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Redragon K628 Pollux vs BASIC AK82

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What actually differs

The differences that matter

Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.

Redragon K628 Pollux

BASIC AK82

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Switch options

    Linear

    Clicky, Linear

  • Mount style

    Bottom Mount

    Gasket Mount

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • Sound dampening

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Redragon K628 Pollux
  • BASIC AK82
Performance
79
64
Build quality
56
61
Productivity
61
92
Customizability
58
80
Portability
61
78

What they share

  • Layout size: 75%
  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

Redragon K628 Pollux vs BASIC AK82 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

9 of 21 specs differ

Redragon K628 Pollux

BASIC AK82

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
Clicky, Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Bottom Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

75%
75%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
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Keycaps

ABS
ABS, PBT

Weight

470 g
—

Dimensions

—
40 x 327 x 136 mm

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2023

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