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Akko 3098B — 97-key
Akko

Akko 3098B

97-key

82
/ 100
From $129
VS
Akko 3098B · Brown tactile — 97-key · Brown tactile
Akko

Akko 3098B · Brown tactile

97-key · Brown tactile

82
/ 100
From $129
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Akko 3098B lands at 82 and Akko 3098B · Brown tactile at 82. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Akko 3098B if…

  • ✓Modern build quality
  • ✓Hot-swap on most enthusiast boards
  • ✓PBT keycaps (most)

Pick Akko 3098B · Brown tactile if…

  • ✓Modern build quality
  • ✓Hot-swap on most enthusiast boards
  • ✓PBT keycaps (most)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Typing

Tie

Compared on the typing sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Akko 3098B 82
vs
82 Akko 3098B · Brown tactile

Score breakdown

Akko 3098B
82
typing 82
build 80
features 82
value 86
Akko 3098B · Brown tactile
82
typing 82
build 80
features 82
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Akko 3098B versus Akko 3098B · Brown tactile — full spec comparison
Spec Akko 3098B Akko 3098B · Brown tactile
Layout
97-key
97-key
Switch
—
Brown tactile

Akko 3098B

Pros
  • +Modern build quality
  • +Hot-swap on most enthusiast boards
  • +PBT keycaps (most)
Cons
  • −Software varies
  • −Stabilizer tuning required on some
  • −Wired-only models

Akko 3098B · Brown tactile

Pros
  • +Modern build quality
  • +Hot-swap on most enthusiast boards
  • +PBT keycaps (most)
Cons
  • −Software varies
  • −Stabilizer tuning required on some
  • −Wired-only models

FAQ: Akko 3098B vs Akko 3098B · Brown tactile

Which is better, Akko 3098B or Akko 3098B · Brown tactile? +

Both score 82 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Akko 3098B worth the price? +

At $129, Akko 3098B delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in value.

Is Akko 3098B · Brown tactile worth the price? +

At $129, Akko 3098B · Brown tactile delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in value.

Does Akko 3098B or Akko 3098B · Brown tactile last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.