Chilkey ND65 CS HE
ChilkeyReleased 2024
ND65 CS HE
81/100
65% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (88/100)
- Class-leading build quality (83/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (59/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the ND65 CS HE wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
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
Polling rate1,000 Hz
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions34
More specs
Height Mm34 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowND65 CS HE vs Ajazz Ajazz AK820 Pro
ND65 CS HEAjazz AK820 Pro
| ChilkeyND65 CS HEThis page | AjazzAjazz AK820 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 81 /100 | 81 /100 |
| Build quality | 83 /100Better | 72 /100 |
| Performance | 59 /100 | 62 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wireless + wiredBetter |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | Aluminum | ABS · Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
