You can trust PC Guide: Our team of experts use a combination of independent consumer research, in-depth testing where appropriate - which will be flagged as such, and market analysis when recommending products, software and services. Find out how we test here. Going for a smaller profile keyboard is always a great option if you’re looking for something super portable, generally cheaper, or something that doesn’t take up a lot of desk space. I recently got the chance to check out the Akko 3068B Plus 65% keyboard, which ticks all the boxes above, especially when it comes to being budget friendly. As usual, the burning question on my mind with anything more entry-level friendly is if the quality is on-par with the price point. Here’s what I found, and whether I think it’s worth going for or not. Specifications Form factor: 65% Key switches: Akko CS Jelly (Pink/Purple/Black) Keycaps: Dye-Sub PBT OEM Profile Connectivity: 2.4GHz/BT/USB Dimensions: 316x107x39mm Weight: ~700g What We Think The Akko 3068B is a worthy contender for a mechanical keyboard under $100. Considering the connection features and capabilities onboard, there’s plenty available for the price point, all with an excellent layout for a 65% board. I found some minor issues with the board, such as an occasional metallic twang when typing, and I was not hugely impressed with the feet design, but overall, as far as more affordable options go, I think this is a great option for most people. Reasons to Buy Inexpensive for the features and size Has three modes of connectivity Very compact and thought-out key layout Nice colorway with plenty of additional extras for customization Reasons to Avoid Actuation points and keys can be stiff Occasional metallic twang over the damped sound Quality of build is amiss in a few spots Design and features Akko’s 3068B Plus opts for a 65% size, cutting back all the extras and keeping to a tight form factor. But it doesn’t compromise on some of the features. It still has full-size arrow keys and more navigation keys with pages up and down. The mechanical keyboard design is relatively simple, with a primarily white-colored base, a few highlighted keys in blue, and a blue font on top. Although this set even comes with some novelty keys, you can customize the keys with more blue options and something to shake things up with some Akko imagery or shortcut lettering. Akko also makes it easier to change them out, as it provides a key cap and switch puller. The dongle it comes with also allows you to change the connection mode it’s based on. However, there is no convenient space to put it away in the keyboard; when unpacked, it just jumps around in a baggy, so be sure to keep an eye on it while stashed so you don’t lose it. Akko 3068B Plus blue on white ESC, Image by PC Guide Akko 3068B Plus blue on white box, Image by PC Guide Akko 3068B Plus blue on white box contents, Image by PC Guide Akko 3068B Plus blue on white and box, Image by PC Guide Akko 3068B Plus blue on white accessories, Image by PC Guide Akko 3068B Plus blue on white right closeup, Image by PC Guide Akko 3068B Plus blue on white in front of box, Image by PC Guide Akko 3068B Plus blue on white keycaps and switch, Image by PC Guide Akko 3068B Plus blue on white profile, Image by PC Guide Previous Next Previous Next Otherwise, it has a relatively simple and plain design. It has a light system on the right that informs you of the enabled locks and the power status. While under the keys, you get an RGB light across the whole board. On the back edge, there’s not much to it; it just has a USB C port for the power cable to charge or connect the board to a machine. Underneath are the tiered feet and a power switch to change the connection mode. Pricing For the pricing, the Akko offers a good value solution for a mechanical keyboard. It has a retail price of $89.99, which is impressive considering the wireless capabilities, quality, and keyboard features. That is especially true compared to the more well-known brands like Corsair or ROG, which easily stretch into the three digits. So, Akko provides a more affordable price for the features and capabilities, although there are still some bits here and there where the quality drops, as I’ll discuss below. Performance In my experience using it, the Akko 3068B has a few challenges with usability and qualit. The keyboard’s profile is decent. It’s low enough to be usable without a wrist rest and without breaking the user’s wrists while typing. However, the actual actuation and typing are disjointed. The keys are surprisingly stiff, and it takes some force to get them moving. Plus, the switch’s actuation point is much more noticeable when activated, which can make typing less smooth and disjointed.  I also found that it occasionally made a metallic twang when I put enough force into typing. It was not often enough to get used to, but sometimes, the damping on the inboard did not provide enough coverage for all scenarios and uses. In addition, using the first set of feet, occasionally pushed the board away and lowered the board. It seems to need a bit more setting to ensure this does not happen again. Otherwise, it is a great sounding board for typing. The dampened chassis makes the quality feel solid and top-notch. Verdict Specifications Form factor: 65% Key switches: Akko CS Jelly (Pink/Purple/Black) Keycaps: Dye-Sub PBT OEM Profile Connectivity: 2.4GHz/BT/USB Dimensions: 316x107x39mm Weight: ~700g Conclusion Overall, the Akko 3068B is a great mid-range keyboard, with impressive build quality and an affordable price point. I found a few minor issues with tougher switches and the occasional clang, but it wouldn’t deter me from recommending this as an excellent, budget-friendly choice.

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