Akkogear

Akkogear

Akko (Akkogear) is a highly popular computer peripheral brand founded in Shenzhen, China, in 2016. They are best known in the tech and gaming communities for their budget-friendly, aesthetically striking mechanical keyboards, keycaps, and custom DIY keyboard kits.

Their core philosophy revolves around creating “lifestyle gaming peripherals,” blending pop culture, striking colorways, and anime/video game collaborations with high-performing hardware.

What Makes Akko Stand Out

Esthetics & IP Collaborations: Unlike traditional plain black or gray gaming brands, Akko embraces vibrant color palettes. They are famous for official partnerships with major franchises like Dragon Ball Z, One Piece, Hello Kitty, and various classic anime properties to produce themed keycaps and fully built keyboards.
In-House Keycaps & Switches: Akko is a massive manufacturer of high-quality PBT keycaps (a durable plastic that doesn’t get shiny or greasy over time) using dye-sublimation and double-shot molding. They also design highly regarded custom mechanical switches (like their Akko V3 Cream Yellows or Piano Pros) and modern Hall Effect magnetic switches for ultra-fast gaming responses.
Massive Layout Variety: They cater to almost every layout preference imaginable, ranging from compact 60% and 65% desk-savers to 75% layouts, compact 96% frames, and traditional full-sized options.
Affordable Customization: Akko serves as a bridge into the premium custom keyboard hobby. They sell “barebones” kits (the board casing and circuit board without switches or keycaps) allowing enthusiasts to easily hot-swap their own components without needing to solder anything.

They have structured global branches (Akko US, Akko EU, Akko Germany) making their gear highly accessible to enthusiasts worldwide who want a custom-feeling typing experience without paying premium enthusiast prices.