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Ajazz AK820 Pro

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Ajazz AK820 Pro review

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by SudoPicks Research · editor Paul HR · published 29 Oct 2026 · updated 29 Oct 2026

Ajazz AK820 Pro
6.3out of 10verdict: good, not the best

The Ajazz AK820 Pro is for people who want a compact 75% wireless keyboard with hot-swap switches and a gasket mount. It suits desk users who want a choice of Bluetooth, 2.4GHz or USB-C connections.

joint 5th of 16 mechanical keyboards we've reviewed
#6 in mechanical keyboards (2026)~£58.64typical UK price when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)Or look for a used one on eBay UK ›

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New to mechanical keyboards? What they are and what to look for

A keyboard with a separate switch under every key. They feel more precise, last longer and can be customised.

Do you need a mechanical keyboard? A nice upgrade if you type a lot. It's a matter of taste rather than necessity.

What to look for

  • Layout: UK or US, and full-size or compact
  • Switch type: linear (smooth), tactile (bump) or clicky (loud)
  • Wired, Bluetooth or both

Unsure about a word? Jargon explained

How the 6.3 adds up

Our mechanical keyboards rubric
  • 7Typing feel25% of score
  • 6Build quality20% of score
  • 6Customisation20% of score
  • 7Connectivity15% of score
  • 4Layout and ergonomics10% of score
  • 7Battery and software10% of score

Against the 16 mechanical keyboards we've reviewed

bar = the range of all 16 · dot = this one · better →

  • Overall score 6.3/10joint 5th of 16
  • Price £58.647th cheapest
  • Value for money About average7th best of 15

Support and features

Software updatesNo end date announced; the firmware page still lists the AK820 Pro, though this is not confirmed to mean ongoing support. source
  • Hot-swap
  • Wireless

Featured in: Best mechanical keyboards with hot-swap switches

Compatibility

LinuxPartly works on Linux. The official software is Windows-only, but several community tools control the keyboard on Linux over USB HID. source

Pros and cons

+ pros

  • Gasket mount and a thocky sound praised by owners
  • Hot-swap sockets for changing switches
  • Bluetooth, 2.4GHz and USB-C connections

− cons

  • ANSI layout rather than UK-style ISO
  • RGB cuts battery life to about 20 hours

Price history

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The full review

Where it fits

The Ajazz AK820 Pro is a 75% ANSI keyboard released in 2024. It connects by Bluetooth 5.1, 2.4GHz or USB-C, and it has hot-swap sockets and a gasket mount.

That mix suits someone who wants a compact wireless board for a desk and is happy to change switches later. Owners keep coming back to two points: the sound and the hot-swap sockets.

Typing feel7/10

The default switch is the AJAZZ Gift Switch. Ajazz also offers the AJAZZ Flying Fish and AJAZZ Dreamy Switch as alternatives. Reviews put actuation force at 42g to 45g.

The board uses gasket mounting. That isolates the plate and PCB from the case to cut vibration and noise. Owners praise a thocky sound straight out of the box. Since that praise applies to the stock setup, the hot-swap sockets look more like an option for later than a fix you need on day one.

Build and keycaps6/10

Gasket mounting is listed in the specifications, and it isolates the plate and PCB from the case. Keycaps are described as double-shot PBT, though one review says ABS. If keycap material matters to you, check the exact version before you buy.

The standard warranty is one year.

Customisation6/10

All switches sit in 5-pin hot-swap sockets. One review says both 3-pin and 5-pin switches fit. Owners praise the hot-swap sockets and the value they add, and the three switch options from Ajazz give a starting point for swaps.

The firmware is listed as compatible with Windows and macOS. Ajazz doesn't confirm QMK or VIA support. If you want to remap keys through open firmware, that is a gap to weigh. If Ajazz's own software covers what you need, it matters less.

Connectivity and batteryConnectivity 7/10Battery and software 7/10

The three connection modes are Bluetooth 5.1, 2.4GHz and USB-C. That gives you a wired option through USB-C, a 2.4GHz option and a Bluetooth option. Windows and macOS are both listed as supported.

The battery is up to 4000 mAh. The manual figures are about 100 hours without light and 20 hours with RGB lighting. The gap is large, so the lighting is the main thing that drains it. Anyone who leaves RGB on will be charging far more often than someone who runs the board dark.

Layout4/10

The 75% layout keeps the board compact. It is listed as ANSI, so UK buyers who prefer an ISO layout should bear that in mind. No adjustable typing angle is stated.

Verdict

The AK820 Pro is a sensible pick for a compact wireless board with a thocky sound that owners praise and swappable switches. Its strengths are the gasket mount, the hot-swap sockets and the three connection modes. Buyers who run the lighting low, and who don't need open firmware, are the ones the specifications favour most.

What owners report

Recurring themes from public owner feedback, summarised in our own words.

  • Owners praise a thocky sound straight out of the box.
  • Owners praise the hot-swap sockets and the value for money.
Who should skip it
  • Buyers who need QMK/VIA firmware for remapping
  • UK users who want an ISO layout
  • People who want RGB on all day and long battery life
Full specifications
Layout75% ANSI (81 or 82 keys, sources conflict)
SwitchesAJAZZ Gift Switch default; AJAZZ Flying Fish and AJAZZ Dreamy Switch alternatives; actuation force reported as 42g to 45g across reviews
Hot-swappableYes, 5-pin sockets for all switches (3-pin and 5-pin compatible per one review)
ConnectivityBluetooth 5.1, 2.4GHz or USB-C
Firmware (QMK / VIA)Windows/MacOS compatible; QMK/VIA support unverified
KeycapsDouble-shot PBT (sources disagree; one review says ABS)
BatteryUp to 4000 mAh; about 100 hours without light, 20 hours with RGB light (manual figures)
Sources

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