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Akko 3098B vs Royal Kludge RK61: Comparison

Akko 3098B and Royal Kludge RK61 separate most on polling rate: Akko 3098B at 1000 Hz, Royal Kludge RK61 at 125 Hz, 88% in favour of Akko 3098B.

Specs

Specification
Akko 3098B (98-Key/Akko CS Hot-Swap/Tri-Mode Wireless + Wired/PBT Keycaps/RGB Backlighting)
Akko 3098B
Royal Kludge RK61 (60%/RK Mechanical/Bluetooth 5.1 + 2.4GHz + USB-C/RGB Backlighting/Budget)
Royal Kludge RK61
BrandAkkoRoyal Kludge
Layout98-Key (Compact Full-Size with Numpad)60%
Model3098BRK61
Switch TypeAkko CS Jelly Black / Radiant Red / Lavender Purple Hot-SwapRK Brown / Red / Blue Mechanical
ConnectivityBluetooth 5.0 / 2.4GHz RF / USB-C WiredBluetooth 5.1 / 2.4GHz RF / USB-C Wired
Keycap MaterialPBT Dye-SublimatedABS
BacklightingRGB BacklightingRGB Backlighting
Polling Rate1000 Hz125 Hz-87%

Price comparison

RetailerAkko 3098BRoyal Kludge RK61
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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.

Royal Kludge RK61

6 / 10 Expert Rating

The default cheap-and-cheerful pick for testing a wireless 60% layout without much financial commitment.

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