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Compact 96% 98-key mechanical keyboard with blue LED backlight and side light strip

usbroway

usbroway K98SE 96% 98-Key Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Blue Switch 15 Effects

SKU CH-8G2X-QYMJ5

A compact 96% wired mechanical keyboard with 98 keys, pre-lubed blue switches for tactile click feedback, 15 blue backlight effects, and Windows software for five custom profiles

  • Layout96%
  • Compact 96% layout keeps 98 keys for full function in less desk space
  • Pre-lubed blue switches give tactile click feedback for confident typing
  • 15 LED effects with adjustable brightness and speed plus side light strip
  • Software supports five profiles with custom key mapping, macros and backlight per profile
  • Double-shot keycaps and double sound-dampening foam reduce noise and improve feel

Compact 96% Layout

The usbroway K98SE packs 98 keys into a 96% form factor that keeps the function row, number pad and navigation cluster while freeing desk space. It is built for typists and gamers who want full functionality without a full-size footprint.

Blue Switch Feel and Blue Backlight

Pre-lubed blue switches deliver tactile feedback and an audible click on every press, and double sound-dampening foam reduces ping and hollow resonance. The single-colour blue LED backlight offers 15 effects with adjustable brightness and speed, though the hue cannot be changed, and a side light strip adds ambient glow.

Wired Windows Software Customisation

The detachable USB-C cable connects to Windows-only software that stores up to five profiles for key remaps, macros and lighting presets. Buyers who need cross-platform macro support, per-key RGB colour control or wireless freedom will not find those features here.

Highlights

  • Compact 96% layout keeps 98 keys for full function in less desk space
  • Pre-lubed blue switches give tactile click feedback for confident typing
  • 15 LED effects with adjustable brightness and speed plus side light strip
  • Software supports five profiles with custom key mapping, macros and backlight per profile
  • Double-shot keycaps and double sound-dampening foam reduce noise and improve feel

Specifications

Layout96%

Questions about this item

What connection does the K98SE use and what does that limit?

The K98SE is a wired USB keyboard, so it only works with devices that have a USB port and cannot be used wirelessly.

What keycap profile and mount style do I need for replacements?

The board uses double-shot keycaps on pre-lubed blue switches with standard cross-stem mounts; any MX-compatible set with a 96% layout will fit.

How do I enable the 15 lighting effects and what step is often missed?

Install the Windows-only software, select one of the five profiles, then choose an effect and adjust brightness or speed; the side light strip follows the same settings.

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