Ajazz AK680 vs AKL680Hot-Swap or Wireless
Get the Ajazz AK680 for RGB, hot-swappable switches, and ISO layout, or the Ajazz AKL680 for Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless with a low-profile design.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Ajazz AK680
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the bottom 45% of 65% boards under $50.
- Hot-swappable PCB compatible with 3-pin mechanical switches.
- RGB lighting, N-Key Rollover, and wired USB-C connection.
- ISO layout, tray mount, and EVA sandwich foam.
Get the
Ajazz AKL680
Build quality in the bottom 35% of 65% boards under $100.
- Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity.
- Low-profile design with HUANO low-profile switch options.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Choose the Ajazz AK680 for RGB, N-Key Rollover, ISO layout, and its hot-swappable PCB. Choose the Ajazz AKL680 if Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz wireless and a low-profile design matter more than switch swapping or ISO support.
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 AK680
Ajazz AKL680
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Low profile
No
Yes
Weight
460 g
450 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
Sound dampening
Yes
No
- Ajazz AK680
- Ajazz AKL680
- Performance
- 7355
- Build quality
- 6555
- Productivity
- 8042
- Customizability
- 6942
- Portability
- 7677
- Layout size: 65%
- Case material: ABS
- Switch options: Linear, Tactile
What will you mostly use it for?
The AK680 leads for buyers who prioritize RGB, hot-swap flexibility, and an ISO layout. The AKL680 is the more suitable pick for wireless setups and low-profile typing, including when carrying a keyboard between locations. Programming and modding lean toward the AK680 because of its ISO option and hot-swappable PCB. These recommendations depend on layout and connection preferences, since both models share the same 65% size and tactile or linear switch choices.
Pick the Ajazz AK680
- RGB lighting and N-Key Rollover are listed for the AK680.
- Its wired USB-C connection avoids relying on a wireless connection.
Ajazz AK680 vs AKL680 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 19 specs differ
Ajazz AK680
Ajazz AKL680
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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ISO
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Ajazz AKL680
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Ajazz AK680 vs AKL680: your questions
The AK680 is a wired keyboard with RGB, N-Key Rollover, and hot-swappable switches. The AKL680 is a wireless low-profile model with Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity.
Yes, the AK680 has a hot-swappable PCB. WhatGeek describes it as compatible with 3-pin mechanical switches.
The AKL680 has soldered switches, so changing them requires soldering. It uses low-profile HUANO switch options.
No, the AKL680 is limited to low-profile switches and keycaps. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
The AK680 is listed with an ISO layout. The AKL680 is ANSI and is not offered in ISO variants such as ISO-DE or UK.
The AKL680 supports Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connections. The AK680 is wired only and connects over USB-C.
The AK680 has RGB lighting, described by WhatGeek as rainbow backlighting. The AKL680 is listed without backlighting.
Yes, both are listed as 65% keyboards. WhatGeek describes each as a 68-key compact layout.
The AKL680 is listed at 450g, while the AK680 is listed at 460g. The difference is small, and both are compact 65% keyboards.
Both product listings specify Mac and Windows support. The AKL680 vendor description also mentions a toggle for switching between MacOS and Windows.
The AK680 is the choice for switch customization because its PCB is hot-swappable and WhatGeek specifies compatibility with 3-pin mechanical switches. The AKL680 has soldered switches, so replacement involves soldering.
No, the AK680 is listed with tactile and linear switches, while the AKL680 uses low-profile HUANO tactile and linear options. The AKL680's low-profile switches require low-profile keycaps.
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