Ajazz AKL680 vs Keychron K7 Pro
Choose the Keychron K7 Pro for hot-swap customization and broader layout options, or the Ajazz AKL680 for a simpler, lower-cost wireless setup.
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2.8 (8)2.8 · 8 reviews
from$59at Mechkeys
5.0 (6)5.0 · 6 reviews
from$83at Keychron
Which one should you get?
Get the
Ajazz AKL680
Build quality in the bottom 35% of 65% boards under $100.
- Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity.
- 65% layout with a low-profile design.
- Mac and Windows support.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Get the
Keychron K7 Pro
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 25% of 65% boards under $100.
- Hot-swappable version, with support for low-profile Gateron mechanical switches.
- QMK and VIA support, with vendor-described key remapping and macro configuration.
- Bluetooth and wired connectivity, with a listed 1000 Hz polling rate in wired mode.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
Choose the Keychron K7 Pro if you want hot-swappable switches, QMK/VIA customization, wired connectivity, or an ISO layout option. The Ajazz AKL680 is a more straightforward choice if Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless are your priorities and you do not need to replace switches without soldering. Both are low-profile boards, so neither accepts standard MX keycaps.
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 AKL680
Keychron K7 Pro
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
ABS
ABS, Aluminum, Plastic
Switch options
Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Weight
450 g
436 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Ajazz AKL680
- Keychron K7 Pro
- Performance
- 5573
- Build quality
- 5580
- Productivity
- 4273
- Customizability
- 4288
- Portability
- 7785
- Layout size: 65%
- Low profile
What will you mostly use it for?
The K7 Pro takes the lead for gaming, office work, programming, modding, and content creation through its wired polling specification, customization features, and multimedia keys. Travel is closer: both are compact wireless 65% boards, and the Ajazz uses 2.4 GHz while the Keychron is slightly lighter. Buyers focused on switch replacement should favor the K7 Pro, while those who do not need customization may prefer the Ajazz's simpler feature set.
Pick the Keychron K7 Pro
- The K7 Pro supports a 1000 Hz polling rate in wired mode.
- It offers wired connectivity and N-key rollover in both wired and wireless modes.
- The AKL680 has Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless but no listed polling rate.
What owners say
Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.
Ajazz AKL680
8 owner reviews
“I bought this a while back because I just needed ANY keyboard as my main board broke and I didn't have the time/money to replace/fix it. When I saw the price of this I was very skeptical but figured it had to at least be better than your typical e-waste…”
“It is alright just the keys are not the best and got no rgb led lights”
Keychron K7 Pro
6 owner reviews
“Love the keyboard, clean design, excellent functionality and the keycaps have a nice feel. Support also helpful and prompt.”
Ajazz AKL680 vs Keychron K7 Pro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
14 of 23 specs differ
Ajazz AKL680
Keychron K7 Pro
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Ajazz AKL680
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron K7 Pro
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic
In stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic
Out of stockDoes not ship to you
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Ajazz AKL680 vs Keychron K7 Pro: your questions
The AKL680 offers Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless, while the K7 Pro adds wired connectivity, hot-swappable versions, RGB options, and QMK/VIA support. The K7 Pro also offers more layout variants, including ISO options.
The K7 Pro is sold in a hot-swappable version, and Keychron specifies compatibility with low-profile Gateron mechanical switches. Check the selected version before buying, since the listing also identifies a non-hot-swappable option.
The AKL680's switches are soldered, so replacing them requires soldering. Its vendor listing also describes the keyboard as non-hot-swappable.
No. Both keyboards require low-profile keycaps, and standard MX keycaps will not fit.
The K7 Pro lists a 1000 Hz polling rate in wired mode and supports N-key rollover in both wired and wireless modes. The AKL680 listing does not specify a polling rate and describes Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connections.
No, the AKL680 is listed without RGB or backlighting. The K7 Pro is available in RGB and white-backlight versions.
The K7 Pro is listed in ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, and ISO-UK layouts, as well as ANSI and JIS. The AKL680 is listed in ANSI and does not offer ISO variants.
QMK and VIA support are listed for the K7 Pro, not the AKL680. Keychron describes using its Launcher web app for remapping keys and setting macros.
The Keychron K7 Pro is listed at 436 g, while the Ajazz AKL680 is listed at 450 g. The difference is small, and both have a compact 65% layout.
The K7 Pro has north-facing LEDs, and its compatibility note warns that Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing. Low-profile keycaps are required for the board.
Yes, Mac and Windows support are listed for the AKL680. The K7 Pro is also listed with Mac and Windows support.
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