Akko Gem 02 VIA mechanical keyboard, wireless, Akko Mirror switches, US
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Akko Gem 02 VIA mechanical keyboard, wireless, Akko Mirror switches, US

The Akko Gem 02 VIA is a mechanical keyboard in an aluminium case that connects by cable, through a 2.4 GHz receiver or over Bluetooth. Its compact layout keeps the number pad, the switches are hot-swappable and every key can be remapped in VIA.

  • Connection: USB-C cable, 2.4 GHz receiver, Bluetooth 5.0, 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Layout: US English (ANSI, QWERTY), 102 keys
  • Switches: Akko Mirror mechanical, hot-swappable, N-key rollover
  • Build: aluminium case, Cherry profile double-shot PBT keycaps, gasket mount
  • Power: built-in 8000 mAh battery, charging over USB-C
  • Systems: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS

Description

A case that opens without a screwdriver

The Gem series case is held by ball catches, so the keyboard comes apart for cleaning or modding with no screws and no tools. A keycap puller and a switch puller are in the box, plate-mounted stabilizers come pre-installed and PORON plate foam softens switch noise. The RGB lighting can be tuned under the keys, on the side light bar and in the translucent acrylic corners. It measures 405 × 142 × 40 mm.

Who this keyboard is for

Mechanical keyboard enthusiasts who want to choose their own switches and remap keys in VIA. The large battery and three connection modes suit anyone who moves between a desktop, a laptop and a phone. A switch on the case selects Mac or Windows modes, so the keyboard works with both systems.

Specifications

General

BrandAKKO
Recommended usageGaming
Product colourBlack
MaterialAluminium
Device interfaceUSB + RF Wireless + Bluetooth
ManualYes
KeycapsDouble shot
Hot keysYes
Hot-swapYes
RolloverN-key rollover
Polling rate1000
Windows keysYes
Physical layoutANSI
Keycaps materialPolybutylene terephthalate (PBT)
Long DescriptionAkko Gem 02 VIA. Keyboard form factor: Full-size (100%). Connectivity technology: Wired &ampWireless, Device interface: USB + RF Wireless + Bluetooth, Keyboard key switch: Mechanical, Keyboard layout: QWERTY, Keyboard number of keys: 102. Backlight type: RGB LED. Recommended usage: Gaming. Product colour: Black
Surface colorationMonochromatic
Keycap removal toolYes
EAN6978414650828

Ports

USB Type-C charging portYes
USB connector typeUSB Type-C

Connectivity

Bluetooth version5.0
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Frequency band2.4

Software & security

Mobile operating systems supportedAndroid/iOS
Mac operating systems supportedYes
Windows operating systems supportedYes

Keyboard & controls

Numeric keypadYes
Pointing deviceNo
Keyboard styleStraight
Keyboard layoutQWERTY
Keyboard languageUS English
Keyboard key switchMechanical
Switch removal toolYes
Keyboard form factorFull-size (100%)
Keyboard number of keys102
Keyboard dimensions (WxDxH)142 x 405 x 40
Keyboard key switch technologyAkko Mirror

Battery & power

Battery capacity8000 Wh
RechargeableYes
AC adapter includedNo
Power source typeBattery, USB
Keyboard battery typeBuilt-in battery

Features

Receiver includedYes
BacklightYes
Backlight typeRGB LED
Mouse includedNo
Backlight colourRGB
Adjustable backlightYes
Multi-device supportYes

Questions & answers

Does the keyboard have Estonian letters?

No. The layout is US English (ANSI), so Õ, Ä, Ö and Ü are not printed on the keys. You can type them by adding the Estonian keyboard layout in your system settings.

Does it work with a Mac and a phone?

Yes. Akko lists Windows, macOS, Android and iOS, and a switch on the case selects Mac wireless, Windows wired or Windows wireless mode.

How many devices can it connect to?

Multi-device support is listed, with three ways to connect: cable, 2.4 GHz receiver and Bluetooth. The manufacturer does not specify how many devices can be paired over Bluetooth.