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Ajazz AK980 vs Zerodate K61

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Ajazz AK980

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Zerodate K61

Hall effect

Build quality in the top 20% of 60% boards under $50.

Rules this board out

  • Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.

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

Zerodate K61

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    No

    Yes

    Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing

  • Connection

    Wireless

    Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Case material

    Plastic

    ABS

  • Switch options

    Linear

    Linear, Magnetic

  • Display

    TFT

    None

    A case display rather than a typing feature

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Ajazz AK980
  • Zerodate K61
Performance
42
84
Build quality
50
74
Productivity
42
65
Customizability
58
86
Portability
57
66

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

Ajazz AK980 vs Zerodate K61 specs

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

10 of 20 specs differ

Ajazz AK980

Zerodate K61

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
Linear, Magnetic

Hall effect (magnetic)

No
Yes

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
—

Layout

Layout size

—
60%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

TFT
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wireless
Wired

Battery

8,000 mAh
Wired only

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
ABS

Plate material

FR4
—

Keycaps

PBT
ABS

Weight

—
480 g

Dimensions

—
40 x 290 x 101 mm

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2025

Where to buy

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