Akko 3098B vs Aula F99
The Akko 3098B and the Aula F99 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Aula F99 is the cheaper of the two at $80 versus $100; stock, the Akko 3098B sounds clacky and the Aula F99 thocky, dampened.
- Lower priceAula F99$80 versus $100
- Bigger batteryAula F998000 mAh versus 3000 mAh
Choose the Akko 3098B if
- its overall balance fits you: the akko 3098b is a 98-key 96% tri-mode wireless keyboard that keeps the numpad in a compact frame, with hot-swap sockets, rgb, and akko's rotating cast of themed keycap designs.
Choose the Aula F99 if
- you want to spend less ($80).
Akko 3098B vs Aula F99, spec by spec
| Akko 3098B | Aula F99 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 96% | 96% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT dye-sub (theme dependent) | PBT double-shot |
| Case | ABS plastic | ABS plastic |
| Mount | Tray | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8000 mAh (stronger spec) |
| Typical price | $100 | $80 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | clacky | thocky, dampened |
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
35% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Akko 3098B; 18% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Aula F99.
19% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Akko 3098B; 95% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Aula F99.
Where to buy the Akko 3098B
Where to buy the Aula F99
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