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Akko 3098B vs Keychron Q1 HE: Comparison

Akko 3098B and Keychron Q1 HE differ on switch type: Akko 3098B at Akko CS Jelly Black / Radiant Red / Lavender Purple Hot-Swap, Keychron Q1 HE at Keychron Magnetic Switch (Hall Effect).

Specs

Specification
Akko 3098B (98-Key/Akko CS Hot-Swap/Tri-Mode Wireless + Wired/PBT Keycaps/RGB Backlighting)
Akko 3098B
Keychron Q1 HE (75%/Magnetic Hall Effect/Wired/Hot-Swappable/Adjustable Actuation + Rapid Trigger/8000Hz Polling)
Keychron Q1 HE
BrandAkkoKeychron
Layout98-Key (Compact Full-Size with Numpad)75%
Model3098BQ1 HE
Switch TypeAkko CS Jelly Black / Radiant Red / Lavender Purple Hot-SwapKeychron Magnetic Switch (Hall Effect)
ConnectivityBluetooth 5.0 / 2.4GHz RF / USB-C WiredWired (USB-C)
Keycap MaterialPBT Dye-SublimatedDouble-shot PBT
BacklightingRGB BacklightingSouth-facing RGB
Polling Rate1000 HzUp to 8000 Hz

Price comparison

RetailerAkko 3098BKeychron Q1 HE
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Verdict

Akko 3098B

7 / 10 Expert Rating

A full-numpad wireless hot-swap board that punches above its budget price point.

Keychron Q1 HE

8 / 10 Expert Rating

A genuinely premium case wrapped around competitive-grade magnetic switches — the Q1 Max's typing feel with the Wooting 80HE's competitive edge, at a fair price.

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