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Ajazz AK980 vs Epomaker TH99 Pro

Choose the AK980 for its explicitly listed TFT screen, or the TH99 Pro for tri-mode connectivity, a larger battery, and a fuller feature set.

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Ajazz AK980

If you want

  • TFT screen is explicitly listed, and the vendor description specifies a 1.14-inch color display.
  • 8000mAh battery.
  • Gasket mount with an FR4 plate.

Get the

Epomaker TH99 Pro

Battery

Build quality in the top 40% of 96% boards under $100.

If you want

  • Tri-mode connectivity: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired.
  • 10000mAh battery, larger than the AK980's listed battery.
  • 96% ANSI layout with a numpad, according to the vendor description.

Rules this board out

  • South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.

Bottom line

Choose the Ajazz AK980 if its TFT screen is the feature you want and wireless connectivity is enough. For a more versatile daily setup, the Epomaker TH99 Pro adds wired and 2.4 GHz modes, a larger battery, N-Key Rollover, and a knob. Keep its south-facing LED compatibility rule in mind if you plan to use shine-through or certain sculpted keycaps.

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 AK980

Epomaker TH99 Pro

  • Connection

    Wireless

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Battery

    8,000 mAh

    10,000 mAh

    A larger battery means fewer cables during the day

  • Case material

    Plastic

    ABS

  • Switch options

    Linear

    Linear, Silent

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Ajazz AK980
  • Epomaker TH99 Pro
Performance
42
78
Build quality
50
69
Productivity
42
83
Customizability
58
72
Portability
57
62

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Best for

What will you mostly use it for?

The TH99 Pro has the clearest advantage for gaming, office use, programming, and content creation, with more listed connectivity and productivity features. It also edges out the AK980 for travel on connection options and battery capacity, though its listed weight is worth considering. For modding, both offer hot-swap, while the TH99 Pro's vendor description gives more detail about switch compatibility and screen customization. The AK980's main distinct draw is its named TFT screen.

For gaming

Pick the Epomaker TH99 Pro

  • The TH99 Pro lists a 1000 Hz polling rate and N-Key Rollover.
  • It supports wired, 2.4 GHz, and Bluetooth connections, while the AK980 is listed as wireless.
  • The vendor description identifies the TH99 Pro's 2.4 GHz and USB modes for gaming.

Full specs

Ajazz AK980 vs Epomaker TH99 Pro specs

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

13 of 23 specs differ

Ajazz AK980

Epomaker TH99 Pro

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
Linear, Silent

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

—
96%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

TFT
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wireless
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

8,000 mAh
10,000 mAhBetter

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
ABS

Plate material

FR4
Polycarbonate

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

—
1,120 g

Dimensions

—
47 x 410 x 145 mm

Typing angle

—
3°

Backlight

RGB
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2026

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FAQ

Ajazz AK980 vs Epomaker TH99 Pro: your questions

The AK980 lists wireless connectivity and an 8000mAh battery, along with a TFT screen. The TH99 Pro adds Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connections, a 10000mAh battery, N-Key Rollover, and a knob.

Both keyboards list a screen. The AK980's vendor description identifies it as a 1.14-inch TFT color screen, while the TH99 Pro's vendor page describes a glass screen that shows time, battery, and status.

The Epomaker TH99 Pro lists Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity. The Ajazz AK980 is listed as wireless.

The TH99 Pro has a listed 10000mAh battery, compared with 8000mAh for the AK980. The TH99 Pro vendor page also describes wireless battery life of up to 200 hours with RGB off.

The TH99 Pro lists a 1000 Hz polling rate and N-Key Rollover, and it supports wired and 2.4 GHz modes. Its vendor description also cites low latency, but those figures vary by connection mode.

The TH99 Pro is listed with linear and silent linear switch options, and its vendor description identifies sound-dampening layers. The AK980 is listed with linear switches, with no silent option specified.

Yes, both are listed as hot-swappable. The AK980 vendor description says it has all-key hot-swappable sockets, while the TH99 Pro vendor description specifies support for 3-pin and 5-pin switches.

The TH99 Pro is listed as a 96% keyboard, and its vendor description calls it a 98-key layout with a full numpad. The AK980 is listed with an ANSI standard layout, without a size specified here.

The TH99 Pro has south-facing LEDs. Its compatibility note warns that shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.

Yes, the TH99 Pro vendor description specifies a metal knob for volume, RGB, and screen controls. A knob is not listed among the AK980's features.

The TH99 Pro is listed at 1120g, but the AK980's weight is not specified here, so their relative weight cannot be confirmed. The TH99 Pro does offer Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connections, compared with the AK980's listed wireless connectivity.

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