AjazzReleased 2023

AK992

81/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
96% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless

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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (85/100)
  • Strong customisability (74/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (51/100)
Score profile

Where the AK992 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall617451855569
Build quality
61
Customisability
74
Performance
51
Productivity
85
Portability
55
Overall
69
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size96
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesClicky · Tactile · 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 · Aluminum · Plastic · PBT
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions40
Weight1060 g

More specs

Height Mm40 mm
Passthrough UsbYes

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Head to head

AK992 vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
AK992STARS80 V2
 AjazzAK992This pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score69 /10080 /100Better
Build quality61 /10079 /100Better
Performance51 /10054 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialABS · Aluminum · Plastic · PBTAluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes