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| Spec |  Aula Aula F75 $55–$70 “Aula's budget gasket-mount 75% with tri-mode wireless and a knob” |  Akko Akko 5108B Plus $90–$110 “Akko's full-size tri-mode hot-swap board in themed editions” |
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| Price , different | $55–$70 | $90–$110 |
| Size , different | 75% | Full |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2023 | 2022 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case | ABS plastic | ABS plastic |
| Colors , different | Many, often black or white | Themed editions |
| Weight , different | About 1023 g with cable and receiver (Aula) | About 1.2 kg (Akko EU page; SmartZone also reports 1.2 kg) |
| Dimensions , different | 322.7 x 143.2 x 43.1 mm, +/-1 mm (Aula) | 442 x 132 x 41 mm (Akko EU page) |
| Typing angle , different | Not listed | Adjustable feet |
| Front height | Not listed | Not listed |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Doubleshot PBT, Cherry profile | Dye-sub PBT |
| PCB | Hot-swap, RGB | Hot-swap, RGB |
| Plates | PC | PC |
| Battery , different | 4000mAh | 3000mAh |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | MX-style 5-pin |
| Software , different | AULA F75 driver | Akko software |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Features , different | 75% with knob, Gasket mount, Hot-swap, Tri-mode, LEOBOG switches, Doubleshot PBT, 4000mAh | Full size, Hot-swap, Tri-mode, Gasket mount, Dye-sub PBT, 3000mAh, RGB |
| Good for , different | Budget buyers who want gasket-style typing Wireless desk users who want a knob Hot-swap beginners | Buyers who want a wireless full-size with hot-swap Gamers who will use 2.4 GHz or wired People who like themed editions |
| Skip if , different | Modders who want VIA or QMK People who want to open the board easily Buyers who want deep software control | Travelers who want long battery life or low weight Anyone who wants verified gasket-mount construction Users who need per-key lit legends |
| Pros , different | Gasket mount with five layers of dampening that Gizmochina found made typing quiet Hot-swap sockets and factory-lubed linear switches (Aula) Tri-mode wireless, with IGN reporting flawless 2.4 GHz 4,000 mAh battery, with IGN lasting more than a week with RGB at full Double-shot PBT Cherry-profile keycaps (Gizmochina, Prime Audio) Sturdy build with little flex (Gizmochina, Prime Audio) | 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) |
| Cons , different | Hard to disassemble and no VIA or QMK support (IGN) IGN found no leaf-spring mount despite the marketing, only silicone tabs around a polycarbonate plate Keycaps are not very thick, giving a clackier sound (IGN) Esc-side LED strip only blinks white and uses battery (IGN) Software is limited (Tech4Gamers) and IGN could not find any ABS plastic case (Aula) | 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 |
| Research take , different | A well-reviewed budget gasket board that gets praise for sound and value. Expect limited software and hard disassembly. | 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. |