Akko 5098B
AkkoReleased 2024
5098B
72/100
96% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading performance (79/100)
- Strong customisability (76/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the 5098B wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size96
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery8000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions32
Weight1020 g
More specs
Height Mm32 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that row5098B vs Wooting 80HE
5098B80HE
| Akko5098BThis page | Wooting80HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72 /100 | 73 /100Better |
| Build quality | 66 /100 | 68 /100Better |
| Performance | 79 /100 | 94 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | — | Plate MountBetter |
| Case material | AluminumBetter | ABS · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
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