IQUNIX Ardbeg 65

IQUNIX · 65% · standard height

IQUNIX Ardbeg 65 mechanical keyboard
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The IQUNIX Ardbeg 65 is a barebones 65% aluminum DIY kit with a tray-mount FR4 plate, tri-mode wireless connectivity, hot-swap sockets, and VIA-compatible firmware, sold without switches or keycaps.

Best for: enthusiast, typing.

IQUNIX Ardbeg 65 specs

Layout 65%
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz
Hot-swap Yes
Stock switches n/a
Keycaps n/a
Case aluminum
Mount Tray
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA Yes
Battery n/a
Typical price $239
Sound (stock) depends on switches and foam (barebones kit)
Released 2023

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Alternatives to the IQUNIX Ardbeg 65

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Keycult No. 1 65% 65% · $475 A wired 65% aluminum keyboard from the boutique brand Keycult, built on a tray mount with a soldered PCB, known for its minimalist CNC-machined case and limited group-buy runs.

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