AjazzReleased 2024

AK980

68/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
96% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Strong productivity (74/100)
  • Strong customisability (73/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (51/100)
  • ABS · Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the AK980 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall557351746468
Build quality
55
Customisability
73
Performance
51
Productivity
74
Portability
64
Overall
68
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size96
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

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

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery8000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialABS · Plastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions19
Weight1140 g

More specs

Height Mm19 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

AK980 vs WLMouse Ying75

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
AK980Ying75
 AjazzAK980This pageWLMouseYing75
Overall score68 /10069 /100Better
Build quality55 /10061 /100Better
Performance51 /10086 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialABS · PlasticBetterCarbon Fiber
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes