Akko 5075B Plus vs MCHOSE Mix 87Wireless or HE
Choose the Akko for Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless flexibility, or the MCHOSE for wired Hall Effect gaming features and its 8000 Hz polling rate.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Akko 5075B Plus
Build quality in the top 35% of 75% boards under $100.
- Three connection modes: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired USB-C.
- 75% layout with ANSI and listed ISO variants.
- Polycarbonate plate and gasket mount.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Get the
MCHOSE Mix 87
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 35% of 80% boards under $100.
- Hall Effect magnetic switches with Rapid Trigger and adjustable actuation.
- 8000 Hz polling rate and vendor-listed gaming features including SOCD, RS, DKS, MT, and TGL.
- 80% layout with a listed weight of 992g.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- No numpad.
Pick the Akko 5075B Plus if you want wireless connections, a 75% footprint, and the option of ISO layouts. Choose the MCHOSE Mix 87 if wired use is acceptable and Hall Effect gaming features, including Rapid Trigger and adjustable actuation, are your priority. Before buying the Mix 87, confirm that magnetic-only switch support and its keycap compatibility rules fit your plans.
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 5075B Plus
MCHOSE Mix 87
Layout size
75%
80%
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Rapid trigger
No
Yes
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Max polling rate
1,000 Hz
8,000 Hz
Higher polling helps competitive FPS and does nothing for typing
- Akko 5075B Plus
- MCHOSE Mix 87
- Performance
- 7995
- Build quality
- 7368
- Productivity
- 9269
- Customizability
- 7565
- Portability
- 8156
- Hot-swappable
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Knob
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The Mix 87 is the more focused gaming choice, with magnetic switches, Rapid Trigger, and a higher listed polling rate. The Akko is more adaptable for everyday desk use and travel thanks to its three connection modes and broader listed layout choices. For modding, both offer hot-swap and gasket mounts, though the Mix 87 limits replacements to magnetic switches. Content creators who prioritize direct volume control may value the Mix 87's specified volume knob, while the Akko has the edge in connection and layout flexibility.
Pick the MCHOSE Mix 87
- The Mix 87 has magnetic switches, Hall Effect support, and Rapid Trigger.
- Its listed polling rate is 8000 Hz, compared with 1000 Hz for the Akko.
- The vendor describes adjustable actuation from 0.1–3.4 mm and gaming features including SOCD and DKS.
Akko 5075B Plus vs MCHOSE Mix 87 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
14 of 25 specs differ
Akko 5075B Plus
MCHOSE Mix 87
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Akko 5075B Plus
WhatGeek
ISO
Out of stockShips to you
MCHOSE Mix 87
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Akko 5075B Plus vs MCHOSE Mix 87: your questions
Yes. It supports Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connections, as well as wired USB-C. The keyboard also lists a 3000mAh battery.
No, its listed connectivity is wired USB only. The Akko 5075B Plus is the option here with Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz.
The Mix 87 is the gaming-focused option, with Hall Effect magnetic switches, Rapid Trigger, adjustable actuation, and an 8000 Hz polling rate. The Akko lists a 1000 Hz polling rate and more connection options.
No. The Mix 87's compatibility rule specifies magnetic switches only, so standard MX switches will not fit. Its hot-swap support applies to magnetic switches.
Yes. Its listed layout options include ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, and ISO, as well as ANSI. The Mix 87 does not offer ISO variants.
Neither has a numpad, according to their compatibility rules. The Akko is a 75% layout, while the Mix 87 is an 80% layout.
The Akko 5075B Plus lists a 1000 Hz polling rate, and the MCHOSE Mix 87 lists 8000 Hz. The Mix 87 vendor description also distinguishes latency figures by edition, so check the specific edition when comparing those claims.
Its compatibility notes warn that south-facing LEDs can leave shine-through legends dark and may clip some sculpted keycaps. The vendor lists ASA-profile double-shot PBT keycaps as the included keycap type.
The Mix 87 has north-facing LEDs, and its compatibility rule warns that Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing. Consider that limitation before replacing its included keycaps.
Both list hot-swap support, but the Akko specifies 5-pin sockets, while the Mix 87 accepts magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit the Mix 87.
Yes. The vendor describes a knob that adjusts system volume and can be pressed to mute. The Akko lists knob support, but its description does not specify volume-control behavior.
The Akko is the 75% model and lists dimensions of 42 × 146 × 335 mm with a weight of 1500g. The Mix 87 is an 80% model and lists dimensions of 37 × 359 × 152 mm with a weight of 992g.
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