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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 1, 2026

Akko 5098B vs Newmen GM1000

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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 5098B

Newmen GM1000

  • Battery

    8,000 mAh

    3,000 mAh

    A larger battery means fewer cables during the day

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    ABS

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • Display

    TFT

    None

    A case display rather than a typing feature

  • Weight

    1,020 g

    857 g

    Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Akko 5098B
  • Newmen GM1000
Performance
78
49
Build quality
66
39
Productivity
74
54
Customizability
76
54
Portability
68
51

What they share

  • Layout size: 96%
  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Akko 5098B vs Newmen GM1000 specs

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

9 of 19 specs differ

Akko 5098B

Newmen GM1000

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky, Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

96%
96%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

TFT
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

8,000 mAhBetter
3,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
ABS

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

1,020 g
857 g

Dimensions

32 x 138 x 409 mm
39 x 120 x 368 mm

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2022

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