Ajazz AK820 Pro vs Keychron V1 MaxBudget Screen vs Premium Customization

The Keychron V1 Max has superior software customization, supporting the open-source QMK and VIA firmware. This allows for extensive key remapping, macro creation, and layer programming. The Ajazz AK820 Pro relies on a proprietary driver for its TFT screen and lighting control, offering less flexibility.

Yes, the Ajazz AK820 Pro is listed as compatible with both macOS and Windows. Its vendor description notes you can switch between OS modes using the TFT screen. The keyboard also includes Mac-specific keycaps in the box according to the listing.

The provided specifications and vendor descriptions do not mention compatibility with PlayStation or Xbox consoles. Both keyboards are confirmed to work with Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. For console use, you should verify compatibility with the manufacturer.

The Keychron V1 Max is more beginner-friendly for modding due to its availability as a barebones kit and its use of screw-in stabilizers, which are easier to tune and replace. Its hot-swap socket supports both 3-pin and 5-pin switches, offering wide compatibility for first-time modders to experiment.

Both keyboards have a 4000mAh battery. The Keychron V1 Max vendor page provides specific estimates: up to 190 hours with backlight off and up to 100 hours with RGB at lowest brightness. The Ajazz AK820 Pro listing states the battery ensures long use but does not provide specific hour estimates.

The fully assembled Keychron V1 Max comes with Gateron Jupiter switches. The vendor listing shows options for Jupiter Red (linear), Jupiter Brown (tactile), and Jupiter Banana (tactile) switches. These switches are described as pre-lubed.

The Ajazz AK820 Pro uses south-facing RGB LEDs and double-shot PBT keycaps. While south-facing LEDs improve compatibility with Cherry-profile keycaps, the vendor description does not explicitly state if its included keycaps are shine-through. The focus is on the 1.6 million color backlighting itself.

The Keychron V1 Max, via QMK/VIA support, almost certainly allows the knob function to be remapped to control volume, scrolling, or other commands. The Ajazz AK820 Pro's vendor description does not mention software remapping for its metal knob, suggesting its function may be fixed, likely to volume control.

The Ajazz AK820 Pro is slightly heavier, weighing 810g (0.8kg) compared to the Keychron V1 Max's 770g. Both share similar 75% dimensions, so the weight difference is minimal and likely due to the AK820 Pro's integrated screen and potential aluminum case elements.

The vendor descriptions do not specify if the stabilizers come pre-lubed from the factory. The Keychron V1 Max uses screw-in PCB stabilizers, which are typically easier to remove, lube, and reinstall. The Ajazz AK820 Pro uses plate-mounted stabilizers.

The Ajazz AK820 Pro vendor page specifies a 125Hz polling rate in Bluetooth mode. The Keychron V1 Max vendor page lists a 90Hz polling rate for its Bluetooth 5.1 connection. Both offer lower polling in Bluetooth compared to their 1000Hz wired/2.4GHz modes, which is standard to conserve battery.

Yes, the Keychron V1 Max case is made of ABS plastic, as confirmed in both the metadata and the vendor's specifications. The Ajazz AK820 Pro's case is listed as ABS plastic in its technical specs, with aluminum also mentioned in the metadata.