Akko 3098B vs Lofree Block
The Akko 3098B and the Lofree Block are close alternatives. The main differences: the Akko 3098B is the cheaper of the two at $100 versus $169; stock, the Akko 3098B sounds clacky and the Lofree Block creamy, muted.
- Lower priceAkko 3098B$100 versus $169
- Bigger batteryAkko 3098B3000 mAh versus 2000 mAh
Choose the Akko 3098B if
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you want to spend less ($100).
Choose the Lofree Block if
- its overall balance fits you: the lofree block is a retro mac-inspired 98-key wireless keyboard with self-lubricating ttc full-pom switches, hot-swap sockets, and a monochrome white backlight instead of rgb.
Akko 3098B vs Lofree Block, spec by spec
| Akko 3098B | Lofree Block | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | n/a |
| Case | ABS plastic | plastic (retro two-tone) |
| Mount | Tray | n/a |
| Backlight | RGB | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 3000 mAh (stronger spec) | 2000 mAh |
| Typical price | $100 (stronger spec) | $169 |
| Sound (stock) | clacky | creamy, muted |
| 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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; 68% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Lofree Block.
19% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Akko 3098B; 7% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Lofree Block.
Where to buy the Akko 3098B
Where to buy the Lofree Block
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