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Ajazz AK871 vs Epomaker TH40

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Ajazz AK871

Build quality in the bottom 5% of 80% boards under $100.

Rules this board out

  • No numpad.

Get the

Epomaker TH40

Build quality in the top 30% of 40% boards under $150.

Rules this board out

  • South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
  • Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.

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 AK871

Epomaker TH40

  • Layout size

    80%

    40%

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Ergonomics

    Standard

    Split Spacebar

  • Switch options

    Clicky, Linear

    Linear

  • Weight

    970 g

    500 g

    Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Ajazz AK871
  • Epomaker TH40
Performance
39
74
Build quality
39
76
Productivity
50
62
Customizability
48
85
Portability
67
84

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Case material: ABS
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Full specs

Ajazz AK871 vs Epomaker TH40 specs

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

12 of 21 specs differ

Ajazz AK871

Epomaker TH40

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear
Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount

Layout

Layout size

80%
40%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Split Spacebar

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

—
3,000 mAh

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
ABS

Plate material

—
Plastic, Polycarbonate

Keycaps

ABS
PBT

Weight

970 g
500 g

Dimensions

41 x 153 x 362 mm
35 x 258 x 97 mm

Backlight

None
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2024

Where to buy

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