Akko 5098B vs Skyloong GK87ProNumpad or gasket
Choose the Akko 5098B for its numpad and larger battery, or the Skyloong GK87Pro for its gasket construction and dedicated wrist rest.
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Which one should you get?
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Akko 5098B
Battery
Build quality in the bottom 45% of 96% boards under $150.
- 96% layout retains a numpad in a compact full-size design.
- 8000mAh battery, larger than the GK87Pro's listed 7200mAh capacity.
- TFT screen supports custom GIF uploads through Akko Cloud Driver.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Get the
Skyloong GK87Pro
- Gasket mount, an all-in-one silicone pad, and bottom foam are specified in the vendor description.
- Integrated wrist rest is listed as an extra feature.
- Hot-swappable switch support includes 3- and 5-pin switches, and the knob module can be replaced with a switch and keycap.
Choose the Akko 5098B if you need a numpad without moving to a standard full-size footprint, or if its larger listed battery and custom-GIF screen appeal to you. Pick the Skyloong GK87Pro if the gasket mount, wrist rest, and additional switch and knob customization are more important than having a numpad.
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
Skyloong GK87Pro
Layout size
96%
87%
Battery
8,000 mAh
7,200 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Ergonomics
Standard
Split Spacebar
Display
TFT
LCD, TFT
A case display rather than a typing feature
Weight
1,020 g
3,800 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Akko 5098B
- Skyloong GK87Pro
- Performance
- 7861
- Build quality
- 6671
- Productivity
- 7482
- Customizability
- 7682
- Portability
- 6862
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- Knob
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The Akko has the clearest fit for buyers who need a numpad, want custom GIFs on the screen, or prioritize the listed battery capacity and dimensions. The Skyloong is more compelling for desk use where a wrist rest, gasket mount, sound-dampening foam, and switch or knob changes matter. Gaming is a close call based on the listed features, with both offering N-Key Rollover and multiple connection modes. Neither is an obvious choice for frequent travel, though the listed weight and dimensions favor the Akko.
It's a tie
- Both keyboards support N-Key Rollover and wired, 2.4 GHz, and Bluetooth connections.
- The Akko vendor listing identifies its included V3 Pro Piano switch as linear, while the Skyloong listing offers linear and tactile switch options.
Akko 5098B vs Skyloong GK87Pro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
8 of 20 specs differ
Akko 5098B
Skyloong GK87Pro
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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Akko 5098B vs Skyloong GK87Pro: your questions
Yes. Its 96% layout includes a numpad, though the compatibility note says it does not have the gaps of a full-size board. The Skyloong GK87Pro is an 87% keyboard.
The GK87Pro is listed as an 87% TKL keyboard, and no numpad is specified. Choose the Akko 5098B if a numpad is essential.
The Akko 5098B is listed with an 8000mAh battery, compared with 7200mAh for the Skyloong GK87Pro. Battery life comparisons are not specified.
Both list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless, and wired USB-C connectivity. The Skyloong vendor description specifies Bluetooth 5.1, while the Akko description specifies Bluetooth 5.0.
The GK87Pro has hot-swappable switches and a knob module that can be swapped for a regular switch and keycap. Its vendor description also identifies support for 3- and 5-pin switches without soldering.
Yes. The vendor says the knob module is hot-swappable and can be replaced with a regular mechanical switch and keycap. The product metadata also lists knob support.
The Skyloong GK87Pro lists an integrated wrist rest. No wrist rest is listed for the Akko 5098B.
Yes. Akko's vendor description says its TFT screen supports personalized GIF uploads through Akko Cloud Driver. The encoder wheel can also be used to navigate screen functions.
The Akko 5098B is a 96% layout with a numpad, while the Skyloong GK87Pro is an 87% TKL design. The Akko compatibility note describes its numpad layout as compact, without the gaps of a full-size board.
The Skyloong GK87Pro is listed with a gasket mount. Its vendor description also names a silicone pad and bottom foam intended to cushion keystrokes and reduce hollow sound.
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