Ajazz ALUX68 vs AULA HERO68 HEDampening or plate?
Choose the AULA HERO68 HE for five-layer sound dampening and a lighter keyboard, or the Ajazz ALUX68 for its aluminum plate and vendor-described PC/Web dual driver.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Ajazz ALUX68
Build quality in the bottom 30% of 65% boards under $100.
- Aluminum case and aluminum plate.
- 8000 Hz polling rate, Hall Effect magnetic switches, and Rapid Trigger.
- Vendor lists 0.01 mm Rapid Trigger precision and 0.125 ms response time.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
Get the
AULA HERO68 HE
Sound dampening
Build quality in the bottom 35% of 65% boards under $100.
- Five-layer sound-dampening structure, including PO sandwich foam, fiber switch underlay, PET sound-optimizing pad, and molded silicone bottom pad.
- 8000 Hz polling rate, Hall Effect magnetic switches, and Rapid Trigger.
- 800 g listed weight.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
Pick the AULA HERO68 HE if sound dampening and lower listed weight matter most, especially for a desk shared with others or frequent transport. Choose the Ajazz ALUX68 if you prefer its aluminum plate and the vendor-described PC/Web dual driver. Both remain wired magnetic-switch boards, and neither accepts standard MX switches.
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 ALUX68
AULA HERO68 HE
Weight
1,100 g
800 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
Sound dampening
No
Yes
Plate material
Aluminum
Steel
Dimensions
20 x 319 x 112 mm
40 x 120 x 322 mm
- Ajazz ALUX68
- AULA HERO68 HE
- Performance
- 9191
- Build quality
- 5356
- Productivity
- 5463
- Customizability
- 5050
- Portability
- 6968
- Layout size: 65%
- Hall effect (magnetic)
- Rapid trigger
- Connection: Wired
- Max polling rate: 8,000 Hz
- Case material: Aluminum
What will you mostly use it for?
Gaming is essentially a draw on the listed polling rate, Rapid Trigger, and Hall Effect switch type, with each vendor adding distinct response-related details. AULA has the clearer advantage for quieter desk use and travel because it lists sound-dampening layers and weighs less. Programming and modding offer no decisive winner: both share the same compact layout and magnetic-only switch limitation, while their customization details differ. For content creation, AULA’s stated acoustic padding and keycap materials provide more concrete typing-related details.
It's a tie
- Both list Hall Effect magnetic switches, Rapid Trigger, and an 8000 Hz polling rate.
- Both vendor descriptions specify 0.01 mm Rapid Trigger precision.
- Ajazz describes a 0.125 ms response time, while AULA describes up to 128K key scans.
Ajazz ALUX68 vs AULA HERO68 HE specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
4 of 19 specs differ
Ajazz ALUX68
AULA HERO68 HE
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
Mac & Windows
Released
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Ajazz ALUX68 vs AULA HERO68 HE: your questions
The Ajazz ALUX68 lists an aluminum plate, while the AULA HERO68 HE lists a metal plate and five-layer sound dampening. AULA is also lighter in the listed specifications, at 800 g versus 1100 g.
Their listed gaming fundamentals are closely matched: both have Hall Effect magnetic switches, Rapid Trigger, RGB, and an 8000 Hz polling rate. Ajazz’s vendor description specifies 0.125 ms response time, while AULA’s describes up to 128K key scans.
Yes, Rapid Trigger is listed as an extra feature for both the Ajazz ALUX68 and AULA HERO68 HE. Their vendor descriptions also specify 0.01 mm Rapid Trigger precision.
The AULA HERO68 HE is the one with explicit acoustic treatment: its description lists five layers, including foam, a fiber switch underlay, a PET sound-optimizing pad, and a molded silicone bottom pad. The Ajazz listing does not specify comparable sound-dampening layers.
No. Both compatibility rules specify magnetic switches only, and state that standard MX switches will not fit.
No, both are listed as wired-only keyboards with USB-C connections. Neither product’s listed connectivity includes a wireless mode.
The AULA HERO68 HE has the lower listed weight at 800 g, compared with 1100 g for the Ajazz ALUX68. Both are wired-only 65% boards, so neither offers wireless use while travelling.
Ajazz specifies an aluminum plate for the ALUX68. AULA lists a metal positioning plate for the HERO68 HE, without naming a specific metal.
Both product specifications list Mac/Win support. Each is also described as a wired USB-C keyboard.
The AULA HERO68 HE lists PBT and ABS keycap materials and describes a double-shot keycap process. The Ajazz ALUX68 specifications do not name a keycap material.
Ajazz’s vendor description says its PC/Web dual driver allows customized buttons and settings, and mentions fully customizable trigger points. AULA’s description specifies customizable actuation points; neither claim changes the magnetic-switch-only compatibility rule.
Both list RGB lighting. Ajazz’s vendor description names 16 million ARGB colors, while AULA describes an RGB neon light box with 32 LED lights and approximately 16 million color options.
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