Akko 5075B Plus vs Royal Kludge RK84
The Akko 5075B Plus and the Royal Kludge RK84 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Royal Kludge RK84 is the cheaper of the two at $70 versus $90; stock, the Akko 5075B Plus sounds creamy, muted and the Royal Kludge RK84 hollow clack.
- Lower priceRoyal Kludge RK84$70 versus $90
- Bigger batteryRoyal Kludge RK843750 mAh versus 3000 mAh
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Choose the Akko 5075B Plus if
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you mainly want it for gaming.
Choose the Royal Kludge RK84 if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you want to spend less ($70).
Akko 5075B Plus vs Royal Kludge RK84, spec by spec
| Akko 5075B Plus | Royal Kludge RK84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 75% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | double-shot PBT, ASA profile | n/a |
| Case | ABS plastic | ABS plastic |
| Mount | Gasket | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 3750 mAh (stronger spec) |
| Typical price | $90 | $70 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | creamy, muted | hollow clack |
| Released | 2022 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
26% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Akko 5075B Plus; 13% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Royal Kludge RK84.
19% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Akko 5075B Plus; 31% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Royal Kludge RK84.
Where to buy the Akko 5075B Plus
Where to buy the Royal Kludge RK84
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