One of the big divides among keyboard enthusiasts is the number pad, that 18-key piece of plastic lurking at the end of a full keyboard. Those who value desk space reject it and opt for a smaller layout like a 75% keyboard or a tenkeyless. Others can’t live without the numpad because it’s essential for work and other programs.

The 98% layout keyboard tries to satisfy both camps. It’s a format that compresses the keys together, putting a nearly full-size typing experience into a smaller footprint. That includes the numpad. One of the best examples of this layout is the MCHOSE x Unbox Therapy UT98 keyboard.

A lot of that has to do with the switches. The UT98 comes with either a Silent Peach V3, a linear silent switch, or the Icy Creamsicle, a linear creamier one. The review unit that MCHOS

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