Ktechs AL65
KtechsReleased 2024
AL65
70/100
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Strong customisability (76/100)
- Strong build quality (75/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Productivity is the weak point (55/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the AL65 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowAL65 vs Wooting 60HE+
AL6560HE+
| KtechsAL65This page | Wooting60HE+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70 /100 | 70 /100 |
| Build quality | 75 /100Better | 62 /100 |
| Performance | 60 /100 | 85 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | Tray Mount |
| Case material | AluminumBetter | ABS |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
