Qwertykeys Neo Ergo vs Qwertykeys Neo65
The Qwertykeys Neo Ergo and the Qwertykeys Neo65 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Qwertykeys Neo65 is the cheaper of the two at $110 versus $170; the Qwertykeys Neo Ergo is a alice layout and the Qwertykeys Neo65 is a 65%.
- Lower priceQwertykeys Neo65$110 versus $170
Choose the Qwertykeys Neo Ergo if
- its overall balance fits you: an alice-layout ergonomic barebone keyboard from neo (qwertykeys) with a screwless gasket mount, south-facing hot-swap sockets, and optional tri-mode wireless connectivity.
Choose the Qwertykeys Neo65 if
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you want to spend less ($110).
Qwertykeys Neo Ergo vs Qwertykeys Neo65, spec by spec
| Qwertykeys Neo Ergo | Qwertykeys Neo65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | alice | 65% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | 6063 aluminum | CNC aluminum (unibody) |
| Mount | Gasket (Ball-catch and magnetic-connector gasket mount tailored to the Alice layout, screwless assembly) | Gasket |
| Backlight | n/a | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | n/a | 2200 mAh |
| Typical price | $170 | $110 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | soft, rounded; depends on build |
| Released | 2026 | 2023 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
70% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Qwertykeys Neo Ergo; 42% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Qwertykeys Neo65.
15% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Qwertykeys Neo65.
Where to buy the Qwertykeys Neo Ergo
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Where to buy the Qwertykeys Neo65
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