Ajazz AK871 vs Hexgears Nova
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Ajazz AK871
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the bottom 5% of 80% boards under $100.
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Hexgears Nova
Build quality in the top 50% of 80% boards under $100.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
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
Hexgears Nova
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
ABS
Aluminum
Switch options
Clicky, Linear
Clicky, Tactile
Backlight
None
RGB
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
- Ajazz AK871
- Hexgears Nova
- Performance
- 3962
- Build quality
- 3962
- Productivity
- 5058
- Customizability
- 4860
- Portability
- 6755
- Layout size: 80%
- Keycaps: ABS
Ajazz AK871 vs Hexgears Nova specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
6 of 17 specs differ
Ajazz AK871
Hexgears Nova
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
Mac & Windows
Released
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