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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Ajazz AK870 vs Keychron R3

Get the Ajazz AK870 for hot-swappable and knob. Get the Keychron R3 for qmk.

Ajazz AK870 Tri-Mode Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

Hot-swappable

Ajazz AK870

4.8 · 5 reviews

from$83at Mechkeys

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What actually differs

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 AK870

Keychron R3

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

  • Switch options

    Linear

    Linear, Tactile

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • Display

    TFT

    None

  • QMK

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Ajazz AK870
  • Keychron R3
Performance
51
44
Build quality
55
52
Productivity
83
46
Customizability
73
48
Portability
73
51

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Battery: 4,000 mAh
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From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

Ajazz AK870

4.8

5 owner reviews

Praise
“I love this keyboard. The sound is slightly clicky and mostly creamy. Super smooth to work on. I’ve also set up the RGB to match my PC ones.”
LaureVerified buyer· via Epomaker

Keychron R3

No owner reviews collected yet.

Full specs

Ajazz AK870 vs Keychron R3 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

11 of 21 specs differ

Ajazz AK870

Keychron R3

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

Gasket Mount
—

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

TFT
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
—

Battery

4,000 mAh
4,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
—

Keycaps

PBT
—

Weight

970 g
—

Dimensions

21 x 370 x 148 mm
—

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
None

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2026

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

Ajazz AK8703 stores
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $83Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
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  • WhatGeekCN

    Out of stock
    $69Visit
Keychron R32 stores

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