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Akko 5098B vs Epomaker RT98

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Knob

Akko 5098B

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from$115at WhatGeek

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Epomaker RT98

4.7 (23)4.7 · 23 reviews

from$101at Epomaker

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

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Akko 5098B

Knob

Build quality in the bottom 45% of 96% boards under $150.

Rules this board out

Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.

$115 at WhatGeek

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Epomaker RT98

Build quality in the top 30% of 98% boards under $150.

Rules this board out

South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.

$101 at Epomaker

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 5098B

Epomaker RT98

Layout size
96%
98%
Ergonomics
Standard
Southpaw
Case material
Aluminum
ABS
Knob
Yes
No
Display
TFT
Yes
A case display rather than a typing feature

KeebFinder scores

How we score

Akko 5098B
Epomaker RT98

Performance: 78
77
Build quality: 66
72
Productivity: 74
84
Customizability: 76
78
Portability: 68
65

What they share

Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Hot-swappable
Battery: 8,000 mAh
Keycaps: PBT

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Full specs

Akko 5098B vs Epomaker RT98 specs

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

11 of 21 specs differ

Spec

Akko 5098B

Epomaker RT98

Typing & switches

Switch options

—

Linear, Silent

Hot-swappable

Yes

Mount style

—

Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes

Layout

Layout size

96%

98%

Layout standard

ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard

Southpaw

Knob

Yes

Display

TFT

Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Battery

8,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum

ABS

Keycaps

PBT

Weight

1,020 g

1,200 g

Dimensions

32 x 138 x 409 mm

45 x 390 x 150 mm

Backlight

RGB

RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes

N-key rollover

Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes

Extras

Released

2024

2026

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