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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Ajazz AK871 vs Keychron K12

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 K12

  • Layout size

    80%

    60%

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz

    Bluetooth, Wired

  • Case material

    ABS

    ABS, Aluminum, Plastic

  • Switch options

    Clicky, Linear

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

  • Backlight

    None

    RGB, north-facing

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Ajazz AK871
  • Keychron K12
Performance
39
58
Build quality
39
74
Productivity
50
69
Customizability
48
74
Portability
67
90

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Keycaps: ABS
See every spec side by side

From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

Ajazz AK871

No owner reviews collected yet.

Keychron K12

4.8

192 owner reviews

Praise
“I have recently bought a Keychron K12, and I'm really satisfied with it. You can say that the build quality is high, and I love the sound of the switches.”
Artur L.Verified buyer· via Keychron
Critique
“Bought this in December 2023. The good first: - the typing experience is genuinely fantastic. The plastic case creates this resonant, almost bass-cabinet effect that makes every keystroke satisfying. - Gateron G Pro Red switches are solid as always. For pure…”
JahusVerified buyer· via Keychron

Full specs

Ajazz AK871 vs Keychron K12 specs

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

8 of 20 specs differ

Ajazz AK871

Keychron K12

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Plate Mount, Tray Mount

Layout

Layout size

80%
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth, Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

—
4,000 mAh

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
ABS, Aluminum, Plastic

Plate material

—
Plastic

Keycaps

ABS
ABS

Weight

970 g
—

Dimensions

41 x 153 x 362 mm
—

Backlight

None
RGB, north-facing

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2021

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 K124 stores
  • KeychronHK

    In stock
    $39Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$39Visit
  • MKUS

    Out of stock
    $89Visit
  • Keychron (DE)DE

    Out of stock
    $105Visit

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