AkkoReleased 2026

5087B Plus

66/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
80% ISO-DE1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Strong productivity (78/100)
  • Strong performance (76/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Build quality is the weak point (58/100)
  • Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the 5087B Plus wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall586376787466
Build quality
58
Customisability
63
Performance
76
Productivity
78
Portability
74
Overall
66
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size80
StandardISO-DE · ISO
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePCB Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery1800 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

5087B Plus vs SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
5087B PlusApex Pro Mini
 Akko5087B PlusThis pageSteelSeriesApex Pro Mini
Overall score66 /10066 /100
Build quality58 /100Better56 /100
Performance76 /100Better54 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typePCB MountBetter
Case materialPlasticMetalBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes