I Finally Tried Akko Keyboards... (And You Should Too.)

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[@cool2984]

btw, if you guys are building this board. Hipyo built it pretty well, but if you want it to sound better, you can try putting the tape mod directly onto the bottom case underneath the foam. Then, use the teflon pads for a force break mod (stick some of it nera each of the screw holes to reduce metal to metal contact) and reduce the pingyness of the board.

[@dansebber]

I have akko mod 006 and this worked pretty well

[@kermitpurcell6432]

Yeah, they put that sticker in to mount to the bottom case. Other keyboards include this step in the instructions.

[@rexingox]

So stick onto the bottom case?

[@lord_bole]

any video tutorials? words arent my strong suit XD

[@janmichaelsuarez2996]

use the tapemod comes from the box or better using masking tape 2 layers?

[@nikkipumarega7694]

Akko feels extremely underrated to me! It certainly isn't the best of the best, but everytime I've wanted to build a keyboard, it's always delivered at such a low price especially since it's available world-wide and relatively cheaper to Asian countries. Big fan of their switches and barebones products and I'll always recommend it to anyone who wants to build, begin building, request a commission for not to expensive, and more. :)

[@cauvang1183]

sadly their pcb aren't that good. Had a lot of trouble connecting

[@xx_snaiper_xx5777]

Totally Agreed !! he is so underrated with only 587k SUBSCRIBER !!

[@J7T800]

I'd say it's pretty overrated at this point. It's the only "big brand" mentioned whenever someone says that they're going for a budget build. A lot of people tend to also gloss over the fact that the PCB is very problematic. People only seem to talk about the good things about Akko, but they never mention the QC issues.

[@Tyreinn]

@@xx_snaiper_xx5777 oh, so this is why reading comprehension tests exist in high school

[@bilalozguler6777]

@@cauvang1183 Can you recommend a keyboard with a solid pcb?

[@tuckeyuk]

My cat died, I miss her

[@MartozScchannel]

Rip but 15 year old video is crazy

[@marcon.3748]

The cool thing about Akko is they have licensed goods as well. I got a One Piece Keyboard for my first custom keyboard and I am loving it.

[@innovativeadvertising6463]

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[@timothylockhart2009]

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[@xzoraia]

I did a "budget" build for my fiancee for Christmas with a white M1 with the goal of getting a thocky sound. After force-breaking the M1, I think the sound of the case is actually pretty good for a cheap alu board. I didn't realize that the included extra stab pads were meant to be used as force break material, so I did the traditional 2x double sided/rolled painter's tape and it worked well.

[@SpedRockt]

Wait those were for the force break mod oh shi-. Lmao, I didn't even know, but ye force break mod with painter tape works as well. I hear little to no ping after finishing.

[@TheDeathstar2000]

I got an Akko ISO Layout 3068B Plus on Black Friday and it's such a good value. Finding a good prebuilt with ISO layout under €100 is not easy. Also, the ISO version of the keyboard uses a more traditional cherry mx profile instead of their typical ASA and the font looks a little bit cleaner too. I got the Black and Gold version with Jelly Purple Tactiles but I also ordered some Akko Silvers(1mm travel linears) which I put on the keys I use in games. Great bang for the buck overall.

[@Janelou42]

Ive been thinking of getting the same combination as you. 😀 But Im also very interested in trying the other switches like the jelly black one.

[@DiThi]

How do you find ISO layout keyboards? It's the main pain point for me. It's not easy to filter and sometimes I have to enter store entries one by one to see if they have an ISO variant. I've tried to get used to ANSI but I just can't. I want ISO.

[@eLduh]

@@DiThi This is unfortunately the biggest problem for us ISO users to find keyboards that are good and then keycaps is even worse. That's why I bought an AKKO 3068B Plus ISO-DE for 83 on sale, it's my first mechanical keyboard and I had to choose between AKKO, Keychron and royal kludge. AKKO fit best of all options for me.

[@DiThi]

@@eLduh Where did you get it? Amazon? I got the Drevo Calibur V2 Pro (A.K.A. Royal Kludge RK71) because I was looking for a bluetooth keyboard with regular sized keys. The AKKO one costs 3 times as much. At least the ISO one: the other ones are all ANSI. This is in Spain btw. Of course the RK71 doesn't have hotswap, sadly (although it's not something I was looking for when I bought it, the fact that it was mechanical was just a bonus at the time). I changed the keycaps for some low profile ones that look, sound and feel much better... but it's English layout. I have to hit the jackpot to have *both* Spanish layout and ISO. If it's other than OEM profile, that's even more rare.

[@eLduh]

@@DiThi Yes I bought the keyboard at Amazon normally it costs 105€ but was end of december down to 83€ so I bought it without thinking. That's crazy but unfortunately we iso users are only a small group so it is not economical for many companies to produce for iso.

[@asthmaticvalk5708]

I've been recommending these keyboards to people for a while. I love the feel of them, and the sound. They are awesome boards.

[@Yaongtrash]

Props to Akko for actually agreeing to that mad sponsor slot. Most companies would shut that down and run in seconds. Show's they're confident in their products and it seems that's well deserved. Great looks.

[@offbeatkiki]

my favorite boards are akko. they make some amazing prebuilds too if you don't want to mod things yourself. those wine reds are my absolute favs. i have them in most of my boards at this point. and their asa keycaps are really nice too. underrated brand lol

[@spergann]

My akko world tour 3087 sucks ass, idk how people like there boards

[@callumparker3293]

@@spergann what sucks about it?

[@turb0z]

Just dove in to my Huntsman V2 this weekend. Lubed every switch, filled the plastic backplate with silicone and re-assembled. What I misjudged was just how much lube the stabilizers needed to stop the pinging sound. Doing this has given me a ton more confidence in diving in to building a kit like this. I appreciate your videos very much, they've been really informative and quite entertaining. My son, who's five, loves it when we watch your videos together and he sees Luna doing her kitty things. ❤️

[@thefomento1337]

overlubing stabs is not a great idea. i personally recommend the bandaid to reduce rattle

[@crainger]

Akko made a bit of a winner here. Looks better than a lot of more expensive keyboards.

[@johnmyers7096]

Pumped to see you finally review this board! It has been on the top of my list since it was announced. I think they are releasing a wireless one in the spring so I might hold off until then.

[@curryhuhn8]

Good job, Hipyo, very good. Good job putting that back on. 👍🏻😂 I actually just bought my first mechanical keyboard yesterday (Akko PC75 v2 something) because they have the pre-built keyboard with Cinnamonroll 20th anniversary keycaps. I am so excited to try it out and can't wait for it to arrive 🥰

[@nacho513]

Good job Hypyo, very good. Good job putting that back on. Im proud of you.

[@forcelabrynth]

Good job hipyo putting it back on the cable

[@crainger]

Good job Hipyo. Very good. Good job putting that back on.

[@12vpowercord]

I would love to see a face off between clicky and linear/tactile switches (like so hippyo can see this)

[@Bigmac9972]

Hey Hipyo, your videos have made me a keyboard nerd, thank you for that. It would be really cool if you would review the Logitech POP keyboard sometime soon

[@Freddy-nm4xq]

Got the Akko 3084b black and gold with pink switches, really enjoying it😊

[@lotto5883]

I got myself an Akko 3084b few days ago, and was wondering why Akko wasn't getting more coverage. Its a great keyboard and feels pretty excellent stock

[@brooksrownd2275]

The compact 75%/84-key format of boards like the 3084 is my favorite. I hope they continue making that format.

[@latetotheparty7551]

Finally subscribed to your channel as a recent mechanical keyboards user. Thanks for all of the actionable, comprehensive, information as it's very rewarding to do even simple mods.

[@OhSoTiredMan]

akko makes some good switches, although like most factory lubed switch it can be a bit inconsistent when it comes to lubrication.

[@maxthememer1780]

Yup I have the cs jelly pinks on a akko prebuilt and I noticed that when I first got it, don't get me wrong the keyboard is nice and switches are great but some of the switches are a little inconsistent with lubing. It seems like it's gotten worse in some keys for the past month or two I've had the keybord

[@riggedycat]

I just got the 5057S from Akko for 30$ and I think when it comes to budget boards they seem really good for what it costs. And the VIA support is really great, even on the cheaper boards from them. It's built similarily to the Monsgeek but plastic instead of aluminum. Definitely a better recommendation if you're just starting out like I did.

[@RealNoNikName]

Good job Hipyo putting that back together you did a really good job.

[@_ExTitus]

I disagree with your opinion on stabilizers, I'm curious as to why TX stabilizers weren't considered instead. Tx stabilizers have always come out perfect for me while all of the durock v2 stabilizers I tried had either persistent ticking issues or needing relubing at a later date. I think the akko stabilzers would be good if you went with a light coat of lube for the housings. I haven't tried them myself but I've heard they're really good. Tx stabilizers can also get a bit sluggish if you apply a little too much lube, they only need a light coating (compared to durock v2 polycarbonate housings) to help with the housing rattle.

[@JaceB99]

I loooooove akko switches. Last few sets of switches have been akko. Their V3 lineup is pre lubed very well and they all feel excellent with no scratchyness.

[@brooksrownd2275]

One odd thing about Akko is they're changing switches all the time. Dozens of kinds of switches, and it seems like they're announcing new ones every month or two. I've never got two consecutive Akko keyboards with the same switches because the options are always changing.

[@cassiapeian]

Akko and Tecsee seem like a merry go round of switches. I love the Tecsee switches I have but could not tell you the specific difference between all of their colorways on different sites

[@nadtz]

Yeah I was looking at their website recently and was amazed by how many switches are sold out. They still sell ocean blue and lavender though so I guess those have been popular enough to keep around?

[@bltzcstrnx]

They're the fast fashion of keyboard industry.

[@hakavillon]

Thank you Hipyo! Just finished putting this lavender version of this keebs, all I’m waiting for is the hipyo keycaps. Added all the mods, holee, blue tape, and some additional materials of my own ;).

[@51H0N]

I'd love to see you review the Akko MOD 007S V2

[@XxUnraveledGamerxX]

Next try Nuphy Halo(Night Breeze switches) and Air series keyboards

[@LEGnewTube]

Thank you for this video! Basically exactly what I’m looking for. Layout %, ANSI, RGB, has a knob! Not super expensive.

[@jetjazz05]

Is Nola enjoying her 12k scratches?

[@69Slay69]

got my Akko MOD 007 PC about 2 weeks ago. To this day, my ears are in disbelief how good they sound in stock

[@Sam-Icy]

you should post a video on the sound

[@Петър-б4х]

keebort

[@HipyoTech]

Thank you 💞

[@neverglitch4485]

I had my Akko 3068 for over a year now, and this keyboard has been amazing for me, It still works very well.

[@thecactusthief179]

Box jades are still my favorite switch, I won't be swayed by your thocks Hipyo.

[@Space_Chief]

I just got an IQUNIX OG80 Dark Side RS with Frozen Silents and, my god am I in love with a keyboard again?!? These switches are phenomenal, and shot to the top of my list tied with genuine Topre. They're so quiet, but still have a crisp pop and buttery thock at the bottom... Just absolutely stupidly nice to type on. And I absolutely love the entire board too, not just the switches. The frosted transparent keycaps let the LEDs shine through without issue. The board layout and angle feel great and completely wiped away my concerns of spending so much on a board without feet. It's seriously as nice to LOOK AT as it is to type on.

[@luojunchu7996]

Feker matcha is my favorite switch so far. And great job putting that back on, Hipyo!

[@dan3thegoat]

Akko switches are amazing for price so i got the vintage whites for my gmmk 2 compact barebones build and it was amazing hand lubed

[@SiggyGip]

My favorite switch is the gateron tangerine!

[@nasc5376]

Bro I literally got my first akko keyboard this week and I'm loving it

[@Shamuel-0]

When papa hipyo uploads its a blessing

[@aquafull4765]

the way that this sounds with rose reds is just insane for the price. Fixing the ping should not be a problem, then the board will sound so good.

[@AI3Dorinte]

Damn, that actually sounds really nice! Favorite switch is gateron oil kings.

[@WHATTOPUTERHERE840]

Good job, Hipyo, very good. Good job putting that back on

[@plushifoxed]

my pool of experience in mechanical keyboards is relatively shallow, but thus far my favorite switches are the akko lavenders. they're just such a pleasant tactile switch, and for so cheap too...

[@sophieku444]

i have really been appreciating your videos :) thanks and keep them up

[@envirius]

Im very excited, thank you HIPYO

[@LTPottenger]

I just got an akko at CES. Love it so far!

[@Boxeru13]

Good job putting that cover back on. Also, have those same keycaps. Absolutely love them. They look so good.

[@WintherDk]

Good job Hipyo, Very good..... Good job putting it back on :) And thank you for all your videos!

[@dominiorrr6510]

Got Akko B5075B for 60 dollars with Akko V3 Cream Blue switches and Akko Dracula Castle keycaps on black friday. Can't wait to try it out.

[@davelogan77]

Yeah, my Monsgeek M1 thoccs baby! RAMA Duck switches and AKKO Cream caps with very light case foam is the ticket son!

[@SirSkyro]

the akko blues are lovely

[@Shivartin]

My favorite switch is heimu heartbeats. They are the best silent linear switch with unique internal design that keeps them silent. They feel so much more as a regular switch and are quiet. Love them.

[@Long_May_They_Raine]

Good job Hipyo, very good!! ☺️ Good job putting that back on!

[@unattributed1641]

An irony on the favorite switch side... I'm an avid Kaihl Box Jade fan, but a while ago I did an experiment: I spring swapped a set of Akko Jelly Blue switches with 58gf two stage good plated springs... And now those are good with the Kaihl switches for being my favorites.

[@Srg_-rs5ms]

Good job Hipyo, very good. God job putting that back on !

[@brycenmontgomery1442]

I got the monets pond 3098 from Akko just a couple weeks ago and that was actually my first ever legit mechanical keyboard. After using it constantly for these past couple weeks I can say it’s a very nice keyboard for the price.

[@brooksrownd2275]

The Monet's Pond theme has nice colors.

[@krustiques772]

Defenetly wanna see the Epomaker TH80 I think it's a great budget alternative

[@krustiques772]

I probably will buy it myself 🙂😍😍

[@ResplendentSpaceman]

Panghu Blue giant v5 is my favourite switch atm. It feels like it's got a bit of force on the return so it can feel a bit snappy to type with, I'm really enjoying it

[@nugget_man1821]

*Me freaking out* "MOmMMm!!!! IM in A HiPYO VidEO!"

[@mythicdrakefox]

In a fever dream at 3am last night I ordered the q1 pro Can't wait to see what you have to say about it. I'll get mine in April lmao maybe. This will be my first build and um excited to get going on it.

[@Mootiss]

i just bought my akko 3068b plus keybaord, its my second keyboard and its amazing, i cant wait to get supplies to mod it

[@GuiJrmo]

Currently in love with Salmons for KL

[@Dcheck]

Just got a 3098S based in part on this video and many of your others, and I am very happy with it! I got the World Tour London edition to match my new green/gold Zelda setup, and it looks and sounds so good!

[@RealDaedric]

i just bought a 3068b from akko for 90 fully built, cant wait for it to come in

[@guitarheromoose8445]

Awesome! I've been thinking about getting an akko keyboard lately!

[@wesleyhunt7647]

Given that this is a CNC aluminum case with gasket mounted design for a bare bones kit at just $99 I think they priced this board well. Its a step up from the keychron V1 in both features and price, which is currently $64 for the bare bones version.

[@CattyG2]

Bro honestly the keyboard is good but man their switches are also so good. For $0.19 a single switch I live the Akko V3 Cream Blues. Even stock they sound beautiful.

[@crypticvisionary]

Akko Jelly Black's my favorite as of now..

[@Yama-qb8yv]

Good job Hipyo! Good job putting that back on.

[@metalguitarman01]

So I don’t know what my favorite switch is yet I just purchased my first mechanical keyboard and I got the glorious pro (the fully assembled version) and I love it. Now it’s like a drug and I’m constantly considering buying key caps and switches and this channel so dose not help said urges lol. Great content love the channel!

[@THEpicND]

I feel you on that one. I have hyper x keyboard and I want to mod it (mostly the stabs and the keycaps) but because its soldered I’m a bit hesitant. I like the case layout and switches, its just the rattle stabs that bother me hmmmmm

[@THEpicND]

So it is either take the deep dive and mod the old board or make something from scratch which feels wasteful as I am mostly happy with my current board

[@GTechOfficial]

Hipyo be proud of me I lubed my first 110 switches for the first time just now and it only took 3.5hrs

[@kithermanson6467]

Good job, Hipyo. Very good job putting that back on.

[@rameensyed3837]

Can you try force break mod to stop the ping?

[@nyihtway]

I was literally searching for a 5075S review and then this immediately came up. Hipyo, are you reading my mind?

[@jetjazz05]

This is making me want to buy those ceramic keycaps so bad... I think that'd really give me the solid sound and feel I'm CRAVING...

[@ElementalArsenalSpeedruns]

Good job Hipo, very good. Good job putting that back on

[@wabbit_07]

Good job putting the USB-C cap back on!

[@JayJay-DeOro]

Please do a video on the White Yunzii YZ75 Black switch then mod it, It'll be amazing!

[@CatalogK9]

My first keyboard was/is the Akko cherry blossom V2(?), with blue switches (shut up I LOVE THEM), and my only mod has been adding a layer of craft foam to the bottom of the case to sweeten the sound. I don’t use my keyboard for gaming, and I would NEVER want to be in the same room with anyone else using such loud switches, but for me, it’s the sound of *~productivity~* and I love it. I just wish MacOS would let me remap a few of the kana keys and recognize the fn/globe key, but that’s not Akko’s fault. The board is solid, the full size layout I have is perfectly ergonomically for me (I do actually use spreadsheets to keep track of my budget and Minecraft world so you can try and pry my 10-key out of my cold, dead hands), and on my wooden desk, especially when I pull it forward onto my desk mat, the sound is just so thunky and typewriter-y without overwhelming my senses (others in the house may disagree, which is fair and valid). I love that the set came with tons of alternate keycaps too, I think I’m using all of them to replace some of the more boring standard function-y keys.

[@inkspill3116]

I really like the color scheme. It really reminds me of the keyboards from the show Severence which has a lot of 70s inspired tech.

[@duartelucas5746]

One thing I find really important and that I rarely see, is the usb on the side rather than the usual front one. I can’t push the keyboard against my laptop, and those distances make a difference, not to talk about the comfort of not having to worry about that. That is why I love my redragon k622. It is low profile ( I don’t need a palm rest or to worry about my wrist angle), the chassis is sturdy, the typing is really comfortable and fast… and the usb is on the left side, with (obviously) an appropriate chord. Need not to look further. Unless it’s for the single want to build them or going split or something like that.

[@duartelucas5746]

PS: had to buy a couple (like 7 or 8) to settle, so I think the redragon is worth the mention.

[@Shcleepy]

Akko Pink Jelly switches are da bomb! Love the end result keyboard, those keycaps vv nice.

[@Trentttrj0504]

Good job Hipyo very good, good job putting that back on.

[@leviathanpriim3951]

favorite switch currently in the Durock Splash Bros Speed Silver switches with K205 on stem and super lube on spring

[@GK_Squid]

You should set up mini soccer goals for Nola to try and whack stuff into

[@jeboin1977]

Previous Hipyo Tech videos were awesom. Hipyo and added bonus cute Nola is out of this world awesome. PS have been lookint trough all the links but cant find the Wowstick in the links. can you post a direct link for just the wowstick.

[@beatsev1]

Good job Hipyo! good job putting it back on. Will not eat the screws, thanks a ton

[@kieranbelfield9999]

I bought the Akko 5075b plus white on black for $99 usd. Pre lubed decent stabilisers, case foam, rgb, Akko double shot Keycaps and a knob. The cream blue tactile switches that came with it are very smooth and I am super happy with the board

[@joelee1726]

I'm about to enter this hobby, I will def buy this board paired with linear switches!

[@yourforeignlocal]

5:14 Yeah I just grinded the bottom case to accommodate the connector today- although it is solid aluminum, it does feel rather light and soft, often peeling off in layers

[@depax95]

Just wanted to tell you, that you did a good job putting it back on.

[@markuswittmann2624]

Left a like for infinite scratching to keep the cat overlord happy.

[@KatodeDevilus]

This should be king of budget Alu Boards. For p/p, its better than its brother, Akko Mod Series, Keychron Q Series and many other Alu builds below $200 so far. Akko just release the cream series switch (cream yelllow and cream blue) which are pretty cheap and good sound for those who interested in the creamy sound. Beside that, there is akko piano switch which stated hand-lubed which is also interesting. There product range is pretty similar to Keychron (even bigger) but they need more distributions in oversea to be well-known brand. FYI, Akko keycap is ok but its not 100% PBT as the caps get shining over time, it should be something mixed between abs and pbt. But their packaging is pretty impressed. The nicest packaging in the market so far. Its unbelievable for $50 keycap packaging.

[@BirboBirby]

Good job Hipyo, very good. Goob job putting that back on

[@iMind-Juris]

Good job Hipyo, very good job putting that on 👍 Also aluminum is correct

[@vanfl9911]

good job hipyo . good job putting that back on there

[@fi_ed]

You should have a look at the akko mod 007 PC it looks really good for the price