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Ajazz AK980 vs XVX M98

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Ajazz AK980

Get the

XVX M98

Sound dampening

Build quality in the top 50% of 96% boards under $100.

Rules this board out

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

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

XVX M98

  • Connection

    Wireless

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Display

    TFT

    LED

    A case display rather than a typing feature

  • Sound dampening

    No

    Yes

  • Plate material

    FR4

    Plastic

  • Keycaps

    PBT

    ABS

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Ajazz AK980
  • XVX M98
Performance
42
61
Build quality
49
66
Productivity
42
77
Customizability
57
67
Portability
57
64

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Battery: 8,000 mAh
  • Case material: Plastic
  • Switch options: Linear
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
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Full specs

Ajazz AK980 vs XVX M98 specs

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

9 of 20 specs differ

Ajazz AK980

XVX M98

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
Linear

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

Display

TFT
LED

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wireless
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

8,000 mAh
8,000 mAh

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
Plastic

Plate material

FR4
Plastic

Keycaps

PBT
ABS

Weight

—
1,140 g

Dimensions

—
36 x 408 x 142 mm

Backlight

RGB
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2026

Where to buy

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