ChilkeyReleased 2025

Paw65

68/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSI4,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (89/100)
  • Strong productivity (71/100)
  • 4,000 Hz polling rate
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the Paw65 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall646970718968
Build quality
64
Customisability
69
Performance
70
Productivity
71
Portability
89
Overall
68
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

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

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate4,000 Hz
Battery4500 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions40
Weight300 g

More specs

Height Mm40 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Paw65 vs WLMouse Ying75

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Paw65Ying75
 ChilkeyPaw65This pageWLMouseYing75
Overall score68 /10069 /100Better
Build quality64 /100Better61 /100
Performance70 /10086 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate4,000 Hz8,000 HzBetter
Mount typePlate MountGasket MountBetter
Case materialAluminumBetterCarbon Fiber
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes