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| Spec | Akko Akko 5108B Plus $90–$110 “Akko's full-size tri-mode hot-swap board in themed editions” | Corsair Corsair K70 Core RGB $80–$100 “Corsair's full-size board with quiet, pre-lubed MLX Red switches and a control dial” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $90–$110 | $80–$100 |
| Size | Full | Full |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wireless + Wired | Wired |
| Released , different | 2022 | 2023 |
| Mounting , different | Gasket | Integrated Plate |
| Case , different | ABS plastic | Aluminum top, plastic bottom |
| Colors , different | Themed editions | Black, Steel Grey |
| Weight , different | About 1.2 kg (Akko EU page; SmartZone also reports 1.2 kg) | Not listed |
| Dimensions , different | 442 x 132 x 41 mm (Akko EU page) | 448 x 153 x 35.4mm |
| Typing angle | Adjustable feet | Adjustable feet |
| Front height , different | Not listed | 35.4mm |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Dye-sub PBT | Doubleshot ABS (US layout) |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, RGB | Fixed MLX Red, per-key RGB |
| Plates , different | PC | Aluminum top |
| Battery , different | 3000mAh | — |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 5-pin | Fixed Corsair MLX Red |
| Software , different | Akko software | Corsair iCUE |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Features , different | Full size, Hot-swap, Tri-mode, Gasket mount, Dye-sub PBT, 3000mAh, RGB | Full size, MLX Red, Per-key RGB, 1000Hz, Aluminum top, Five onboard profiles, iCUE |
| Good for , different | Buyers who want a wireless full-size with hot-swap Gamers who will use 2.4 GHz or wired People who like themed editions | Gamers who want quiet linear switches in a full-size board Desk users who will use the dial for scrolling and volume Corsair iCUE users who want matched RGB |
| Skip if , different | Travelers who want long battery life or low weight Anyone who wants verified gasket-mount construction Users who need per-key lit legends | Typists who want a tactile or clicky feel Hot-swap or wireless shoppers People who want a detachable cable or USB hub |
| Pros , different | Tri-mode with Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4 GHz and wired USB-C (Akko) Hot-swap sockets across the board (Akko, SmartZone) PBT dye-sub keycaps (Akko) SmartZone found the lubed Creamy Yellow switches smooth and not too loud Software installs quickly and detects the layout (SmartZone) 1,000 Hz polling over wired and 2.4 GHz (Akko) | Tom's Hardware found the pre-lubed Corsair Reds the smoothest stock switches in a mainstream gaming board Two layers of EVA foam give a damped sound with no case ping (Tom's Hardware, PC Gamer) Aluminum top plate and a solid chassis, with only slight flex under hard pressure (Trusted Reviews) Metal dial for volume, brightness, scrolling and zoom, though Tom's Hardware says it is limited to five presets rather than fully customizable Per-key RGB with shine-through double-shot ABS keycaps and five onboard profiles (Tom's Hardware) Magnetic wrist rest in the box (Tom's Hardware, PC Gamer) |
| Cons , different | 3,000 mAh battery is small; SmartZone estimated 40 to 60 hours Bluetooth polls at 125 Hz, so SmartZone suggests it for office use only Backlight lights the gaps between keys rather than each key (SmartZone) Heavy at about 1.2 kg and less portable (SmartZone) Plastic ABS frame (Akko, SmartZone) Only one review of this model was found, so evidence is thin | Integrated, non-detachable cable and no USB hub (Trusted Reviews, Tom's Hardware) Trusted Reviews called the keys not a great typing experience for tactile fans PC Gamer found the dial's click out of character and the wrist rest texture rough No dedicated media keys beyond the iCUE button (PC Gamer) Switches are fixed, with PC Gamer reporting no hot-swap Wired only, and tied to iCUE for macros and lighting |
| Research take , different | A flexible full-size wireless board with hot-swap and decent software, but evidence is thin and battery is modest. Confirm the edition and switch before buying. | A quiet, solid full-size board that reviewers admire for switch smoothness and sound damping. Choose it for that feel and the dial; skip it if you want a detachable cable, tactile switches or hot-swap. |