Ajazz AK870 vs Zuoya GMK87
Choose the Ajazz AK870 for its larger battery, PBT keycaps and knob support, or the Zuoya GMK87 if you want a barebones kit with a polycarbonate plate.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Ajazz AK870
Battery
Build quality in the bottom 35% of 80% boards under $100.
- 4000mAh battery, compared with the GMK87’s 3000mAh battery.
- PBT keycaps and linear switches are listed in the product specifications.
- Knob support and a TFT screen, with the vendor describing time, date, battery and status display.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the
Zuoya GMK87
Build quality in the top 30% of 80% boards under $100.
- Barebones DIY kit format with hot-swap support.
- Polycarbonate plate, with case, plate and PE PCB foam listed as included.
- Gasket mount and wired, 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth connectivity.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Choose the Ajazz AK870 if you want a pre-built board with PBT keycaps, knob support and a larger battery. Pick the Zuoya GMK87 if building from a barebones kit and getting a polycarbonate plate with included foam matter more to you.
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
Zuoya GMK87
Battery
4,000 mAh
3,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Knob
Yes
No
Display
TFT
Yes
A case display rather than a typing feature
- Ajazz AK870
- Zuoya GMK87
- Performance
- 5060
- Build quality
- 5470
- Productivity
- 8375
- Customizability
- 7377
- Portability
- 7373
- Layout size: 80%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: ABS
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The AK870 has an edge for office use, programming, travel and content creation, mainly through its larger battery, PBT keycaps, knob support and specified TFT screen. The GMK87 is the more purpose-built option for buyers planning a custom build, with its barebones format, polycarbonate plate and listed foam layers. Gaming is a close call because both share the same layout, mount style and connection options, while the GMK87’s switch type is not specified. Both have the same south-facing LED compatibility caveat.
It's a tie
- Both keyboards have an 80% ANSI layout, gasket mount, hot-swap support and wired, 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth connectivity.
- The AK870 is specified with linear switches, while the GMK87 listing does not specify a switch type.
Ajazz AK870 vs Zuoya GMK87 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
3 of 20 specs differ
Ajazz AK870
Zuoya GMK87
Switch options
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 AK870 vs Zuoya GMK87: your questions
The AK870 is listed as a pre-built keyboard with PBT keycaps, knob support and a 4000mAh battery. The GMK87 is a barebones kit with a polycarbonate plate and included case, plate and PE PCB foam.
Yes, both product specifications list a screen, and the AK870 specifies a TFT display. Ajazz’s vendor description says its 1.06-inch screen can show time, date, battery level and keyboard status.
The Ajazz AK870 has a 4000mAh battery, while the Zuoya GMK87 has a 3000mAh battery. The listed capacity alone does not establish real-world battery life.
Both support Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless, as well as wired connectivity. The AK870 vendor description also lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android support, with a note that Windows 7 and earlier only support 2.4 GHz wireless or wired connections.
The Zuoya GMK87 is sold as a DIY kit or barebones keyboard, making its format the more direct fit for someone assembling a build. Its listing also specifies a polycarbonate plate and case, plate and PE PCB foam.
Yes, hot-swap support is listed for both the Ajazz AK870 and Zuoya GMK87. The AK870 is also specified as having linear switches, while the GMK87 listing does not specify a switch type.
Knob support is listed for the Ajazz AK870. The Zuoya GMK87’s listed extras do not include knob support.
Both are listed as 80% keyboards with an ANSI layout. The AK870’s vendor description calls its layout TKL.
Both keyboards have south-facing RGB LEDs. Their compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
The AK870 specifications list PBT keycaps, and Ajazz describes them as two-color injection-molded. The GMK87 is a barebones kit, so its listing does not specify included keycaps.
The Zuoya GMK87’s vendor listing specifies a polycarbonate plate. The AK870 listing describes a slotted PC positioning plate, rather than identifying it as the same plate configuration.
The Ajazz AK870 is listed as pre-built and includes PBT keycaps and linear switches in its specifications. The Zuoya GMK87 is described as a DIY kit or barebones keyboard, so buyers should plan around a kit format.
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