Akko 3098B vs IQUNIX F97
The Akko 3098B and the IQUNIX F97 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Akko 3098B is the cheaper of the two at $100 versus $209; stock, the Akko 3098B sounds clacky and the IQUNIX F97 dampened and solid.
- Lower priceAkko 3098B$100 versus $209
- Bigger batteryIQUNIX F974000 mAh versus 3000 mAh
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Choose the Akko 3098B if
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you want to spend less ($100).
Choose the IQUNIX F97 if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you mainly want it for mac users.
Akko 3098B vs IQUNIX F97, spec by spec
| Akko 3098B | IQUNIX F97 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 96% | 96% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT dye-sub (theme dependent) | double-shot PBT, Cherry profile |
| Case | ABS plastic | aluminum |
| Mount | Tray | n/a |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4000 mAh (stronger spec) |
| Typical price | $100 (stronger spec) | $209 |
| Sound (stock) | clacky | dampened and solid |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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; 80% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the IQUNIX F97.
19% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Akko 3098B; 34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the IQUNIX F97.
Where to buy the Akko 3098B
Where to buy the IQUNIX F97
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