Ajazz AK35i V3 vs Nuphy Gem80Full-Size Screen vs Custom 80%

The Ajazz AK35i V3 has a larger 8000mAh battery compared to the Nuphy Gem80's 4000mAh. According to Ajazz's vendor page, this provides up to 140 hours of use with RGB off. The Nuphy Gem80's lab tests cite up to 330 hours with all lights off, but its smaller capacity battery will generally require more frequent charging under similar usage conditions.

The Nuphy Gem80 fully supports QMK and VIA firmware, allowing for extensive key remapping, macro creation, and layer customization directly through a browser-based app. The Ajazz AK35i V3 does not list QMK or VIA support in its specifications or vendor description, so its programmability is likely limited to any proprietary software it may have.

Yes, the Nuphy Gem80 lists Mac support as a feature. Its vendor description notes a dedicated system switch for toggling between Mac and Windows modes, and VIA firmware compatibility allows for key remapping to suit macOS layouts and shortcuts.

Yes, the Ajazz AK35i V3 is listed as a pre-built keyboard. Its vendor description specifies it comes with customized Avocado mechanical switches and highly durable PBT keycaps, so it is ready to use out of the box.

For the Nuphy Gem80, a barebones kit includes the fully assembled keyboard chassis, PCB with pre-installed sound mods and pre-lubed stabilizers, but it does not include switches or keycaps. You must purchase these separately to complete the keyboard, offering maximum choice in components.

Both have sound-dampening features. The Ajazz uses a five-layered padding system. The Nuphy Gem80 offers silent switch options like the Cherry Silent Red Clear-Top, which its vendor describes as designed for smoothness and absence of noise. The Gem80's greater switch choice may provide more options for a quiet build.

The Nuphy Gem80 features an 'omni-mount' design, which according to its vendor, allows you to change between gasket, top, and bottom mount styles using a complementary kit. The Ajazz AK35i V3 is described as having a gasket-mounted internal structure, but there is no information provided about it being user-changeable to other mount styles.

Yes, both the Ajazz AK35i V3 and the Nuphy Gem80 are specified as having south-facing RGB LEDs. This orientation is preferred for compatibility with Cherry-profile and other sculpted keycap sets to prevent interference.

The provided specifications for the Ajazz AK35i V3 do not list a polling rate. The Nuphy Gem80 explicitly states a 1000Hz polling rate for its wired and 2.4GHz connections.

Only the Ajazz AK35i V3 includes a dedicated multimedia metallic knob for volume control. The Nuphy Gem80 does not have a knob, though volume controls could be mapped to keys via its VIA software.

The Nuphy Gem80 barebones kit includes pre-lubed stabilizers according to its vendor page. The Ajazz AK35i V3 uses 'finely-tuned large key stabilizers,' but the product description does not specify if they are pre-lubed from the factory.