Akko 3098 is Akko’s first product series with a 98-key layout. It was released during Double Eleven this year. The first release included two color themes, "Heart of the Sea" and "Red Bean Matcha". The shaft type has Akko custom shafts (blue, orange, pink). ) And Gateron CAP golden shaft are optional.
Speaking of the 98-key layout, new burns may shout Leopold 980 awesome, but old burns should have been in contact with the Cherry 1800 series. The key layout of
1800 can be said to be the grandfather of 98 columns. Although the number of buttons is not 98 keys, the core idea of the layout is the originator of 98 columns-that is, the number area is merged with the function area, and the space row and number area of the main keypad R1 are shortened. The length of the 0 key, and insert the arrow keys into the space vacated by the main keypad and number area. Although the 1800 is subject to the shape design of the last century, the overall size of the keyboard has not been streamlined much, but the effect of reducing the horizontal length while preserving the full key position is still immediate. In that era, it was really good to play CS, and some were old. Should still retain the wNv clan version of 1865. The first 98-key layout keyboard of
is the Cherry G80-1865 HWNEU, which is a relatively rare version of two-color keycaps (the two-color keycaps of the year were considered a rarity). I bought it purely because of my beliefs. In fact, the original original keyboard is rarely used by the original owner. What's more, the two-color ABS is very delicate. Therefore, this 1865 has been in a state of eating dust after taking a few rounds of photos. After several years of divine hiding, I have no idea where to put it (I should not have lost it), which resulted in no life-saving medicine for 98 addiction episodes. The last edition was reproduced in 13 years. After 1865, I don’t have to think about it. I have been thinking about replacing it for the past two years. Before Akko 3098 came out, the first choice was Leopold's FC980M, but Akko, which started at 269 yuan, was really fragrant. For the last time, I chose the Gateron CAP golden shaft model that has not been used before. After the nonsense, let’s enter the unboxing comment section. The
outer packaging family traditional cover + inner box, very simple pattern printing design, the front is a rendering image, marked "Akko 3098 DS Ocean Star", where DS stands for Double Shot two-color molding keycap process. The back is the layout diagram, and the shaft is attached to the side. Z1z
internally increased the EPE four-sided buffer, the protection effect is even better. Comes with a dust cover, the accessories are placed in the top long box, including the key puller, Type-C keyboard cable and 20 custom replacement key caps.
keyboard body, 98-key layout, narrow side shape, three-tier blue "Heart of the Sea" theme color.
is the same as 104 and 87 keys. The layout of all 98 keys must be the same. Therefore, the shape design is the core advantage of the 98-key layout keyboard. Compared with Leopold FC980M, Akko 3098 compresses the distance between the F zone and the main key zone to a fine line. , The overall look is more refined.
R1 The three keys on the left side of the space line are 1.25× width, the right side is 1×, R Shift is 2×, the main key area is basically the same as the 84 and 96 columns, and the compatibility with third-party keycaps is also optimized to a certain extent ( There will be no very special additional key requirements), and considering Akko's deep self-produced keycap group, it can be said that 3098 has taken good care of the subsequent keycaps. The direction keys embedded between the main key area and the number area, the border forms the iconic "convex" lettering, and the width of the border is consistent with the width of the interval between the F area and the main key area, which increases the uniformity of the overall appearance.
configuration experience: purely from the key arrangement, the 98-key layout is actually similar to the 96-key and 96-like key layout, but because the arrow keys are separated from the primary key area, it canIt is very important to avoid the latter problem that is easy to press by mistake. This is very important during the game. At the same time, the basic function keys are ensured. The length of the keyboard has also been minimized, in exchange for a larger right-hand activity area, so the 98 keys are also Known as the most ideal compact layout. Akko 3098 inherits all the advantages of the 98-key layout, and compresses the vertical width and overall size of the keyboard by narrowing the gap between the F zone and the main key zone, perfectly taking into account office and gaming purposes, and the user experience is remarkable.
indicator light bit, in order to adapt to the narrow interval, the indicator light is made into a small light hole style.
Gateron CAP golden shaft, at first glance it seems to be a golden yellow boat floating in the sky and sea.
roughly introduce the parameters of the golden shaft: linear shaft; pressure 50gf; total key travel 4mm, trigger key travel 2mm; gold-plated spring; nominal life 60 million times. The characteristic of the golden shaft is the shaft structure similar to a hat, hence the name "CAP" shaft; the shaft core cylinder is enlarged and thicker to reduce shaking; the shaft has a special perforated design to balance the pressure inside and outside the cavity. At the same time, the shaft lubrication process is adopted at the factory, which greatly enhances the smoothness.
Golden shaft feel: generally close to the Cherry red shaft, the same straight up and down, the keystroke value is almost the same, the pressure grams are close, but the actual measurement always has a golden shaft that feels lighter and may be punched with the shaft body. The process of lubrication is related. Another feature is that the bottoming sound is relatively dull, similar to the "duh" sound, with a feeling of knocking hard rubber. The shaking of the shaft core is greatly reduced, and the large keys are even better. Although the bottom touches the same sound, it has no sensuality or looseness. The actual pressing feeling is very solid.
two-color PBT keycaps, the original height, five-sided matte, the surface is very grainy, but the touch is actually delicate, and the first hand is very dry; the bottom edge is sharp, and the top edge is arced, which is relatively soft; closed characters, The printing is well-proportioned; the nozzle is basically located on the top edge of the bottom edge of the keycap, which is difficult to see under normal viewing angle, and the processing is quite good; the inner wall is thick, the chrysanthemum is regular, the two-color craftsmanship is in place, and the space bar "forces two-color" mystery The downside is that the big key has a slight barrel deformation.
chassis Akko ancestral ridgeline simple design, three-outlet, four-slip, two-stage support feet, the main anti-skid pad is semi-cylindrical with anti-skid pads. The wire outlet has a reinforced design, and there is no difference between the positive and the negative, and the wire groove is the two ends of the wire.
Three keyboard inclination angles are required.
The upper cover of the keyboard is horizontal and vertical, with fine texture and good workmanship, but it is somewhat plastic. The LOGO on the bottom edge is pretty good-looking, but the silk-screen printing process always lacks some branding, but it is also a way to save costs. Otherwise, where would the 98 arrangement of 269 yuan come?
The blue sky, the deep blue sea and the blue sky, the color scheme is really very vivid, but do you always feel that something is missing? That's right, only the cloud in the sky is missing, and the 3098 comes standard with custom replacement keycaps that can bring you clouds and clouds.
white custom keycaps are installed, and the sky, the sea, and the clouds are all together.
summary: Akko 3098 DS fills the market vacancy of entry-level 98-key layout keyboard, excellent configuration experience, vibrant color matching, good workmanship and low price, forming a very high cost performance, and is currently in the 500 yuan range There is no other branch in this one. Whether it is equipped with Gateron CAP golden shaft or Akko autonomous shaft, it is worth a chop. In the follow-up, according to Akko's style, 3098 may have more themes, linkages and autonomous axes to join the battle. The stamina and potential should not be underestimated. The disadvantage of
is that the macro keys of non-drive programming cannot be stored; the second is that the included definition keycap is still version 108, and the key positions such as PrtSc are not compatible with 3098. If there is a replacement for the R Shift key, it would be more meaningful.
