AjazzReleased 2023
AK871
79/100
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (100/100)
- Class-leading productivity (98/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (58/100)
- ABS case rather than metal
Score profile
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Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size80
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesClicky · Linear
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialABS
Keycap materialABS
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions41
Weight970 g
More specs
Height Mm41 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowAK871 vs Weikav STARS80 V2
AK871STARS80 V2
| AjazzAK871This page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 97 /100Better | 80 /100 |
| Build quality | 91 /100Better | 79 /100 |
| Performance | 72 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | — | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | ABS | AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
