ACGAMReleased 2024

DK65

71/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (85/100)
  • Strong customisability (72/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (60/100)
Score profile

Where the DK65 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall727260718571
Build quality
72
Customisability
72
Performance
60
Productivity
71
Portability
85
Overall
71
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions68
Weight1500 g

More specs

Height Mm68 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

DK65 vs Vortex Tab 75

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
DK65Tab 75
 ACGAMDK65This pageVortexTab 75
Overall score71 /10071 /100
Build quality72 /100Better64 /100
Performance60 /10071 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialAluminumBetterPlastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes