AjazzReleased 2024

AKP815

74/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C

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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (82/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
  • Performance is the weak point (46/100)
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the AKP815 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall536146826264
Build quality
53
Customisability
61
Performance
46
Productivity
82
Portability
62
Overall
64
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileLow
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

ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialABS
Keycap materialABS
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions19
Weight900 g

More specs

Height Mm19 mm
Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes

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AKP815 vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
AKP815STARS80 V2
 AjazzAKP815This pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score64 /10080 /100Better
Build quality53 /10079 /100Better
Performance46 /10054 /100Better
ConnectionWired onlyWireless + wiredBetter
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialABSAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes