Akula 65 Tri Mode Wireless Gaming Keyboard

Akula 65 Series gaming keyboards, the minimalist: #1 Choice of Pro Gamers

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Akula 65 against a typical 65% keyboard

How the smallest board in the range stacks up against what most 65% keyboards list at this price.

Feature	Akula 65Compact 65% Tri-Mode Gaming Keyboard	Typical 65% keyboardWhat most list at this price
Connection	Tri-mode: 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, USB-C	Tri-mode on many; two modes or wired on some
Layout	65%, 67 keys	65% as well; the key count varies by board
Mount	Our advantage: 5-layer gasket mount with a sound-dampening layer	Tray mount on many, and dampening is rarely listed
Switches	Our advantage: Cybeart MK I linear, pre-lubed, hot-swap	Hot-swap on many, though some boards come soldered
Keycaps	Our advantage: Double-shot PBT	ABS on many boards, which goes shiny with use
Battery, lights off	4000 mAh, up to 200 h	About 4000 mAh and 190 h
Rollover	Our advantage: Full N-key rollover, 100% anti-ghosting	Often not stated
Warranty	Our advantage: 2 years	1 year on many boards

FAQ

Questions About Akula 65

What layout does Akula 65 use?

65% layout with 67 keys and no function row; Fn plus the number row gives F1-F12.

Who is Akula 65 best for?

Gamers who want maximum mouse room, compact desks and travel setups.

What connectivity does Akula 65 support?

Tri-mode: Bluetooth 5.1, 2.4 GHz wireless and wired USB-C with a 1.6 m braided cable.

How long does the Akula 65 battery last?

Up to 200 hours with lighting off or about 25 hours with lighting on from the 4,000 mAh battery, depending on use.

Does Akula 65 have RGB lighting and hot-swap?

Yes. Per-key aRGB lighting and hot-swap switches, like the other tri-mode models.

What switches do the keyboards use? Can I swap them?

Pre-lubed linear switches rated for 60 million keystrokes: MK III Gen 1 on X75 Rhino (1.8 mm actuation), MK II Gen 1 on Nighthawk 75 (1.5 mm), MK I Gen 1 on Akula 99 and Akula 65 (1.5 mm), MK XI Gen 1 on the Lite series. All boards are hot-swappable, so you can fit other compatible 3-pin or 5-pin mechanical switches without soldering.

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