AjazzReleased 2024
AK980
81/100
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
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Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
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
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowAK980 vs Redragon Star Blade K707 Pro
AK980Star Blade K707 Pro
| AjazzAK980This page | RedragonStar Blade K707 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68 /100Better | 65 /100 |
| Build quality | 55 /100 | 61 /100Better |
| Performance | 51 /100 | 62 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | ABS · Plastic | Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
