Akko 5075S RGB Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Gasket Mount Hot Swappable Programmable Keyboard PBT Double-shot Cherry Profile Keycaps with A Rotary Knob, Compatible for Win/Mac UK Layout

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Akko 5075S RGB Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Gasket Mount Hot Swappable Programmable Keyboard PBT Double-shot Cherry Profile Keycaps with A Rotary Knob, Compatible for Win/Mac UK Layout

Akko 5075S RGB Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Gasket Mount Hot Swappable Programmable Keyboard PBT Double-shot Cherry Profile Keycaps with A Rotary Knob, Compatible for Win/Mac UK Layout

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Have something to say? Do you agree or am I off-base? Did I miss a crucial detail or get something wrong? Please leave whatever reactions, questions, or suggestions you may have in the comment section below. This software supports the M1 HE, MG108, MG108W, MG75, MG75W, M1W Multi-mode, M7W Multi-mode, M1/M2/M3/M5/M6 Domestic Version. Note: M1/M2/M3/M5/M6 QMK International Versions could not be customized with the driver.

The 5075 series consists of three different variations. The 5075S barebones, 5075S assembled and 5075B. The 5075S boards are only used wired with a removable USB-C cable, while the 5075B can be used both wired and wireless via both bluetooth and a 2.4ghz USB receiver. In this article we’re going to focus on the 5075S barebones kit. Then again, outside of the switches and keycaps being included, it’s the same base as the assembled variations. But with some prying later, I’m able to take the top plate off and reveal the internals of the keyboard. This first shows a polycarbonate plate held together by a total of twelve gaskets. After I took this off it shows an ABS plastic housing with some silicon dampening, a screwed in daughterboard for the USB-C port and a connector to the main PCB and the screwed-in transparent plastic on the sides. A small note when assembling is to first disconnect the daughterboard from the main PCB and watch out that you don’t drop the switch on the bottom, as this isn’t held together by anything but the PCB being on top of it. As for the feel of the board, the gasket mounting makes it quite flexible, giving it a much softer bottom out compared to a traditional tray mount keyboard. I personally very much prefer this, as the average tray mount keyboard feels rather stiff in comparison. It also produces quite a nice sound for an ABS plastic housing board… Would still prefer the sound of an aluminium board, but considering the price I definitely can’t complain. One issue did arise to me when plugging in the board. The LEDs on the side of the board to indicate the mode it’s in, as well as the LEDs on the side bleed into the top of the board, causing it to have mixed colors around the sides and both sides of the LEDs when turned on. There is no way to disable the indication LEDs, so you’ll sadly have to deal with this. The sides you could disable or just use the same color as you do on the rest of the board. It just feels like something worth nothing, as it might disappoint some.The disassembly of the 5075S took quite some effort. Where you normally find (Allen) screws, there’s nothing like it in place. Akko went with plastic clips to keep the top plate in place, which I’m honestly rather disappointed by, especially for a company aimed towards enthousiasts. While there aren’t that many reasons to take the board apart, it’s still something many like to do to change out the plate, stabilizers or dampening. If Akko decides to eventually refresh it, I would prefer to see the screw method being used here.

NOTE: This is a full peripheral review based on the reviewer’s preferences and needs. Your needs may be different and you may find this review to not have the information you need. Reader discretion is advised. Design of the Akko 5075S As for the keycap set, I felt like one of my G-MKY kits went best with the light blue color of the barebones kit. Then again, outside of the 3x 1U keys at the bottom (would’ve honestly preferred 2x 1.25u), Akko used a very standard layout otherwise. While cheap 104-key sets won’t be an option here, you can use most kits from the likes of YMDK, G-MKY and Akko themselves. Cons: prebuild is double the price when I already have switches/keycaps ready to go, NORTH facing LEDs, rumblings about connectivity issues with previous Akko PC75b Other than that, you can clearly see some unpopulated headers for a battery, indicating together with the writing on the other side that the same PCB is used for the 5075B boards. While you could go through the effort of making it bluetooth compatible, there’s little price difference with the bluetooth version, which doesn’t make it worth it. But that doesn’t mean that it’s perfect. the plastic clips instead of screws make the board harder to take apart, you can see blue, green, white and pink bleeding into the top from the indication LEDs and stabilizers, as well as any color from the sides if you have a different color from the top. You’ll also need a bigger keycap kit, as the 3x 1u keycaps on the bottom row makes it incompatible with your average 104 key set.

Specifications

After customizing my Keychron K2 V2, I thought I was done with keyboards. Perhaps I should’ve known that it wasn’t yet my endgame and I would soon yearn for more. It took almost half a year for me to feel the itch again, but I did eventually get the urge again to look for something new, especially one with a knob. I also wanted to try using a new switch since I wanted to see if there was something even more tactile than the Akko CS Jelly Blue switches I had on my Keychron. I ended up getting an Akko 5075S, and it turned out pretty amazing. The Akko 5075S is a 75% gasket-mount keyboard with a plastic body, polycarbonate plate, and screwless construction. There’s a barebones kit with a hotswappable board and a body that comes in four colors, Vintage White, Blue Ash (bluish light gray), Pale Dogwood (pink), and Starry Night (dark blue). I got the last one to match my GMK Blue Samurai (clone) keycaps. Cons: while I like the the bottom LEDs, the case itself looks more cheap being transparent (guess that's a personal preference), potential virus with the software (not sure if that's just a rumor?), NORTH facing LEDs

The lineup’s four colors are based on Pantone, thus the descriptive names. I got the Starry Night color to match it with Blue Samurai keycaps. While they’re not exactly the same shade of blue, they’re close enough that they seem to match nonetheless. If there’s any reason to buy a barebones kit, it’s having your choice of switches and keycaps to go with it. For custom RGB programming on model 5108S/3098S (EN/CN). Do NOT use this the driver if your model supports wireless. Worth noting that I already have boba u4t's and keycaps so I would prefer barebones, but am not opposed to prebuilds for extras (mainly concerning the Akko 5075b because I like the keycaps and switches that come with it). Also, I'm hoping to do a silicone mod because I like the end product. And while Akko is now slowly starting with QMK/VIA compatible PCBs with their recent announcement of a MOD007 refresh, as well as their daughter Monsgeek having the QMK/VIA compatible M1 (75%) and M2 (96%), the 5075S isn’t at the time of writing. You can still reprogram it in Akko’s own Cloud Driver software, it’s not with the same amount of flexibility.

Assembly

However, the screwless assembly is its Achilles heel as the tabs have been known to break from either repeated disassembly or sheer carelessness. That’s enough risk to make modding a hardship, but I was able to make it work with enough care. Pulling this thing apart after just getting it in the mail was a fairly harrowing experience, but the plastic wasn’t worn yet to be overly fragile. It just needs more careful planning; it’s not one for experimentation. I'm struggling to decide between the Epomaker TH80, the new Akko 5075b, and the Feker IK75 pro. There are things I like about each, but none of them fully fits the bill. I'm currently leaning towards the Epomaker TH80, but was hoping to get thoughts/opinions/experience before I make my decision.

With the N-Key Rollover (NKRO) function, the keyboard supports simultaneous key presses without problems, which is especially important for optimising the gaming experience. All keycaps are made of PBT and the inscriptions are produced using the double-shot process, which is one of the most durable inscription methods to prevent wear or discolouration with use. Akko has garnered a reputation of being a great value brand in the keyboard space, first with its switches, and then with its keyboards and barebone kits. If you’re looking for something more comparable with the Glorious GMMK Pro, then you’ll want to look at the Akko MOD series, which are also made of metal instead of plastic. The thing with the 5075S and similar products from Akko is that it caters to budget-minded keyboard enthusiasts who may not like Royal Kludge, but still want something that feels premium. Final Score Akko 5075b Pros: Awesome side LEDs, good build quality/looks good, comes with some silicone premade, good switches/keycaps (although I probably won't use them right away), extra knob and PC plate



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