BASICReleased 2023

AK82

74/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (92/100)
  • Class-leading customisability (80/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Build quality is the weak point (62/100)
Score profile

Where the AK82 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall628063927974
Build quality
62
Customisability
80
Performance
63
Productivity
92
Portability
79
Overall
74
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesClicky · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Keycap materialPBT · ABS
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions40

More specs

Height Mm40 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

AK82 vs MCHOSE Ace 60 Pro

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
AK82Ace 60 Pro
 BASICAK82This pageMCHOSEAce 60 Pro
Overall score74 /10074 /100
Build quality62 /10079 /100Better
Performance63 /100Better56 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialAluminum · PlasticBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes