Keychron Q65 vs Mode SixtyFive
The Keychron Q65 and the Mode SixtyFive are close alternatives. The main differences: the Keychron Q65 is the cheaper of the two at $100 versus $380; stock, the Keychron Q65 sounds deep thock and the Mode SixtyFive premium gasket 65%.
- Lower priceKeychron Q65$100 versus $380
Choose the Keychron Q65 if
- you want to spend less ($100).
Choose the Mode SixtyFive if
- its overall balance fits you: the mode sixtyfive is a premium aluminum gasket 65% kit from mode designs, known for refined case options and an enthusiast-focused build experience.
Keychron Q65 vs Mode SixtyFive, spec by spec
| Keychron Q65 | Mode SixtyFive | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 65% | 65% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot, OSA profile | n/a |
| Case | Full CNC 6063 aluminum | aluminum |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $100 (stronger spec) | $380 |
| Sound (stock) | deep thock | premium gasket 65% |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
35% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron Q65; 95% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Mode SixtyFive.
Where to buy the Keychron Q65
Where to buy the Mode SixtyFive
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