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Ajazz AK871 vs Keychron C1

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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.

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Keychron C1

Build quality in the top 50% of 80% boards under $100.

Rules this board out

  • North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.

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

Keychron C1

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz

    Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Case material

    ABS

    ABS, Plastic

  • Switch options

    Clicky, Linear

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

  • Weight

    970 g

    685 g

    Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel

  • Backlight

    None

    RGB, north-facing

    RGB for looks and low light rather than speed

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Ajazz AK871
  • Keychron C1
Performance
39
66
Build quality
39
62
Productivity
50
77
Customizability
48
75
Portability
67
59

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Hot-swappable
  • Keycaps: ABS
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Full specs

Ajazz AK871 vs Keychron C1 specs

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

9 of 18 specs differ

Ajazz AK871

Keychron C1

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Tray Mount

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz
Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
ABS, Plastic

Keycaps

ABS
ABS

Weight

970 g
685 g

Dimensions

41 x 153 x 362 mm
27 x 130 x 357 mm

Backlight

None
RGB, north-facing

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2020

Where to buy

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