Akko 5098B vs Epomaker Magcore 87
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from$115at WhatGeek
4.8 · 64 reviews
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Akko 5098B
Knob
Build quality in the bottom 45% of 96% boards under $150.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Get the
Epomaker Magcore 87
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
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 5098B
Epomaker Magcore 87
Layout size
96%
85%
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Knob
Yes
No
Display
TFT
None
A case display rather than a typing feature
Weight
1,020 g
2,000 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Akko 5098B
- Epomaker Magcore 87
- Performance
- 7889
- Build quality
- 6681
- Productivity
- 7491
- Customizability
- 7678
- Portability
- 6853
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- Keycaps: PBT
Akko 5098B vs Epomaker Magcore 87 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 23 specs differ
Akko 5098B
Epomaker Magcore 87
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
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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