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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Ajazz AK871 vs Keychron J4

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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 AK871

Keychron J4

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

  • Switch options

    Clicky, Linear

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

  • QMK

    No

    Yes

  • VIA

    No

    Yes

  • Sound dampening

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Ajazz AK871
  • Keychron J4
Performance
39
70
Build quality
39
71
Productivity
50
74
Customizability
48
86
Portability
67
66

What they share

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

Ajazz AK871 vs Keychron J4 specs

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

10 of 21 specs differ

Ajazz AK871

Keychron J4

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Sound dampening

No
Yes

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
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

—
4,000 mAh

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
—

Plate material

—
Steel

Keycaps

ABS
PBT

Weight

970 g
—

Dimensions

41 x 153 x 362 mm
—

Backlight

None
RGB, north-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2023
2025

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

Ajazz AK8713 stores
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $59Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$59Visit
  • WhatGeekCN

    Out of stock
    $35Visit
Keychron J42 stores
  • KeychronHK

    In stock
    $59Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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    Visit

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