Mikiby AK980 Black
Score: 91/100
Razer BlackWidow V4 Low Profile
Score: 91/100Rankings
The MIKIBY AJAZZ AK980 blends a premium mechanical feel with wireless versatility, offering hot-swap linear switches, a TFT display, and extensive RGB lighting. While battery specs are a bit unclear and there is no warranty, its feature set makes it a strong contender for creators and gamers seeking a wireless 98% keyboard.
The BlackWidow V4 Low-Profile offers a premium aluminum build, fast low-profile switches, and exceptional battery life with versatile wireless and wired options. It adds productivity-focused controls but lacks hot-swap capability and an included wrist rest.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
110 hours | 980 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 1,052.3 gramsbest |
— | 1,000 Hzbest | |
0 monthsbest | — | |
5best | 5best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Lighting(1) | ||
Backlighting | RGB | Per-key RGB |
Power & Battery(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 110 hours | 980 hours |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Keycap Material | PBT | Doubleshot PBT |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connection Type | Bluetooth, 2.4GHz, USB-C | Wireless 2.4GHz, USB-C |
Switches(2) | ||
Switch Type | Linear | Razer Low-Profile Yellow Linear |
Hot‑Swappable | true | false |
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Professional reviewers note that the AK980 packs a premium feature set-gasket mounting, PBT keycaps, hot-swappable switches, and an integrated TFT screen-into a mid-range price point, positioning it as a strong contender in the wireless mechanical keyboard market despite the lack of native QMK/VIA support.
Everyday users overwhelmingly appreciate the smooth typing feel, the novelty and usefulness of the TFT display and knob, and the impressive battery endurance, while recurring complaints focus on unclear battery specifications, occasional screen brightness issues, and the absence of thorough documentation.
Professional reviewers praise the premium construction, precise low-profile switches, and outstanding battery life, while noting the lack of hot-swap, no wrist rest, and questioning the AI button's real value.
Everyday users love the slim profile, durable PBT keycaps, and long battery life, but complain about the missing wrist rest and the AI button's gimmickry.
“"cool" and functional”
