The mechanical keyboard segment under 2 million VND has been causing a fever in the market in recent times, thanks to its beautiful design, stable build and good support for both Windows and macOS. The two most prominent brands in recent times are Akko and Keychron. So what is the difference between Akko and Keychron mechanical keyboards? And which brand is worth choosing for your work or study corner, we will find out right in this article.
Akko
Akko is a brand from Taiwan, the country that has produced famous computer components and Gaming Gear brands such as MSI, Asus, Gigabyte,... Although born later, Akko is not overshadowed by the above giants, thanks to choosing a new direction.
The advantage of Akko mechanical keyboards is their fashionable, youthful design and wide variety of colors. Akko even has many special versions based on famous characters or games such as Dragon Ball, Honkai ImPact or Luffy to please die-hard fans.
Akko also focuses more on color when the company has many keyboards with unique color combinations, for example, the AKKO 3108 v2 DS Rose Red model is covered in a very eye-catching pink color, or the AKKO 3084 SP Ocean Star is a unique blue-black color. This helps Akko to be very popular with young people.
As for the switch, Akko has a full range of options for users, including Akko Switch, Gateron Switch and the most advanced Cherry Switch. The keycap is usually made of PBT plastic, giving a good typing feel, especially Akko's keycap design always aims for a fashionable, eye-catching image.
Despite its beauty, the main factor that makes Akko successful is its price. In the low-cost segment, you can buy an Akko Midnight mechanical keyboard for only 800,000 VND. Of course, the price will come with quality. And the features on Akko are not very diverse.
Therefore, Akko also has many mid-range and high-end keyboard models, with prices ranging from 1 to more than 4 million VND. With such a special design, Akko will be a good choice for young users who love fashion, or mechanical keyboard players who like to collect unique keyboard models and do not pay much attention to other features.
Keychron
Keychron is a start-up from Hong Kong, although it is a new brand, their keyboard models have been very popular recently. Keychron's mechanical keyboards have a simple, easy-to-use design, not only aimed at Windows users but also very optimized for macOS users.
Starting with the super slim keyboard inspired by Apple's Magic Keyboard called Keychron K1, the company has continuously improved the design to create a series of classic mechanical keyboards such as Keychron K2, K4, K6 and now K8. Over time, Keychron's keyboards have been improved in terms of hardware, features and connectivity to make it as convenient as possible for users.
Keychron's design philosophy is quite consistent, quite different from the color of the Akko keyboard, giving users a simple and sophisticated beauty. The keys are arranged scientifically, with separate key sets for Win and Mac, as well as 2 modes depending on the operating system you are using. In addition, thanks to being equipped with Bluetooth 5.1 standard, the Keychron keyboard is also compatible with both iOS and Android. Moreover, you can connect 3 devices at the same time, and can switch between devices easily. This is not something that any wireless keyboard can do.
Another special feature worth mentioning is the HotSwap feature equipped on this keyboard. This feature helps users easily replace Switches. HotSwap on Keychron also supports popular Switches such as Cherry and Gateron. This is currently not only equipped on high-end keyboards.
The difference of Keychron lies in the fact that Keychron is currently one of the most optimal mechanical keyboard solutions for Mac users. Although current keyboards are said to be compatible with Mac, when used, users will encounter inconveniences, not hardware conflicts such as keyboard layout, but also software conflicts. But with the Keychron mechanical keyboard, it seems to be born to handle those things quickly.
If you are a fan of RGB LEDs, the good news is that the RGB LEDs on the Keychron keyboard are highly rated, not too bright, but just bright enough to use at night, making work or study easier.
In the long run, Keychron also equips its keyboard with the Hot Swap feature. This is a rare feature on current mechanical keyboard models. Because the cost of making this circuit board is quite high, most companies rarely choose it to avoid increasing production costs. Keychron also uses Gateron's hot-swap switch support circuit to ensure quality. With this feature, you can easily replace the switches like when using Cherry Switch. This is currently not only equipped on high-end keyboard models.
Although the keyboard is wireless, with a battery capacity of up to 4000mah, you can confidently use the Keychron keyboard for a whole month without worrying about running out of battery!
With so many advantages, the Keychron keyboard has some weaknesses that I will point out for you to consider before buying. Firstly, the keycap material of the Keychron versions is PBT plastic. This is also understandable, because if you want to laser print to bring Mac layout like the Mac keyboard, the letters are very thin and can only be printed on PBT material. Secondly, many people rate the stable bar on the Keychron as not sturdy. But in my opinion, this only appears on the first K2 and K4 versions. Currently, with the next versions such as K2v2, K4v2 and new versions, they have all been upgraded with significant stability.
Finally, good price is what makes the Keychron keyboard valuable, currently Keychron's prices are only focused from 1.6 million to 2 million VND. But with the high-end features and experience that Keychron brings, that price is very worthy. Through my actual experience, the Keychron mechanical keyboard has really brought a convenient working experience and feels like it is more efficient. It is not too much to say that Keychron is the number one mechanical keyboard solution for macOS users alongside Windows in the price range of under 2 million VND!
Conclude
If you are a person who likes wired keyboards, many colors or is a collector, Akko will be a good choice for you. But if you are someone who wants a wireless keyboard with the latest technology or likes to customize the keyboard, Keychron is a completely reasonable choice for the price. And buying a keyboard to bring a better working feeling is never too expensive, right?
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