Ajazz AK820 Max vs ATTACK SHARK K86
Choose the Ajazz AK820 Max for magnetic Hall Effect switches and a lighter, smaller body, or the ATTACK SHARK K86 for an aluminum case and broader switch compatibility.
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Which one should you get?
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Ajazz AK820 Max
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 45% of 75% boards under $100.
- Magnetic linear Hall Effect switches, with a compatibility rule specifying magnetic switches only.
- Lighter at 850g, with listed dimensions of 20 x 333 x 143 mm.
- 4000mAh battery and Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
Get the
ATTACK SHARK K86
Build quality in the top 20% of 75% boards under $100.
- Aluminum case, with a gasket mount listed in the specifications.
- Hot-swap socket described by the vendor as supporting 3- and 5-pin switches.
- Vendor specifies a TFT display with status information and knob-based setting adjustments.
Choose the Ajazz AK820 Max if magnetic Hall Effect switches are the priority or if lower weight and smaller listed dimensions matter more. Pick the ATTACK SHARK K86 if you want an aluminum case and a hot-swap socket described as accepting 3- and 5-pin switches. Both retain the same broad 75% layout and tri-mode connectivity, so the switch compatibility difference is the key decision.
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 AK820 Max
ATTACK SHARK K86
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Case material
ABS, PBT
Aluminum
Switch options
Linear, Magnetic
Linear
Weight
850 g
930 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
Dimensions
20 x 333 x 143 mm
35 x 380 x 150 mm
- Ajazz AK820 Max
- ATTACK SHARK K86
- Performance
- 7568
- Build quality
- 6976
- Productivity
- 8585
- Customizability
- 7575
- Portability
- 8181
- Layout size: 75%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Knob
What will you mostly use it for?
The AK820 Max has the clearer travel advantage because it is lighter and has smaller listed dimensions. The K86 is the more flexible option for conventional switch swaps, while its vendor description also spells out more display and lighting controls. Gaming, office, and programming are closer calls because both share core layout and connectivity features, with no decisive performance detail distinguishing them. For those uses, choose based on magnetic switches versus broader switch compatibility and the K86’s aluminum case.
It's a tie
- The AK820 Max uses magnetic Hall Effect linear switches, while the K86 has linear Blue Whale switches.
- Both list wired and 2.4 GHz connectivity, but neither product’s specifications establish a comparative gaming performance advantage.
Ajazz AK820 Max vs ATTACK SHARK K86 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
5 of 21 specs differ
Ajazz AK820 Max
ATTACK SHARK K86
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
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 AK820 Max vs ATTACK SHARK K86: your questions
The AK820 Max uses magnetic Hall Effect linear switches and its compatibility rule excludes standard MX switches. The K86 uses linear switches and its vendor description says its hot-swap socket accepts 3- and 5-pin switches.
No. Its compatibility rule says the AK820 Max accepts magnetic switches only, and standard MX switches will not fit.
Yes, the K86 vendor description says its TTC E-Sport hot-swap socket is compatible with 3- and 5-pin switches. The product specifications also list the keyboard as hot-swappable.
The Ajazz AK820 Max weighs 850g, while the ATTACK SHARK K86 weighs 930g. The AK820 Max is also smaller according to their listed dimensions.
Both list Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity, as well as wired operation. The Ajazz vendor description specifies Bluetooth 5.1, and the K86 vendor description specifies Bluetooth 5.0.
Both the AK820 Max and K86 list a 4000mAh battery. The product details do not establish a difference in battery runtime.
The AK820 Max lists ABS and PBT case materials, with an FR4 plate. The K86 lists an aluminum case, and its vendor description identifies a PC plate.
Yes, both list a TFT screen and knob support. The K86 vendor says its display shows information such as connection mode and battery level, with its CNC metal knob used to adjust settings.
The K86 vendor lists 18 RGB modes, 9 colors, and 6 side-lighting modes. The AK820 Max specifications confirm RGB, but do not give comparable mode or color counts.
The AK820 Max vendor describes silicone, two cotton layers, and an IXPE switch pad. The K86 vendor lists gaskets, EVA PCB foam, bottom foam, and an IXPE switch pad.
The AK820 Max is the lighter option at 850g and has smaller listed dimensions of 20 x 333 x 143 mm. The K86 weighs 930g and measures 35 x 380 x 150 mm.
Both list Mac/Windows support. The AK820 Max vendor description also names Windows and Mac among supported systems, while the K86 vendor lists PC and Mac.
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