Deep Dive
Keyboard Specifications and Design
The Yunzii B98 Pro is a 96% mechanical keyboard featuring 100 keys with a distinctive dowel design element. It comes in four color options: pink, blue, beige, and black, with the reviewer testing the blue variant. The keyboard is priced at $92 USD at the time of review and offers two switch options: the Yunzii Milk V2 linear switch for a thinner typing sound, or the Yunzii Candy linear switch for a deeper sound profile. The standout design feature is the cute silicone cat dial that serves dual functionality as a volume adjustment knob and mute/unmute control, which the reviewer highlights as one of the keyboard's selling points.
Connectivity and Battery Performance
The B98 Pro supports three wireless connection methods: Bluetooth (pairing up to three devices), 2.4 GHz wireless, and USB-C cable connection. Battery life is exceptional, lasting 4-5 days with RGB lights on for 8 hours daily, or weeks with lights off. The keyboard features beautiful RGB lighting controlled via keyboard shortcuts to change patterns, adjust brightness, and modify animation speed, with additional RGB indicators below the page down key above the right arrow. The USB-C port is noted as well-constructed, and replacement options are provided in the box.
Build Quality and Accessories
The keyboard is constructed with solid plastic featuring a gasket structure with PBT keycaps and multiple internal layers for durability. Design details include beveled and rounded edges, foldout feet with two height options, and Yunzii-branded rubber feet showing attention to detail. A storage compartment houses the USB wireless receiver. The package includes comprehensive accessories: a quick start guide, shortcut reference cards for Mac and Windows, a long braided USB-C charging cable, replacement keycaps (two enters and four arrow keys), a replacement silicone cat dial, keycap and switch pullers, and two replacement switches. The reviewer notes there are no dedicated Mac keycaps included.
Performance and Mac Compatibility Issues
The keyboard delivers a satisfying typing experience with good performance across devices, though it works better with Windows than macOS. The Milk V2 switches produce a thinner, lighter typing sound that the reviewer demonstrates as pleasant. The keyboard supports QMK and VIA customization for key remapping, though the reviewer noted the default key layout works well enough that testing wasn't necessary. The major limitation for Mac users is that the right command key maps incorrectly and there is no right option key, significantly impacting the keyboard's usability for Apple device users. This is the primary downside identified in the otherwise solid review.
Value Proposition and Recommendation
The reviewer concludes that the B98 Pro looks good, works well, and offers reasonable pricing for the feature set provided. The keyboard maintains the same reliable performance as the reviewer's personal main keyboard, the Yunzii B75 Pro, but in a larger 96% form factor with a number pad. The inclusion of the cute silicone cat dial as a design element, combined with solid build quality, long battery life, and competitive pricing at $92, makes it an attractive option for those seeking a wireless mechanical keyboard. The primary consideration is Mac compatibility, which may be a dealbreaker for Apple users, but Windows users should find this keyboard to be a good value proposition.