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.
ATK A87
Keychron J4
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
QMK
No
Yes
VIA
No
Yes
Sound dampening
No
Yes
Backlight
RGB
RGB, north-facing
- ATK A87
- Keychron J4
- Performance
- 4970
- Build quality
- 3971
- Productivity
- 5174
- Customizability
- 5486
- Portability
- 6466
- Layout size: 80%
- Hot-swappable
- Keycaps: PBT
ATK A87 vs Keychron J4 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
6 of 17 specs differ
ATK A87
Keychron J4
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
Plate material
Keycaps
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Released
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