Qwertykeys Neo60 vs Qwertykeys QK65 V2

The Qwertykeys Neo60 and the Qwertykeys QK65 V2 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Qwertykeys Neo60 is the cheaper of the two at $130 versus $175; the Qwertykeys Neo60 is a 60% layout and the Qwertykeys QK65 V2 is a 65%.

Qwertykeys Neo60 60% · $130
Qwertykeys QK65 V2 65% · $175

Choose the Qwertykeys Neo60 if

  • you mainly want it for travel.
  • you want to spend less ($130).

Choose the Qwertykeys QK65 V2 if

  • its overall balance fits you: the qwertykeys qk65 v2 revives the classic qk65 as a tri-mode, via-compatible 65% kit with dual gasket/top mounting, screwless sub-10-second disassembly, and two 2200mah batteries.

Qwertykeys Neo60 vs Qwertykeys QK65 V2, spec by spec

Qwertykeys Neo60Qwertykeys QK65 V2
Layout 60% 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 aluminum spray-coated aluminum with stainless steel weight
Mount Gasket Gasket (dual gasket / top mount)
Backlight RGB White / none
QMK / VIA Yes Yes
Battery 4000 mAh 4400 mAh (stronger spec)
Typical price $130 (stronger spec) $175
Sound (stock) n/a clean, poppy; depends on build
Released 2022 2024

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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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

Price cheapest priciest
Qwertykeys Neo60 $130
Qwertykeys QK65 V2 $175

52% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Qwertykeys Neo60; 72% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Qwertykeys QK65 V2.

Battery smallest biggest
Qwertykeys Neo60 4000 mAh
Qwertykeys QK65 V2 4400 mAh

34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Qwertykeys Neo60; 87% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Qwertykeys QK65 V2.

Where to buy the Qwertykeys Neo60

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Where to buy the Qwertykeys QK65 V2

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