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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 23, 2026

Ajazz AK980 vs Keychron Q9

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

Keychron Q9

  • Connection

    Wireless

    Wired

  • Ergonomics

    Standard

    Split Spacebar

  • Case material

    Plastic

    Aluminum

  • Switch options

    Linear

    Clicky, Linear, Tactile

  • Mount style

    Gasket Mount

    Gasket Mount, PCB Mount, Plate Mount

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Ajazz AK980
  • Keychron Q9
Performance
42
66
Build quality
50
91
Productivity
42
94
Customizability
58
96
Portability
57
70

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Keycaps: PBT
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From real owners

What owners say

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

Ajazz AK980

No owner reviews collected yet.

Keychron Q9

4.7

6 owner reviews

Praise
“Love the keyboard and goes well with the switches i got. Size was bigger than expected but weight is truly high quality Could do with a force break mod though as it is a little pingy”
Zeke D.Verified buyer· via Keychron

Full specs

Ajazz AK980 vs Keychron Q9 specs

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

17 of 25 specs differ

Ajazz AK980

Keychron Q9

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount, PCB Mount, Plate Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

—
40%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI, ISO

Ergonomics

Standard
Split Spacebar

Knob

No
Yes

Display

TFT
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wireless
Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

8,000 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
Aluminum

Plate material

FR4
Steel

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

—
1,050 g

Dimensions

—
20 x 94 x 326 mm

Typing angle

—
5°

Backlight

RGB
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2022

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

Ajazz AK9802 stores
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $79Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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Keychron Q95 stores
  • KeychronHK

    In stock
    $59Visit
  • Input GearDE

    In stock
    $109Visit
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $119Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    Visit

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