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Ajazz AK980 vs Tars Work Tars T1

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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 AK980

Tars Work Tars T1

  • Connection

    Wireless

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Case material

    Plastic

    Aluminum

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • Display

    TFT

    Yes

    A case display rather than a typing feature

  • VIA

    No

    Yes

    GUI remapping without compiling firmware

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Ajazz AK980
  • Tars Work Tars T1
Performance
42
80
Build quality
50
72
Productivity
42
62
Customizability
58
78
Portability
57
73

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Switch options: Linear
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Ajazz AK980 vs Tars Work Tars T1 specs

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

7 of 20 specs differ

Ajazz AK980

Tars Work Tars T1

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
—

Layout

Layout size

—
75%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

TFT
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wireless
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Battery

8,000 mAh
—

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
Aluminum

Plate material

FR4
—

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

—
2,045 g

Dimensions

—
36 x 356 x 137 mm

Typing angle

—
7°

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2026

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