AjazzReleased 2022

AK873

79/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless

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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (87/100)
  • Strong portability (74/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (48/100)
Score profile

Where the AK873 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall636848877469
Build quality
63
Customisability
68
Performance
48
Productivity
87
Portability
74
Overall
69
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size80
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesClicky · Linear · Tactile
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeSandwich Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery2500 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions35
Weight1100 g

More specs

Height Mm35 mm
Passthrough UsbYes

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Head to head

AK873 vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
AK873STARS80 V2
 AjazzAK873This pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score69 /10080 /100Better
Build quality63 /10079 /100Better
Performance48 /10054 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeSandwich MountGasket MountBetter
Case materialAluminumAluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes