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AULA F99 Pro vs Redragon EISA K686 Pro

Choose the AULA F99 Pro for its larger layout and specified 8000mAh battery, or the Redragon EISA K686 Pro for a more compact 90% layout.

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

AULA F99 Pro

Battery

Build quality in the bottom 50% of 96% boards under $100.

If you want

  • 96% layout, with the vendor listing 100 keys and a rotary knob.
  • 8000mAh battery capacity is specified.
  • Vendor describes five sound-improving layers, including sandwich foam, an IXPE switch pad, PET film, bottom foam, and a silicone case pad.

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.

Get the

Redragon EISA K686 Pro

If you want

  • 90% layout is the more compact listed format in this comparison.
  • PBT keycaps are listed in the product metadata.
  • Redragon specifies a 3.5mm PO sound-absorbing pad, two dampening foams, and a silicone gasket.

Rules this board out

  • South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.

Bottom line

Choose the AULA F99 Pro if you want the larger 96% layout and a stated 8000mAh battery, or if the lighter listed weight matters. Choose the Redragon EISA K686 Pro if you prefer its listed 90% layout, PBT keycaps, and included spare switches and receiver. Both offer gasket mounts, linear switches, a knob, hot-swap support, and three connection modes.

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.

AULA F99 Pro

Redragon EISA K686 Pro

  • Layout size

    96%

    90%

  • Battery

    8,000 mAh

    4,000 mAh

    A larger battery means fewer cables during the day

  • Case material

    ABS

    Plastic

  • Display

    None

    LED

    A case display rather than a typing feature

  • Weight

    1,023 g

    1,200 g

    Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • AULA F99 Pro
  • Redragon EISA K686 Pro
Performance
66
78
Build quality
62
69
Productivity
83
83
Customizability
66
73
Portability
63
54

What they share

  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Switch options: Linear
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
  • Knob
  • Sound dampening
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Best for

What will you mostly use it for?

The AULA takes a narrow lead for office and programming use, where its listed 96% layout and known battery capacity are practical differentiators. It is also the lighter option of the two, though both weigh over a kilogram. Gaming and modding are close on the listed hardware, including linear switches, gasket mounts, and hot-swap support. For content creation, their shared connectivity and knob features make either a reasonable fit.

For gaming

It's a tie

  • Both use linear switches, gasket mounts, RGB lighting, and support wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz connections.
  • Each has a control knob and hot-swappable switches, giving similar stated hardware flexibility for gaming setups.

Full specs

AULA F99 Pro vs Redragon EISA K686 Pro specs

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

8 of 22 specs differ

AULA F99 Pro

Redragon EISA K686 Pro

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

96%
90%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
Yes

Display

None
LED

Connectivity & battery

Connection

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

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

8,000 mAhBetter
4,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
Plastic

Plate material

Plastic, Polycarbonate
Plastic

Keycaps

—
PBT

Weight

1,023 g
1,200 g

Dimensions

43 x 146 x 390 mm
90 x 430 x 90 mm

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2024

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FAQ

AULA F99 Pro vs Redragon EISA K686 Pro: your questions

The AULA F99 Pro is listed with a 96% layout and an 8000mAh battery. The Redragon EISA K686 Pro is listed as 90% and has PBT keycaps.

The AULA F99 Pro has the larger listed layout at 96%, compared with 90% for the Redragon EISA K686 Pro. Redragon's vendor page describes its model as a 98-key keyboard, while the metadata lists its layout as 90%.

The AULA F99 Pro has a specified 8000mAh battery. The Redragon EISA K686 Pro's battery capacity is not listed, so a capacity comparison cannot be made.

Both support Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless, and wired USB-C connectivity. The AULA vendor specifies Bluetooth 5.0, while Redragon's vendor description lists BT 3.0/5.0.

Yes, both are listed as hot-swappable. Each vendor specifies support for 3-pin and 5-pin switches.

The AULA F99 Pro is listed at 1023g, while the Redragon EISA K686 Pro is listed at 1060g. The difference is small, and both are over a kilogram.

PBT keycaps are listed for both keyboards. The AULA vendor also describes its keycaps as double-shot PBT.

AULA's vendor describes five sound-improving layers, including sandwich foam, an IXPE switch pad, PET film, bottom foam, and a silicone case pad. Redragon specifies a 3.5mm PO sound-absorbing pad, two dampening foams, and a silicone gasket.

Yes, both have knob support listed. Redragon's vendor says its knob controls backlight brightness and media functions, while AULA describes a rotary knob for its 96% layout.

The AULA F99 Pro is the more suitable pick if you want the larger listed 96% layout, and its vendor says the driver supports key remapping and macros. Choose the Redragon if its more compact listed 90% layout better fits your desk.

Redragon lists a detachable USB-C cable, nano receiver, keycap and switch puller, four spare switches, a sticker, and a user manual. Its vendor package list does not establish that these accessories are included with the AULA F99 Pro.

Both product listings specify Mac/Win support. Redragon's vendor also describes switching between Windows and Mac using a side button.

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