Ajazz AK35i V3 vs Keychron K17 MaxScreen or QMK
Choose the Ajazz for its full-size layout, TFT screen and 8000mAh battery, or the Keychron for QMK customization, lower weight and 1000 Hz polling.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Ajazz AK35i V3
Battery
Build quality in the top 35% of 100% boards under $100.
- Full-size 104-key ANSI layout with a dedicated numeric keypad.
- Color TFT screen supports function information and, according to Mechkeys, custom static images or animated GIFs.
- 8000mAh battery, with Mechkeys listing up to 140 hours with RGB off and up to 28 hours with RGB on.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
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Keychron K17 Max
Build quality in the top 20% of 96% boards under $100.
- QMK and VIA support, with Keychron Launcher for key remapping and macros.
- 1000 Hz polling rate in 2.4 GHz and wired modes, plus N-key rollover in wired and wireless modes.
- At 750g, it weighs less than the Ajazz AK35i V3.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Pick the Ajazz AK35i V3 if you want a full-size keyboard with a customizable TFT display and a substantially larger listed battery. Choose the Keychron K17 Max if QMK/VIA customization, 1000 Hz polling in 2.4 GHz and wired modes, or lower carrying weight matters more. Before choosing the Keychron, confirm that its low-profile switch and keycap limitations fit your plans.
The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
Ajazz AK35i V3
Keychron K17 Max
Layout size
100%
96%
Battery
8,000 mAh
2,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Low profile
No
Yes
Case material
Plastic
ABS, Aluminum
Mount style
Gasket Mount
PCB Mount
- Ajazz AK35i V3
- Keychron K17 Max
- Performance
- 5083
- Build quality
- 6581
- Productivity
- 8093
- Customizability
- 7791
- Portability
- 5953
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Knob
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The Keychron has clearer advantages for gaming, programming and modding, mainly through its specified polling rate, N-key rollover and QMK/VIA support. It is also the lighter, more compact choice for carrying, although the Ajazz has the larger battery. Office work is a preference call between a full-size layout and display on the Ajazz and the Keychron's 96% layout and adjustable typing angle. The Ajazz is the more distinctive fit for content creation if its customizable TFT screen and full numeric keypad appeal.
Pick the Keychron K17 Max
- The K17 Max lists a 1000 Hz polling rate in 2.4 GHz and wired modes.
- It supports N-key rollover in both wireless and wired modes.
- The AK35i V3 offers 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired connections, but no polling-rate figure is listed.
Ajazz AK35i V3 vs Keychron K17 Max specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
15 of 28 specs differ
Ajazz AK35i V3
Keychron K17 Max
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Ajazz AK35i V3
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron K17 Max
Keychron
ISO
Out of stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO
In stockDoes not ship to you
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Ajazz AK35i V3 vs Keychron K17 Max: your questions
The AK35i V3 is a 100% full-size board with a TFT screen and an 8000mAh battery. The K17 Max uses a 96% low-profile layout and adds QMK/VIA support and a specified 1000 Hz polling rate in 2.4 GHz and wired modes.
The K17 Max is the more clearly specified gaming option, with a 1000 Hz polling rate in 2.4 GHz and wired modes and N-key rollover in wired and wireless modes. The AK35i V3 offers 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired connectivity, but its listing does not give a polling-rate figure.
Yes, the AK35i V3 has a color TFT screen. Mechkeys says it can display keyboard information such as time, connection and battery status, and can be customized with static images or animated GIFs.
Yes, the K17 Max lists QMK and VIA support. Keychron describes using its Launcher web app for key remapping and macros.
The Ajazz AK35i V3 lists an 8000mAh battery, while the Keychron K17 Max lists 2000mAh. Mechkeys gives AK35i V3 battery estimates of up to 140 hours with RGB off and up to 28 hours with RGB on.
Hot-swapping is available on the K17 Max RGB Backlight Hot-Swappable version. Keychron specifies compatibility with Gateron or Keychron low-profile mechanical switches, not standard-profile switches.
No, the K17 Max is designed for low-profile keycaps, and standard MX keycaps will not fit. Its north-facing LEDs can also interfere with Cherry-profile keycaps.
The AK35i V3 has south-facing LEDs, and its compatibility note warns that shine-through legends stay dark. It also cautions that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LEDs.
The AK35i V3 is listed as ANSI, and ISO layouts such as ISO-DE and UK variants are not offered. The K17 Max metadata lists ANSI and ISO, while Keychron's description names German and UK ISO versions.
The Keychron K17 Max weighs 750g, while the Ajazz AK35i V3 weighs 1230g. The Keychron also uses a 96% layout rather than the Ajazz's full-size 100% layout.
Yes, both list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz and wired connectivity. Keychron specifies Bluetooth connection to up to three devices, while Mechkeys describes the Ajazz as offering three-mode connectivity.
The Ajazz AK35i V3 has a full-size 104-key layout with a numeric keypad. The Keychron K17 Max also includes a numpad, but its 96% compact layout does not have the gaps of a full-size board.
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