Akko 3098B vs Royal Kludge RK96
The Akko 3098B and the Royal Kludge RK96 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Royal Kludge RK96 is the cheaper of the two at $90 versus $100.
- Lower priceRoyal Kludge RK96$90 versus $100
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Choose the Akko 3098B if
- you mainly want it for typing.
Choose the Royal Kludge RK96 if
- you want to spend less ($90).
Akko 3098B vs Royal Kludge RK96, spec by spec
| Akko 3098B | Royal Kludge RK96 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ABS plastic |
| Mount | Tray | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | n/a |
| Typical price | $100 | $90 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | clacky | clacky |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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; 26% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Royal Kludge RK96.
19% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Akko 3098B.
Where to buy the Akko 3098B
Where to buy the Royal Kludge RK96
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