AjazzReleased 2024

AK820 Max

81/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless

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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (84/100)
  • Class-leading portability (80/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Build quality is the weak point (55/100)
  • ABS · PBT case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the AK820 Max wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall557358848068
Build quality
55
Customisability
73
Performance
58
Productivity
84
Portability
80
Overall
68
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesMagnetic · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialABS · PBT
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions20
Weight850 g

More specs

Height Mm20 mm
Passthrough UsbYes

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Head to head

AK820 Max vs Redragon Star Blade K707 Pro

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
AK820 MaxStar Blade K707 Pro
 AjazzAK820 MaxThis pageRedragonStar Blade K707 Pro
Overall score68 /100Better65 /100
Build quality55 /10061 /100Better
Performance58 /10062 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialABS · PBTPlastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes