Akko 5098B vs Epomaker TH108 V2 PROCompact vs Full
Choose the Akko 5098B for its more compact aluminum design and GIF-capable TFT, or the Epomaker TH108 V2 PRO for a full-size layout and layered sound dampening.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Akko 5098B
Compact
Build quality in the bottom 45% of 96% boards under $150.
- Aluminum case with a compact 96% ANSI layout.
- TFT screen supports custom GIF uploads through Akko Cloud Driver.
- Encoder wheel supports volume and playback controls.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Get the
Epomaker TH108 V2 PRO
Full
Build quality in the top 20% of 100% boards under $100.
- 100% ANSI full-size layout with a numpad.
- Gasket mount and five listed sound-dampening layers, including PORON, IXPE, and silicone.
- 1000 Hz polling rate in USB and 2.4 GHz modes, according to the product listing.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Choose the Akko 5098B if you want an aluminum case, a smaller footprint, and a TFT that supports custom GIFs. Pick the Epomaker TH108 V2 PRO if you prefer a conventional full-size layout, a listed 1000 Hz polling rate in wired and 2.4 GHz modes, and its gasket-mounted, layered-dampening design. Check the TH108 V2 PRO's south-facing LED compatibility rule if shine-through or sculpted keycaps matter to you.
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 TH108 V2 PRO
Layout size
96%
100%
Battery
8,000 mAh
10,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
Aluminum
ABS
Display
TFT
Yes
A case display rather than a typing feature
Weight
1,020 g
1,500 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Akko 5098B
- Epomaker TH108 V2 PRO
- Performance
- 7878
- Build quality
- 6668
- Productivity
- 7483
- Customizability
- 7673
- Portability
- 6863
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Knob
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The TH108 V2 PRO has the edge for gaming, office use, programming, and switch experimentation, with a full-size layout, stated polling rate, and detailed acoustic construction. The Akko 5098B is the more travel-friendly choice of these two based on its listed weight and dimensions. Its GIF-capable TFT and encoder controls also make it a clearer fit for buyers who want a personalized display. Both retain hot-swap support and multi-mode wireless connectivity.
Pick the Epomaker TH108 V2 PRO
- The TH108 V2 PRO lists a 1000 Hz polling rate in USB and 2.4 GHz modes.
- Its vendor page describes the included switch options as linear, including a silent linear option.
- Both keyboards support N-key rollover and 2.4 GHz wireless.
Akko 5098B vs Epomaker TH108 V2 PRO specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
9 of 22 specs differ
Akko 5098B
Epomaker TH108 V2 PRO
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
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
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Akko 5098B vs Epomaker TH108 V2 PRO: your questions
The Akko 5098B is listed as a compact 96% board measuring 32 x 138 x 409 mm. The TH108 V2 PRO is a 100% board measuring 44 x 447 x 141 mm.
The Epomaker TH108 V2 PRO is listed as a 100% full-size ANSI keyboard. The Akko 5098B also includes a numpad, but its compact full-size layout does not have the gaps of a conventional full-size board.
The Akko 5098B weighs 1020 g, while the TH108 V2 PRO weighs 1500 g. The Akko is also shorter according to their listed dimensions.
Both list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless, and wired connectivity. The Akko vendor page specifies Bluetooth 5.0 and wired Type-C, while the TH108 V2 PRO vendor page also specifies Bluetooth 5.0 and USB-C.
The TH108 V2 PRO lists a 10000mAh battery, compared with 8000mAh in the Akko 5098B. The TH108 V2 PRO vendor page also gives battery-life claims, but those figures are manufacturer claims.
Yes. Akko's vendor page says the TFT screen supports uploading personalized GIFs through Akko Cloud Driver.
The TH108 V2 PRO has a screen and knob, and its vendor page describes the display as customizable. The knob can control volume or screen functions, with Fn plus the knob used to switch modes.
The TH108 V2 PRO is listed with a silent linear switch type and sound dampening, and its vendor page describes a five-layer dampening design. The Akko 5098B vendor page identifies its included Akko V3 Pro Piano switch as linear, but does not describe it as silent.
Both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. The TH108 V2 PRO vendor page specifies compatibility with 3-pin or 5-pin switches, while the Akko vendor page confirms hot-swap support without specifying pin types.
The product listing specifies 1000 Hz polling in USB and 2.4 GHz modes, and 125 Hz in Bluetooth mode. The Akko 5098B listing does not give a polling-rate figure.
Its compatibility rule warns that shine-through legends stay dark with the south-facing LEDs. It also notes that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
The TH108 V2 PRO vendor page lists materials including PORON, IXPE, PET, latex, and silicone in its sound-dampening layers. The Akko 5098B metadata does not list a comparable sound-dampening system.
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