Akko vs Keychron:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Keychron had more branded searches than Akko among mechanical keyboard brands in New Zealand. Keychron had about 1,600 branded searches, while Akko had 210. Keychron made up 36.8% of all mechanical keyboard brand searches we track, and Akko accounted for 4.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about mechanical keyboard brands, Keychron appeared in three of the four answers and Akko in one. Keychron was mentioned before Akko in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Keychron, about 8 searches for every 1 for Akko
Who does AI mention more?
Keychron, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Akko in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Keychron, named ahead of Akko in 3 of 3 answers
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Top mechanical keyboard brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Keychron was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Akko was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Keychron was listed before Akko in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Wooting4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Logitech4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Keychron3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Ducky2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Akko1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
EPOMAKER0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
NuPhy0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Royal Kludge0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about mechanical keyboard brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which mechanical keyboard brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best mechanical keyboard brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best mechanical keyboard brand in New Zealand for gaming and typing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mechanical keyboard nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gaming keyboard nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Akko or Keychron more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Akko and Keychron by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight mechanical keyboard brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Keychron, Akko. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Keychron | Wooting | EPOMAKER | NuPhy | Ducky | Akko | Logitech | Royal Kludge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.7% | 23.5% | 7.5% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 3.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.8% | 30.9% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 5% | 4.1% | 3.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.1% | 33.1% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 35.6% | 28.9% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.8% | 34.8% | 7% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 2.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 36% | 29.2% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.2% | 28.2% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3% |
| May 2026 | 37.3% | 30.3% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.1% | 2.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.2% | 28.6% | 7% | 10.6% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.2% | 27.5% | 8.2% | 6.8% | 4.4% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 3% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.5% | 26.3% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 2.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.8% | 29.9% | 9% | 7.4% | 6% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 2.5% |
How has the Akko and Keychron comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Keychron was ahead of Akko in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Akko’s share of searches among mechanical keyboard brands in New Zealand moved from 4.9% to 4.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 210.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Keychron’s share of searches among mechanical keyboard brands in New Zealand moved from 44.7% to 36.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 1.6K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand mechanical keyboard brands in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Ducky overtook Akko to rank 5th among mechanical keyboard brands in New Zealand, with 6% of the searches.
In September 2026, Keychron lost share of searches among mechanical keyboard brands in New Zealand, from 38.5% to 36.8%.
Akko’s share of searches among mechanical keyboard brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 5.7% to 4.8% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Akko’s and Keychron’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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