Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID Black
Score: 85/100
Yunzii AL98 QMK
Score: 86/100Rankings
The AL98 is a high-end 1800-key wireless keyboard featuring a massive 8000 mAh battery, full NKRO, anti-ghosting and vibrant RGB lighting, aimed at power users and gamers. Its substantial weight and size are notable trade-offs that limit portability. Best for users who prioritize performance and feature richness over desk space.
Apple's Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad delivers premium build quality, integrated biometric security, and a month-long battery life in a wireless design. Its larger dimensions, higher price, and requirement for Apple-silicon Macs limit its appeal to some users. Perfect for professionals using the latest macOS who value security and a full-size layout.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
110best | — | |
— | 2,400 MHzbest | |
720 hoursbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 369 gbest | 2,540 g |
— | 8,000 mAhbest | |
418.7 mmbest | 70 mm | |
19.05 mm | 160 mmbest | |
114.9 mm | 390 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Keyboard Layout | Full-size | 1800 |
Features(1) | ||
Switch Type | Scissor | Cocoa Cream V2 Linear |
Lighting(1) | ||
Backlighting | false | true |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connection Type | Bluetooth | Bluetooth, 2.4GHz, USB-C |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 369 g | 2540 g |
Width (mm) | 418.7 mm | 70 mm |
Height (mm) | 19.05 mm | 160 mm |
Depth (mm) | 114.9 mm | 390 mm |
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Professional reviewers and Apple editors emphasize the keyboard's comfortable, low-profile typing thanks to its scissor mechanism, the precision of its multimedia controls, and the added security of the integrated Touch ID sensor, all of which integrate seamlessly with macOS on Apple-silicon Macs.
Users praise the reliable month-long battery life, seamless Bluetooth pairing, full-size layout with numeric keypad, and the integrated Touch ID sensor, while noting the larger dimensions, higher price, and limited compatibility with older Macs.
