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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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

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: 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

With the N-Key Rollover (NKRO) function, the keyboard supports simultaneous key presses without problems, which is especially important for optimising the gaming experience. 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. For custom RGB programming on model 5108S/3098S (EN/CN). Do NOT use this the driver if your model supports wireless. 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 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. 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.