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| Spec |  Akko Akko 5108B Plus $90–$110 “Akko's full-size tri-mode hot-swap board in themed editions” |  Keychron Keychron Q6 Max $200–$240 “Tri-mode full-size Q that reviewers rate highly” |
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| Price , different | $90–$110 | $200–$240 |
| Size | Full | Full |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2022 | 2024 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case , different | ABS plastic | Aluminum |
| Colors , different | Themed editions | Carbon Black, Shell White |
| Weight , different | About 1.2 kg (Akko EU page; SmartZone also reports 1.2 kg) | 2184g assembled |
| Dimensions , different | 442 x 132 x 41 mm (Akko EU page) | 446 x 137mm |
| Typing angle , different | Adjustable feet | 5.2° |
| Front height , different | Not listed | 20.1mm without keycaps |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Dye-sub PBT | Double-shot PBT, KSA or OSA |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, RGB | Hot-swap, south-facing RGB |
| Plates | PC | PC |
| Battery , different | 3000mAh | 4000mAh |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 5-pin | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin |
| Software , different | Akko software | QMK, VIA, Keychron Launcher |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Features , different | Full size, Hot-swap, Tri-mode, Gasket mount, Dye-sub PBT, 3000mAh, RGB | QMK/VIA, Full size with knob, Hot-swap, Double gasket, Aluminum case, 2.4GHz + Bluetooth 5.1, 4000mAh, 1000Hz polling |
| 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 | Full-size typists and gamers who want one wireless board (the 2.4 GHz dongle is the low-latency route) Mac and Windows users who want a quick OS switch People who like a quiet, planted metal board |
| 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 | Travelers Anyone who needs an adjustable angle Buyers who want a lighter keyboard |
| 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) | 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired modes with a number pad WePC found the double-gasket design very effective at muffling noise Top-notch build quality and QMK/VIA compatibility (TechRadar) Switches layouts between Windows and macOS (TechRadar), with extra keycaps for both Great battery life, Keychron rates up to 180 hours (WePC) Side-printed keycap option available (WePC) |
| 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 | Extreme weight makes it hard to carry (TechRadar, GameRevolution) No typing angle or height adjustment (TechRadar, WePC) No wrist rest included (TechRadar) Stiff connectivity switch (TechRadar) Tom's Guide's spec table lists 90 Hz over wireless for the Max, so use the cable for the 1000 Hz rate |
| 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 top-rated full-size mechanical board. Everyone who reviewed it agreed on strong build and sound, and flagged weight and fixed height. |