The Logitech Alto Keys K98M is a wireless mechanical keyboard that uses what Logitech calls a UniCushion design, more commonly referred to in the mechanical keyboard space as a gasket mount. This implementation relies on a large internal damping layer to deliver a softer, more cushioned typing feel. The keyboard features a distinctly Y2K-inspired design and is available in several colorways with transparent plastic cases. It also includes white backlighting, which you can customize along with other basic settings through Logitech's downloadable configuration software.
Our Verdict
The Logitech K98M isn't designed explicitly for gaming, but it's satisfactory for casual play. That said, it has higher, less consistent single-key and multi-key latency, making it unsuitable for playing fast-paced competitive titles like Rhythm games or FPS games.
Impressive build quality.
Satisfactory latency performance for casual gaming.
Not suitable for playing fast-paced, competitive titles.
Limited software flexibility for rebinding keys or recording complex macros.
The Logitech Alto Keys K98M is a very good office keyboard with impressive build quality and an excellent typing experience. Its smooth linear switches are pre-lubed from the factory, and its full-frame gasket mount does a good job of isolating typing vibrations while providing a slightly cushioned bottom-out feel. It also offers flexible wireless connectivity through either the included 2.4GHz receiver or Bluetooth. Unfortunately, typing noise is on the louder side and isn't well-suited for quiet or shared workspaces. Its profile isn't particularly tall, but it's most comfortable to use with a wrist rest during longer typing sessions, which isn't included in the box.
Impressive build quality.
Excellent typing quality.
Flexible wireless connectivity via 2.4GHz receiver or Bluetooth.
Limited software flexibility for rebinding keys or recording complex macros.
The Logitech K98M is alright for use with a mobile device or tablet. Its only standout weakness is that it's quite large, designed not to be carried around but rather used in a desktop setup. That said, it has impressive build quality and a comfortable typing experience.
Impressive build quality.
Flexible wireless connectivity via 2.4GHz receiver or Bluetooth.
Large and heavy.
The Logitech Alto Keys K98M is very good for programming. It has impressive build quality and delivers an excellent typing experience with pre-lubed switches and stabilizers, along with the full-frame gasket mount that helps reduce vibrations and provide a slightly cushioned bottom-out feel. Unfortunately, software customizability is quite limited. You can only record relatively simple macros, and you can only assign them to select keys on the function row. Its standard profile isn't especially high, but you'll also likely want to use a wrist rest for best comfort, which isn't included.
Impressive build quality.
Excellent typing quality.
Flexible wireless connectivity via 2.4GHz receiver or Bluetooth.
Limited software flexibility for rebinding keys or recording complex macros.
The Logitech Alto Keys K98M is acceptable for use with an entertainment or home theater PC, but its relatively large size and weight make it less ideal to use from your couch. That said, it has impressive build quality, supports Bluetooth connections with up to three devices, and features a clear white backlight with shine-through legends that make the keys easy to read in the dark. Its media keys are also primary functions on the function row.
Impressive build quality.
White backlighting and shine-through legends make keys easy to read in the dark.
Flexible wireless connectivity via 2.4GHz receiver or Bluetooth.
Large and heavy.
The Logitech Alto Keys K98M has passable raw performance, making it more than suitable for work, everyday browsing, and casual gaming. However, its single-key and multi-key latency performance are only satisfactory. This keyboard isn't suitable for playing fast-paced competitive games and particularly games that require many simultaneous inputs, given it only supports 6-key rollover.
Satisfactory latency performance for casual gaming.
Higher and less consistent single-key and multi-key latency performance compared to dedicated gaming keyboards.
Only supports 6-key rollover.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Logitech Alto Keys K98M is available in Graphite, Lilac, and Off White color options. We bought the Graphite colorway. See an image of our unit's label.
Currently, no size variants of this keyboard are available in North America. However, there is a smaller 75% version of this keyboard called the Logitech Alto Keys K75M, available in Asian markets as of February 2026.
Popular Keyboard Comparisons
The Logitech Alto Keys K98M is Logitech's first standard-profile mechanical keyboard available in the North American market. In contrast to its older low-profile Logitech MX Mechanical, the K98M reflects a broader shift among larger manufacturers toward adding features previously associated with the custom keyboard space, including gasket mounting for a more premium typing feel, more durable PBT keycaps, and a hot-swappable PCB that lets you easily change switches.
That said, it enters a competitive segment. Budget-focused options like the Keychron V5 Max and the rest of the V Max series offer more size choices and significantly deeper software customization, while cheaper alternatives such as the AULA F99/F75 deliver a similarly comfortable gasket-mounted typing experience. Although these options don't align with Logitech's warranty coverage or long-term support reputation, the AULA models, in particular, fall short in overall build quality. Overall, the Alto Keys K98M is a well-designed, visually distinctive keyboard with a comfortable typing feel at a budget price. It's a good option if you want a straightforward mechanical keyboard for work or everyday use, but if you expect extensive software customization, Logitech's relatively basic Options+ ecosystem may feel limiting because of its limited key remapping.
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The Logitech Alto Keys K98M and Logitech MX Mechanical are wireless mechanical keyboards with different profiles. The Alto Keys K98M has a taller standard profile and a slightly more compact 98% size. It also offers a better typing experience, with better-tuned and less rattly stabilizers, along with a full-frame gasket mount that provides improved vibration dampening and a slightly softer bottom-out feel. By comparison, the MX Mechanical has a low-profile design, which makes it more comfortable to use without a wrist rest. However, its typing quality and overall build quality are worse than those of the Alto Keys K98M.
The AULA F99 and the Logitech Alto Keys K98M are wireless mechanical keyboards with gasket mount designs. The AULA has significantly better latency performance, making it a better choice for gaming. Its gasket implementation uses less material but feels noticeably softer, and it offers full RGB lighting, though its keycaps don't have shine-through legends. The Logitech, by comparison, only has white backlighting, but its keycaps have shine-through legends. It also uses a much more robust full-frame gasket design, which feels comparatively stiffer but does a better job overall of isolating typing vibrations.
The Logitech MX Keys S and Logitech Alto Keys K98M are both wireless keyboards. The MX Keys S is a full-size model with a much thinner low-profile design, which makes it more comfortable to use without a wrist rest. It uses scissor switches with a much shorter travel distance. By comparison, the Alto Keys K98M has a taller standard profile design and uses mechanical switches. It also has a gasket mount design that does a good job of isolating vibrations and adds a slight cushioned feel to typing, but typing noise is noticeably louder than on the MX Keys S.
Both the Keychron V5 Max and Logitech Alto Keys K98M are wireless mechanical keyboards with gasket mounting, which provides a slightly softer, springy typing experience. The Keychron is part of a wider lineup with many different size options, uses VIA software that provides much more flexibility for key bindings and macros, and offers better gaming latency. It also includes a control knob, which the Logitech lacks, and is available with full RGB backlighting, though it doesn't have shine-through legends. Comparatively, the Logitech only has white backlighting but has shine-through legends, which makes the keys easier to read in the dark. The Logitech is also only available in one size in the North American market and has a comparatively more robust full-frame gasket mount system, though this primarily results in slightly less felt vibration rather than a significantly softer typing experience.
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