ChilkeyReleased 2025
Paw65
74/100
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
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Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
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
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowPaw65 vs Weikav STARS80 V2
Paw65STARS80 V2
| ChilkeyPaw65This page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 64 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 70 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | 4,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | Plate Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
