AULA F99 Pro vs Redragon K681MG Pro: 96% vs 75% Layout Choice

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This comparison is for buyers deciding between two popular, tri-mode wireless keyboards at a similar price point. The choice is difficult because both offer gasket mounts, hot-swap sockets, and multi-device connectivity. The core trade-off is between the AULA's larger 96% layout with a number pad and the Redragon's more compact 75% form factor with different build materials.

Model
Rating	4.7 stars (40 reviews)	0.0 stars (0 reviews)
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Main differences	Available in a 96% layout Equipped with a 8000 mAh battery Weighs about 1023 g Sized at 43 x 146 x 390 mm Made with a ABS case Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting	Available in a 75% layout Provides dedicated media keys Features N-key rollover Weighs about 858 g Sized at 43 x 335 x 140 mm Made with a Aluminum case Features PBT, ABS keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 66.2 Build Quality: 63.9 Productivity: 84 Customizability: 68.1 Portability: 63.5	Scores Performance: 78.9 Build Quality: 72.6 Productivity: 83.7 Customizability: 73.8 Portability: 77.5
Name	Name AULA F99 Pro	Name Redragon K681MG Pro
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear	Switch Options Linear
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 96%	Layout Size 75%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 8000 mAh	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, South-face	Backlight Rgb
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material ABS	Case Material Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material -	Keycaps Material PBT, ABS
Dimensions	Dimensions 43 x 146 x 390 mm	Dimensions 43 x 335 x 140 mm
Weight	Weight 1023g	Weight 858g

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4.7 stars (40 reviews)

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Available in a 96% layout
Equipped with a 8000 mAh battery
Weighs about 1023 g
Sized at 43 x 146 x 390 mm
Made with a ABS case
Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting

Available in a 75% layout
Provides dedicated media keys
Features N-key rollover
Weighs about 858 g
Sized at 43 x 335 x 140 mm
Made with a Aluminum case
Features PBT, ABS keycaps
Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting

Scores

Performance: 66.2
Build Quality: 63.9
Productivity: 84
Customizability: 68.1
Portability: 63.5

Scores

Performance: 78.9
Build Quality: 72.6
Productivity: 83.7
Customizability: 73.8
Portability: 77.5

Name

AULA F99 Pro

Name

Redragon K681MG Pro

Release year

2024

Release year

2024

Switch Options

Linear

Switch Options

Linear

Profile

Normal Profile

Profile

Normal Profile

Hot Swappable

Layout Size

96%

Layout Size

75%

Layout Standard

ANSI

Layout Standard

ANSI

Layout Ergonomics

Normal

Layout Ergonomics

Normal

Knob Support

Display Support

Mac/Win Support

Multi-Media Keys

USB-C

USB passthrough

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless

Polling Rate

Battery capacity

8000 mAh

Battery capacity

Hall Effect Support

QMK Support

VIA Support

VIAL Support

N-Key Rollover

Rapid Trigger

Mount Style

Gasket Mount

Mount Style

Gasket Mount

Screw in Stabilizers

Sound Dampening

Backlight

Rgb, South-face

Backlight

Rgb

Case Colors

Case Material

ABS

Case Material

Aluminum

Keycaps Material

PBT, ABS

Dimensions

43 x 146 x 390 mm

Dimensions

43 x 335 x 140 mm

Weight

1023g

Weight

858g

Pros and Trade-offs

Your primary need dictates the choice. If you require a number pad for work, data entry, or specific creative tasks, the AULA F99 Pro is the logical pick, offering that utility plus a very large battery. If desk space is at a premium, you travel frequently, or you prefer a more substantial aluminum build in a smaller form factor, the Redragon K681MG Pro is the better option. Both are competent, mod-friendly boards at a similar price.

AULA F99 Pro

+Includes a 96% layout with a dedicated number pad.
+Large 8000mAh battery for extended wireless use.
+Vendor description details five specific layers of sound-dampening materials, including sandwich foam and a PET film.
+South-facing RGB LEDs, which are compatible with more aftermarket keycap sets.

−Larger and heavier (1023g, 390mm long) than the Redragon.
−Case is made of ABS plastic, not aluminum.
−The compacted 96% layout may have non-standard key sizes, like a shortened right shift, as noted in a user review.

Redragon K681MG Pro

+More compact and portable 75% layout.
+Case is constructed from aluminum.
+Comes with PBT keycaps according to the metadata, which are more resistant to shine than ABS.
+Lighter weight of 858g.

−Lacks a dedicated number pad.
−Battery capacity is not specified in the provided information.
−The vendor listing does not mention south-facing RGB LEDs.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The AULA F99 Pro is the clear choice for office work and content creation where a number pad is non-negotiable. The Redragon K681MG Pro wins for travel and has an edge for gaming due to its lighter weight and stated N-Key Rollover. For programming and modding, the decision is a tie, coming down to a user's preferred size and the specific sound-dampening materials each vendor highlights.

GamingRedragon K681MG Pro

•The Redragon K681MG Pro is lighter at 858g, which some gamers may prefer for desk space.
•Its listing specifically mentions N-Key Rollover, a feature not explicitly stated for the AULA.
•The aluminum case may offer a more stable typing platform.

OfficeAULA F99 Pro

•The AULA F99 Pro's 96% layout includes a number pad, which is essential for data entry.
•Its 8000mAh battery, as listed by the vendor, promises longer wireless use between charges.
•The larger layout retains most standard keys, reducing the learning curve in a shared office environment.

ProgrammingTie

•Both are hot-swappable, allowing for switch customization based on typing preference.
•Both have tri-mode connectivity for switching between multiple machines.
•Choice depends on personal preference for a compact layout (Redragon) or one with dedicated navigation keys (AULA).

TravelRedragon K681MG Pro

•The Redragon K681MG Pro is significantly more compact (335mm long vs 390mm).
•It is lighter, weighing 858g compared to the AULA's 1023g.
•The 75% layout saves considerable space in a bag or on a small desk.

ModdingTie

•Both keyboards feature hot-swappable PCBs for easy switch changes.
•Both use a gasket mount design, which is popular for modding sound and feel.
•The AULA vendor lists a specific PC plate and five layers of foam, while the Redragon listing mentions a 5-layer filling including Poron and silicone pads.

Content CreationAULA F99 Pro

•The AULA F99 Pro's number pad is useful for timeline scrubbing and numerical input in creative software.
•The large 8000mAh battery supports long, untethered editing sessions.
•The inclusion of a knob on both models provides quick media control, but the AULA's larger layout may be more functional for macro keys.

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