished.) I may get a track pad for it instead of a mouse as I’ve gotten used to the versatility of them.

This is a good choice for a mechanical keyboard for someone who can touch type or doesn’t type in the dark if they don’t., which I suppose makes it better for writers than gamers. The lack of illuminated letters may be a deal breaker for others. For me, this is easily a five-star keyboard, but as it is marketed as a gaming keyboard, I sadly take away a star.

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Absolutely love this keyboard

I probably have 20 or so keyboards here that I have gone through to find the one I liked that I could connect to both my PC and my Mac. I am weird about how the keys feel and I want to hear the keys when I press them. A quiet keyboard makes me think I am not even hitting the keys. This keyboard is exactly right for me.

The backlighting is really kinda cool but honestly that isnt the reason I love this keyboard. As far as I am concerrned this keyboard is the only one I want to use now. Price is very good for what you get. Bluetooth and 2.4 dongle as well as being able to hardwire it if you want to. Three ways to connect. So it will work for anyone regardless of the type of setup they need.

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Premium Wireless Mechanical Keyboard with RGB, Gasket Mount and Hot Swappable Switches

I tested this keyboard through the Vine program and it performed far better than I expected for its price. The build feels solid and the gasket structure gives each key a smooth and cushioned response that is comfortable for long typing or gaming sessions. The switches are hot swappable, which makes customization very easy if you want a different feel or sound. The stabilizers arrived well tuned and the larger keys produced a clean and consistent stroke.

Connectivity is reliable across all three modes. Bluetooth 5.3 paired quickly with my laptop and tablet, and the 2.4G receiver delivered a steady low latency connection during games. The Type C wired option works instantly and is great for desk setups. Battery life has also been impressive even with the RGB lighting active.

The layout is compact but still includes a number pad, which keeps the footprint small while giving full functionality. RGB lighting effects are bright and smooth, and the lighting modes offer a good range without being overwhelming.

Overall, this keyboard gives a premium feel with excellent performance for work, study, or gaming. It is well suited for anyone who wants a customizable mechanical board with strong wireless stability and a comfortable typing experience.

I love it!

The listing claims that this keyboard is gray but honestly I’d say it’s more of a neutral off-white color for the base and majority of the key caps, with the other shades of keycaps being almost a mushroom brown and cardinal red color. Not sure how much that matters to people but it was a factor to me, glad I based the purchase on the pictures rather than the description because my gut feeling was right on. If you can’t tell from the prior statement, I’m just now getting into keyboards and have little to no knowledge about what makes a keyboard ‘good’, so I’m not sure that I can give much insightful feedback when it comes to the technical side of things. I’m just now dipping my toes into the world of custom keyboards. All I know to look for is that something says “Hot-Swap” in the listing and that means I can change the keys. The only reason I really wanted a separate keyboard was so that I could keep both my laptop and my monitors at the same distance away from me and not need my laptop so close. I already have a separate mouse, that was a must for me immediately since I grew up using actual computers before laptops were a thing. What I can say is that this keyboard was easy to plug into my laptop and works great. The keyboard itself also has legs on the back to adjust the height / tilt of the keyboard to your liking, as well as grips on the bottom. The RGB backlit keys are really nice as well, but I will note that you can NOT see the lights through the computer keys themselves so the actual letters and numbers are dark. I took keyboarding classes in school a long time ago so this isn’t an issue for me, but this may be an issue for someone who isn’t as familiar with the keyboard and wants to see where each key is located to double check themselves. I love the way it feels to type on this keyboard and the sound that it makes is really soothing, it’s not obnoxiously loud, but it isn’t trying to be one of those silent keyboards either. Each key feels secure when I press on it and bounces back nicely. The keyboard package itself came with everything you need to set this up – the cord, quick set up guide, instruction manual, key cap tool, 2 extra switches – and was packaged very nicely. The 98 key keyboard was a necessity for me because I do a lot of data entry and absolutely rely on the arrow keys, num pad, and delete key. One thing that I really love about this keyboard is that the distance between the actual letter keys, the arrow keys, and the num pad aren’t extremely far and it feels comfortable to type on. I think this is a good keyboard overall, and since I’ve been on the search for keyboards recently and know how pricey hot swappable keyboards are, especially RGB backlit ones that are 98+ keys, I’d say this one is at a good price point for only $60!

Nice to type on and compact

Not impressed with this keyboard. Lets break it all down.

Looks is a 4 of 5 with a clean off white retro vibe and a 3 color double shot pbt keycap set. Lack of shine through legends hurt considerably here. Rgb is purely aesthetics at this point with limited patterns think i counted 10 or 11. South facing makes for a nice and bright looking light experience albeit limited in options.

Build quiality. 2 of 5 as mine had issues with bent plate mounts and an absolute nightmare to get apart 4 screws under the rubber feet plus tight fitting case halves make it almost impossible to get apart easily for modding or cleaning. the foam and clear styrene sheet in mine where out of place somewhat as well. Hot swap and normal style keycaps for easy personalization. the all plastic construction makes for a somewhat flimsy board as it will deflect almost a full inch. wont be noticed on the desk but on unstable surface could become an issue.

Typing feel is a solid 4 of 5 with the gasket mount with foam between the plate and pcb makes for nice sound as well. the pcb and plate have a ton of flex cuts in them even the num pad as well see pics of the inside posted.

Size this is one of the smallest 98% keyboards I've had the pleasure of having on my desk. Only 2 rows wider than the Kisnt kn85. Software has been non existent so far which is a bummer since its shown to be available. Have not experienced the short battery life of other reviews but did appear to be replaceable while i had this disassembled.

Overall a decent board but outclassed by several others in this price point especially if you don't need a numpad or space isn't a concern. I can see a coat of paint and a set of keycaps in the future with this board if the better half don't take it to work with her. Nice sound while typing no pings just a thock that's pleasant to listen to. Maybe the software becomes available and i can update the review with the software experience

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Sincerely, wish it were better

I am a vine verified reviewer, however, I'm not here to just shill for free product and provide mindless AI generated reviews. I've seen enough of that, and decided you know what screw it- I'm going to make my own reviews with proper testing and the truthiest of truths. So with that in mind, let's get it poppin!

Let's start out with the good.

At first glance, we see the obvious IBM model M/model F styling with a bit of a kawaii-dadcore twist. cool!

USBC connectivity. love to see it. Included 2.4 GHz dongle for latency immediate connection. Bluetooth capability with the ability to switch between 3 devices (although if you have ever used keyboards or mice over Bluetooth, you know there's an annoying delay if it has gone to sleep where you have to wait a few seconds for it to wake up and reconnect). This thing actually feels pretty amazing for the price point. It is heavy enough to not move around on your desk while you use it and it certainly thokks (see video for sound). Shaking it around yields no rattling a sure sign of proper fitment and use of a tight fitting gasket. It is RGB lit on a per key basis! You can hammer away at these keys without any extra rattling or ringing of springs or anything like that. And because the keys are double shot plastic, the legends will never fade away under your constant typing. The actuation is smooth and precise. As to be expected from brown switches. Even the spacebar! A solid, single thonk when you hit it and the actuation forces, even all throughout. This has a plastic chassis and as such does have a pretty brutal amount of flex should you pick it up and twist it- but as long as this lives on a desk and nowhere else, it won't be any issue. The typing experience on this thing is exceptionally phenomenal for how much you pay for it (55.99 after the time of writing). So what's the catch why the rating? Let's get into the stinky truth of the drawbacks of this model...

Firstly, it is indeed RGB lit on an individual key basis- sweet, right? Well, only kind of. There are about 10 presets you could scroll through that are stored on the keyboard itself, but there is no software customization of the RGB. Very sad.. being someone who operates a logitech G915 and makes very comprehensive use of per key RGB customization that flows between programs- of the RGB implementation is aesthetic at best. And even in that realm, it comes up short. The key caps are in the double shot- but double shot with an opaque pigment! (face palms) This means that the RGB can't shine through the keys at all. That's right. Your RGB backlit keyboard will not illuminate the legends (the letters on the key caps).. If you ask my opinion, having RGB that shines around your keys, and leaves you blinded to what you're actually pressing in dark scenarios is the dumbest idea of encountered since putting micro USB on products in 2025.

The most fatal flaw- I had it sitting for 24 hours on the charger using its included cable. Nevertheless, when I try to use it in wireless mode, I get the flashing battery light indicating low battery and it instantly dies. At best- when not tethered via USBC I can type one letter that repeats infinitely as the keyboard dies as soon as the key stroke is entered. In effect this, for me – is a wired keyboard. Not a dealbreaker for keyboards in general however, this is marketed as wireless, so it really was a disappointment. I'm not sure if it was an issue with my unit's battery, but this really negates the purchase if you are looking for a wireless keyboard.

Vaporware.

I really wish I could suggest this keyboard wholeheartedly, but the absolutely horrible choice to make these keys, not shine-through and the failure to operate in wireless mode is absolute ass. The cherry on top with the lack of customer service is going to be a zero for me, man..

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Instantly in love with this keyboard.

First, let me explain it's more "off-white" or "eggshell white" to my eyes. Maybe similar, but lighter tone than the old light beige computers of the late 80's/early 90's... and that's okay with me.

The texture of the plastic virtually screams quality without being unnecessarily heavy. The corners on the keyboard's case are smooth and the feet grip my table's surface very well without being sticky. The only sharp corners are on the longer risers (you can choose whether or not to use them) under the bottom/back edge of the keyboard. But not just one set, there's TWO! You choose from no rise, low or high depending on your most comfortable position. Literally the only keyboard I've seen or owned to give you three options in total.

Instead of the normal bar on "F" ,"J", and number pad "5" use 3 dots to tell touch typists where "home row" is. This detail may not see much, but they actually make it more obvious to me I'm on the right key than a single bar does. It's noticeably different than being on the edge of a key as I occasionally hit. My only concern here is whether or not the bumps will wear down faster than a bar would?

Pressing keys is smooth and ends with an impact "click", not mechanical snap like two pieces of plastic rubbing against each other (I think the keyboard companies call those "tactile" switches). I prefer these smooth switches. That said, there is one key (at least) that's different.... "Backspace" has a nice soft touch as if it's padded below.

Moving on, the backlight is really pleasing, though the key labels are not illuminated. The options for light patterns is pretty large, from pulsing to scrolling, to side/side, to WASD/arrows for gaming, even a "Centipede" style that goes one line at a time side to side down like the classic arcade game. Too many for me to list and all seem to have options for the speed of transition too! I wasn't expecting to have this much fun exploring a keyboard's options!

Back to the features. On the back you have your charging port (USB C) PC/MAC switch, BT/TPC/2.4G switch and space for the 2.4G USB A dongle storage.

There are two screws (hex head) holding the switch/port section into the keyboard that don't look to be intended for user access. The remainder of the keyboard is either press-fitted or have hidden screws (I don't know which).

This is sure to be an entertaining keyboard to use as well as very much functional and a pleasure to type with!

Renee

November 19, 2025

Solid Lightweight Mechanical Keyboard

After a little over two weeks of waiting for delivery, my new mechanical keyboard finally arrived and overall it’s been worth the wait!

The first thing I noticed is how surprisingly light it is compared to many other mechanical boards I’ve used. Despite the lighter build, it still feels sturdy and well constructed. Typing on it is genuinely satisfying. The switches produce solid, crisp clicks without being excessively loud, giving that classic mechanical feel without going overboard. Key travel is smooth and the feedback is consistent across the board.

Like most of these keyboards now, I can connect to several devices at the same time and swap between all of them quickly. I have this connected to my work computer via the 2.4hz receiver, my macbook via a cable, and my ipad via BT. Extremely convenient!

As most mechanical keyboards and even keycaps do, it came with a keycap/switch puller. I'm not that familiar with the different kinds of switches yet as I have recently gotten into this so I attached several pics including one of the switch. It also included a couple of additional switches which was nice. Might come in handy when responding to a work email and type a little too aggressively...

I have two cons - it doesn't have a full-size '0' button on the num keypad nor does it have a convenient volume control knob or something similar. Both of these are personal preferences so I am not taking off stars for that since again, it's personal and I knew that when I purchased it.

While it doesn’t necessarily reinvent the wheel, it does what it aims to do quite well. If you’re looking for a lightweight mechanical keyboard with reliable clicky switches and solid everyday performance (hopefully) this one is a decent and enjoyable choice.

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