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Akko 3068B Plus vs Keychron Q5

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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.

Akko 3068B Plus

Keychron Q5

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

  • Switch options

    Linear

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

  • Mount style

    Tray Mount

    Gasket Mount, Plate Mount

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • Weight

    700 g

    2,310 g

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Akko 3068B Plus
  • Keychron Q5
Performance
55
72
Build quality
57
89
Productivity
70
97
Customizability
59
98
Portability
52
46

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
  • Sound dampening
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From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

Akko 3068B Plus

No owner reviews collected yet.

Keychron Q5

4.8

17 owner reviews

Praise
“I really like this keyboard. I have a couple of Q1s, and I like this layout better. The key caps on the silver gray model look terrific.”
k.s.Verified buyer· via Keychron

Full specs

Akko 3068B Plus vs Keychron Q5 specs

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

14 of 26 specs differ

Akko 3068B Plus

Keychron Q5

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Tray Mount
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

—
96%

Layout standard

ANSI, ISO, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

Battery

1,800 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

—
Aluminum

Plate material

—
Steel

Keycaps

PBT
ABS, PBT

Weight

700 g
2,310 g

Dimensions

39 x 316 x 107 mm
20 x 145 x 390 mm

Typing angle

—
5°

Backlight

RGB, north-facing
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2022

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • Input GearDE

    In stock
    $59Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$59Visit
Keychron Q54 stores
  • KeychronHK

    In stock
    $119Visit
  • Keychron (DE)DE

    In stock
    $146Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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  • MKUS

    Out of stock
    $159Visit

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