KBDFans Bauer 65
KBDFansReleased 2026
Bauer 65
68/100
65% WorkmanHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading build quality (79/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
- Performance is the weak point (53/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Bauer 65 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size65
StandardWorkman
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsSplit Backspace
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesMagnetic
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 · Polycarbonate
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowBauer 65 vs WLMouse Ying75
Bauer 65Ying75
| KBDFansBauer 65This page | WLMouseYing75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68 /100 | 69 /100Better |
| Build quality | 79 /100Better | 61 /100 |
| Performance | 53 /100 | 86 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | Aluminum · PolycarbonateBetter | Carbon Fiber |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
