OtherReleased 2025

Command65 R2

76/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
Referenceno UK retailer stocks this right now

We may earn a commission on purchases via this link. It never affects our scores or rankings.

Independent score · no sponsored placement
Price checked across retailers daily

Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (85/100)
  • Class-leading portability (84/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (50/100)
  • ABS case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the Command65 R2 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall768550698476
Build quality
76
Customisability
85
Performance
50
Productivity
69
Portability
84
Overall
76
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size65
StandardANSI · ISO
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsSplit Backspace
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePCB Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialABS
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Command65 R2 vs Mistel BAROCCO MD770

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Command65 R2BAROCCO MD770
 OtherCommand65 R2This pageMistelBAROCCO MD770
Overall score76 /10076 /100
Build quality76 /10087 /100Better
Performance50 /10058 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typePCB MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialABSABS · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes