Ajazz AK820 Max Plus vs Royal Kludge M87: 75% vs TKL Screen Keyboard

Compare Ajazz AK820 Max Plus vs Royal Kludge M87 Differences Side by Side

This comparison is for buyers deciding between two feature-rich, wireless mechanical keyboards with integrated screens. The Ajazz AK820 Max Plus offers a 75% layout, while the Royal Kludge M87 is an 80% TKL. Both have tri-mode connectivity, hot-swappable switches, and PBT keycaps, making the choice hinge on layout preference, typing feel, and specific feature sets like the number of knobs and battery capacity.

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Rating	4.0 stars (5 reviews)	0.0 stars (0 reviews)
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Main differences	Available in a 75% layout Includes a Yes, TFT display Equipped with a 8000 mAh battery Weighs about 850 g Sized at 20 x 333 x 143 mm Made with a ABS case Offers No RGB lighting	Available in a 80% layout Includes a Yes, LCD display Provides dedicated media keys Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Equipped with a 7500 mAh battery Weighs about 840 g Sized at 41 x 157 x 41 mm Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 51.8 Build Quality: 58.2 Productivity: 84.8 Customizability: 61.9 Portability: 92	Scores Performance: 66.3 Build Quality: 69 Productivity: 83.3 Customizability: 78.5 Portability: 85.5
Name	Name Ajazz AK820 Max Plus	Name Royal Kludge M87
Release year	Release year 2024	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear	Switch Options Linear
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 75%	Layout Size 80%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support TFT	Display Support LCD
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 8000 mAh	Battery capacity 7500 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style -	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight	Backlight Rgb, South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material ABS	Case Material -
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 20 x 333 x 143 mm	Dimensions 41 x 157 x 41 mm
Weight	Weight 850g	Weight 840g

Ajazz AK820 Max Plus Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

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Available in a 75% layout
Includes a Yes, TFT display
Equipped with a 8000 mAh battery
Weighs about 850 g
Sized at 20 x 333 x 143 mm
Made with a ABS case
Offers No RGB lighting

Available in a 80% layout
Includes a Yes, LCD display
Provides dedicated media keys
Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
Equipped with a 7500 mAh battery
Weighs about 840 g
Sized at 41 x 157 x 41 mm
Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting

Scores

Performance: 51.8
Build Quality: 58.2
Productivity: 84.8
Customizability: 61.9
Portability: 92

Scores

Performance: 66.3
Build Quality: 69
Productivity: 83.3
Customizability: 78.5
Portability: 85.5

Name

Ajazz AK820 Max Plus

Name

Royal Kludge M87

Release year

2024

Release year

2024

Switch Options

Linear

Switch Options

Linear

Profile

Normal Profile

Profile

Normal Profile

Hot Swappable

Layout Size

75%

Layout Size

80%

Layout Standard

ANSI

Layout Standard

ANSI

Layout Ergonomics

Normal

Layout Ergonomics

Normal

Knob Support

Display Support

TFT

Display Support

LCD

Mac/Win Support

Multi-Media Keys

USB-C

USB passthrough

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless

Polling Rate

Battery capacity

8000 mAh

Battery capacity

7500 mAh

Hall Effect Support

QMK Support

VIA Support

VIAL Support

N-Key Rollover

Rapid Trigger

Mount Style

Gasket Mount

Screw in Stabilizers

Sound Dampening

Backlight

Rgb, South-face

Case Colors

Case Material

ABS

Case Material

Keycaps Material

PBT

Keycaps Material

PBT

Dimensions

20 x 333 x 143 mm

Dimensions

41 x 157 x 41 mm

Weight

850g

Weight

840g

Pros and Trade-offs

Your primary need dictates the choice. If you prioritize a space-saving layout and maximum battery life for wireless use, the Ajazz AK820 Max Plus is the clear pick. If you value a more customizable typing experience with a gasket mount, dual knobs, and RGB lighting, the Royal Kludge M87 offers more features for the price. Consider the layout difference carefully, as the 75% vs. TKL design affects key placement and desk footprint.

Ajazz AK820 Max Plus

+More compact 75% layout saves desk space.
+Larger 8000mAh battery capacity.
+Includes a dust-proof cover in the box.
+Uses an FR4 plate material.
+Vendor description confirms Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity.

−Lacks RGB backlighting.
−Case is made of ABS plastic.
−Mounting style is not specified as gasket.

Royal Kludge M87

+Gasket mount design for a potentially softer typing feel.
+Features dual multi-function knobs.
+Includes south-facing RGB backlighting.
+Comes with four spare switches.
+Vendor description highlights a 5-layer noise dampening system.

−Slightly smaller 7500mAh battery.
−Larger 80% TKL footprint.
−No plate material is specified in the core metadata.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The Royal Kludge M87 wins in more specialized categories like gaming, programming, and content creation due to its extra controls, standard TKL layout, and gasket mount. The Ajazz AK820 Max Plus is the better choice for portability with its smaller form factor and larger battery. For general office use, both keyboards are equally capable with their shared wireless and quiet typing features.

GamingRoyal Kludge M87

•The Royal Kludge M87 includes dedicated multimedia keys for quick media control.
•Its listing mentions onboard storage for profiles.
•It features south-facing RGB lighting, which is compatible with more keycap profiles.

OfficeTie

•Both offer tri-mode wireless connectivity for flexible device switching.
•Both include a knob for volume control.
•Both have sound dampening features for a quieter environment.

ProgrammingRoyal Kludge M87

•The Royal Kludge M87's 80% TKL layout retains the arrow and navigation cluster in a standard position.
•It includes a dedicated calculator key, according to its vendor description.
•The gasket mount design may offer a more comfortable typing experience for long sessions.

TravelAjazz AK820 Max Plus

•The Ajazz AK820 Max Plus has a more compact 75% layout, saving desk/bag space.
•It has a slightly larger 8000mAh battery for longer use between charges.
•It is marginally lighter at 850g versus 840g.

ModdingRoyal Kludge M87

•The Royal Kludge M87 uses a gasket mount, which is often preferred for its typing feel.
•Its vendor description specifies a 5-layer noise dampening system for internal modification.
•It includes four spare switches in the box for experimentation.

Content CreationRoyal Kludge M87

•The Royal Kludge M87 has dual knobs for multifunction control and volume.
•It features physical multimedia buttons for playback control.
•South-facing RGB lighting can provide aesthetic customization for streaming setups.

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