Ajazz AK650 vs AK820 Max Plus65% or 75% layout
Get the Ajazz AK650 for its compact 65% layout, gasket mount, and RGB, or the AK820 Max Plus for its 75% layout, PBT keycaps, and sound-dampening layers.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Ajazz AK650
Build quality in the top 50% of 65% boards under $100.
- Gasket mount construction.
- RGB lighting.
- 65% layout and 670g weight.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
Get the
Ajazz AK820 Max Plus
Battery
Build quality in the bottom 35% of 75% boards under $100.
- 75% layout with more keys than a 65% board.
- PBT keycaps and an FR4 plate.
- Sound-dampening materials include silicone, two cotton layers, and an IXPE switch pad.
- No numpad.
Choose the AK650 if you want a more compact board with a gasket mount and RGB. Choose the AK820 Max Plus if you want the larger 75% layout, PBT keycaps, an FR4 plate, and the specified sound-dampening layers. Neither layout includes a numpad.
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 AK650
Ajazz AK820 Max Plus
Layout size
65%
75%
Battery
5,000 mAh
8,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Weight
670 g
850 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
Sound dampening
No
Yes
Plate material
Plastic, Polycarbonate
FR4
- Ajazz AK650
- Ajazz AK820 Max Plus
- Performance
- 5951
- Build quality
- 6757
- Productivity
- 6684
- Customizability
- 7561
- Portability
- 8992
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: ABS
- Switch options: Linear
- Knob
- Display: TFT
What will you mostly use it for?
The AK650 is the more compact pick for travel and a strong fit for buyers who prioritize its gasket mount or RGB. The AK820 Max Plus gets the office and programming nod for its larger layout, with PBT keycaps and added sound-dampening materials. For gaming, the AK650 has RGB and a vendor-listed Dream Weaving switch specification, but these details alone do not establish a performance advantage. Content creators may prefer the AK820 Max Plus's additional keys, while both boards remain numpad-free.
Pick the Ajazz AK650
- Both use linear switches, but the AK650's listed Dream Weaving switch has 35±5gf actuation force and 1.5±0.2mm pre-travel.
- The AK650 has RGB lighting, while the AK820 Max Plus is listed without RGB.
Ajazz AK650 vs AK820 Max Plus specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
7 of 20 specs differ
Ajazz AK650
Ajazz AK820 Max Plus
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
Mac & Windows
Released
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Ajazz AK650 vs AK820 Max Plus: your questions
The AK650 is a 65% keyboard with a gasket mount and RGB. The AK820 Max Plus is a 75% keyboard with PBT keycaps, an FR4 plate, and sound-dampening layers.
The Ajazz AK820 Max Plus has a 75% ANSI layout. It has more keys than the AK650's 65% layout, but neither board has a numpad.
Yes, the AK650 is listed with RGB lighting. The AK820 Max Plus is listed without RGB.
The AK650 is listed with a gasket mount. A mount style is not listed for the AK820 Max Plus.
Both are listed as hot-swappable. The AK650 vendor description specifies full-key hot-swappability, while the AK820 Max Plus description says its switches can be changed across all keys.
The AK820 Max Plus is listed with an ABS case, FR4 plate, and PBT keycaps. Its vendor description also identifies silicone, two cotton layers, and an IXPE switch pad for sound damping.
The AK650 weighs 670g, while the AK820 Max Plus weighs 850g. The AK650 is also the smaller layout at 65%, compared with the AK820 Max Plus at 75%.
The AK650 is listed with a 5000mAh battery. The AK820 Max Plus has an 8000mAh battery.
Both are listed with a TFT screen. The AK650 vendor description says its display can show time, battery, connection mode, and custom animations.
The AK650's 65% layout is the more compact choice compared with the AK820 Max Plus's 75% layout. The AK650 also weighs less, at 670g versus 850g.
Neither has a numpad, according to their layout restrictions. The AK650 also has no function row because it uses a 65% layout.
Its vendor description specifies a double-stage adjustable footrest for changing the input angle. The AK650 description does not specify an adjustable footrest.
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