Akko 3068B Plus vs V2: Layout Support and Build Differences

Compare Akko 3068B Plus vs 3068B Plus V2 Differences Side by Side

This comparison is for buyers deciding between two very similar Akko 65% tri-mode keyboards. The choice is nuanced, hinging on subtle but important differences in layout compatibility and build construction not immediately obvious from model names alone. Both share core features like hot-swap sockets, PBT keycaps, and tri-mode connectivity, making the decision about specific regional needs and attention to build details.

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Main differences	Released in 2025 Has Linear switch options Available in a Unknown layout Built with the ANSI, ISO-UK, ISO, ISO-Nordic layout standard Compatible with both Mac and Windows Uses a Tray Mount mounting style Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Weighs about 700 g Sized at 39 x 316 x 107 mm Offers Yes, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting	Released in 2026 Built with the ANSI layout standard Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 55.4 Build Quality: 57.3 Productivity: 70.2 Customizability: 59.9 Portability: 52	Scores Performance: 58.3 Build Quality: 57.4 Productivity: 65.3 Customizability: 59.8 Portability: 51.7
Name	Name Akko 3068B Plus	Name Akko 3068B Plus V2
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2026
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear	Switch Options -
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size Unknown	Layout Size Unknown
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI, ISO-UK, ISO, ISO-Nordic	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 1800 mAh	Battery capacity 1800 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Tray Mount	Mount Style -
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, North-face	Backlight Rgb
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material -	Case Material -
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 39 x 316 x 107 mm	Dimensions -
Weight	Weight 700g	Weight -

Akko 3068B Plus V2 (Tokyo Edition) Keyboard

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Released in 2025
Has Linear switch options
Available in a Unknown layout
Built with the ANSI, ISO-UK, ISO, ISO-Nordic layout standard
Compatible with both Mac and Windows
Uses a Tray Mount mounting style
Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
Weighs about 700 g
Sized at 39 x 316 x 107 mm
Offers Yes, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face RGB lighting

Released in 2026
Built with the ANSI layout standard
Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting

Scores

Performance: 55.4
Build Quality: 57.3
Productivity: 70.2
Customizability: 59.9
Portability: 52

Scores

Performance: 58.3
Build Quality: 57.4
Productivity: 65.3
Customizability: 59.8
Portability: 51.7

Name

Akko 3068B Plus

Name

Akko 3068B Plus V2

Release year

2025

Release year

2026

Switch Options

Linear

Switch Options

Profile

Normal Profile

Profile

Normal Profile

Hot Swappable

Layout Size

Unknown

Layout Size

Unknown

Layout Standard

ANSI, ISO-UK, ISO, ISO-Nordic

Layout Standard

ANSI

Layout Ergonomics

Normal

Layout Ergonomics

Normal

Knob Support

Display Support

Mac/Win Support

Multi-Media Keys

USB-C

USB passthrough

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless

Polling Rate

1000 Hz

Polling Rate

Battery capacity

1800 mAh

Battery capacity

1800 mAh

Hall Effect Support

QMK Support

VIA Support

VIAL Support

N-Key Rollover

Rapid Trigger

Mount Style

Tray Mount

Mount Style

Screw in Stabilizers

Sound Dampening

Backlight

Rgb, North-face

Backlight

Rgb

Case Colors

Case Material

Keycaps Material

PBT

Keycaps Material

PBT

Dimensions

39 x 316 x 107 mm

Dimensions

Weight

700g

Weight

Pros and Trade-offs

Your location and keyboard layout are the primary deciding factors. If you need ISO, UK, or Nordic key layouts, the original Akko 3068B Plus is the only viable option. If you use a standard ANSI layout and prefer the Tokyo Edition theme, the V2 is a suitable alternative, though you lose the explicitly stated macOS compatibility and confirmed tray mount details of the original.

Akko 3068B Plus

+Supports multiple layout standards including ANSI, ISO-UK, ISO, and ISO-Nordic.
+Explicitly lists Mac and Windows compatibility in its features.
+Uses a tray mount style, a known quantity for modding.
+Features north-facing RGB LEDs, which can affect keycap compatibility.
+Includes internal plate sound-dampening foam for a quieter typing experience.

−Hot-swap sockets are not available for the first two rows due to the USB-C port placement, a limitation shared with the V2.
−Specific details on switch type options are not provided in the available data.

Akko 3068B Plus V2

+Offers a specific themed design (Tokyo Edition) according to its vendor page.
+Shares core features like tri-mode connectivity, hot-swap, and PBT keycaps.
+Also includes internal plate sound-dampening foam.
+Uses dye-sub PBT keycaps in the OSA profile for durability.

−Only supports the ANSI layout standard, limiting its use for international users.
−Mac/Win support is not explicitly mentioned in the provided features or description.
−The keyboard's mount style is not specified in the available metadata.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The original Akko 3068B Plus holds a clear advantage for office and programming use where international ISO layouts are required. For gaming, travel, and content creation, the two models are functionally identical in their core specs. The original model also has a slight edge for modders due to its confirmed tray mount construction, whereas the V2's mounting style is unspecified.

GamingTie

•Both offer a 1000 Hz polling rate for responsive input.
•Both feature tri-mode connectivity with a stable 2.4 GHz wireless option.
•Both have hot-swappable sockets for trying different switch types.

OfficeAkko 3068B Plus

•The original Plus supports multiple ISO layouts (UK, Nordic, ISO), which is crucial for European office users.
•Its vendor description explicitly lists Mac/Win support, while the V2's description does not mention it.
•Both have a compact 65% form factor to save desk space.

ProgrammingAkko 3068B Plus

•Broader ISO layout support on the original Plus can be essential for programmers using international characters.
•Both keyboards are listed as fully programmable for macros and layers.
•The compact layout on both models requires using layers for some keys, which is a shared consideration.

TravelTie

•Both share the same compact 65% form factor with 68 keys.
•Both have identical 1800mAh batteries for wireless use.
•Both offer tri-mode connectivity for flexibility on the go.

ModdingAkko 3068B Plus

•The original Plus uses a tray mount style, a common and mod-friendly design.
•Both share the same hot-swappable 5-pin TTC sockets and internal plate sound-dampening foam.
•The mount style for the V2 is not specified in the provided metadata.

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