ATTACK SHARK R98 HE Raises the Bar for Hall-Effect Keyboards

Gaming peripheral maker ATTACK SHARK has introduced the new R98 HE, a flagship magnetic switch keyboard designed for competitive gamers, productivity users, and keyboard enthusiasts. While hall-effect keyboards have become increasingly popular in recent years, the R98 HE attempts to stand out with a combination of carbon fiber materials, a distinctive 98% layout, and a front-facing RGB lightbox rarely seen in this category.

The keyboard is aimed at users who want high-speed gaming performance without sacrificing everyday usability. By retaining a full function row, dedicated arrow keys, editing cluster, and number pad, the R98 HE offers a practical layout that can handle both esports sessions and office workloads.

Carbon Fiber Construction Meets Premium Design

One of the most notable aspects of the R98 HE is its use of carbon fiber composite materials. ATTACK SHARK equips the keyboard with a forged-texture carbon fiber composite top cover alongside matching carbon fiber composite keycaps.

This material choice helps improve structural rigidity, resistance to deformation, and long-term durability. For users who spend hours gaming or typing every day, a stronger chassis can contribute to more consistent performance and a premium feel over time.

A Different Take on RGB Lighting

Many gaming keyboards rely entirely on traditional per-key RGB lighting and underglow effects. The R98 HE introduces a different visual approach with a dedicated front-facing RGB lightbox integrated into the keyboard’s design.

Combined with 22 dynamic lighting effects, the feature creates a more layered illumination experience that projects light toward the user rather than only beneath the keys. The result is a distinctive visual identity that separates the keyboard from many competing hall-effect models currently available.

Built for Fast-Paced Competitive Gaming

Performance is where the R98 HE focuses much of its innovation. The keyboard features a new-generation hall-effect sensing algorithm with support for 0.005mm rapid-trigger adjustment and zero dead zone operation.

These capabilities can be particularly useful in competitive titles such as Counter-Strike 2 and VALORANT, where rapid movement adjustments, counter-strafing, and precise key activation can influence gameplay outcomes. Supporting the magnetic switch system is a custom gaming controller capable of a 256K scan rate and true 8000Hz polling rate.

According to ATTACK SHARK, the keyboard can achieve latency as low as 0.08ms, helping ensure fast and consistent input registration during intense gaming sessions.

Customization and Acoustic Improvements

The R98 HE is not solely focused on speed. ATTACK SHARK also incorporates an aluminum alloy positioning plate and a five-layer sound dampening structure to improve typing acoustics. This combination helps reduce unwanted resonance and cavity noise while creating a cleaner switch sound profile.

The keyboard’s proprietary magnetic switches utilize a contactless electromagnetic design rated for up to 100 million keystrokes. Users can also take advantage of full-key hot-swapping, enabling different switch configurations across gaming and productivity zones.

Additional features include a CNC-machined aluminum volume knob, software customization options, key remapping capabilities, and browser-based driver support. With the R98 HE, ATTACK SHARK continues expanding its portfolio of gaming peripherals while targeting enthusiasts looking for advanced magnetic switch technology. The keyboard is available through the company’s global sales channels and Amazon storefronts, offering premium features at a price point intended to remain accessible to a broad audience.