Qwertykeys Neo65 vs Qwertykeys QK65 V2
The Qwertykeys Neo65 and the Qwertykeys QK65 V2 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Qwertykeys Neo65 is the cheaper of the two at $110 versus $175; stock, the Qwertykeys Neo65 sounds soft, rounded; depends on build and the Qwertykeys QK65 V2 clean, poppy; depends on build.
- Lower priceQwertykeys Neo65$110 versus $175
- Bigger batteryQwertykeys QK65 V24400 mAh versus 2200 mAh
Choose the Qwertykeys Neo65 if
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you want to spend less ($110).
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 Neo65 vs Qwertykeys QK65 V2, spec by spec
| Qwertykeys Neo65 | Qwertykeys QK65 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 65% | 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 | CNC aluminum (unibody) | spray-coated aluminum with stainless steel weight |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket (dual gasket / top mount) |
| Backlight | White / none | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 2200 mAh | 4400 mAh (stronger spec) |
| Typical price | $110 (stronger spec) | $175 |
| Sound (stock) | soft, rounded; depends on build | clean, poppy; depends on build |
| Released | 2023 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
42% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Qwertykeys Neo65; 72% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Qwertykeys QK65 V2.
15% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Qwertykeys Neo65; 87% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Qwertykeys QK65 V2.
Where to buy the Qwertykeys Neo65
Where to buy the Qwertykeys QK65 V2
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