EpomakerReleased 2024

Split 65

73/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight

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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (89/100)
  • Class-leading portability (89/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • ABS · Metal case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the Split 65 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall738775898982
Build quality
73
Customisability
87
Performance
75
Productivity
89
Portability
89
Overall
82
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsSplit
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

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

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery3000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialABS · Metal
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions27
Weight800 g

More specs

Height Mm27 mm
Passthrough UsbYes

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Split 65 vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Split 65STARS80 V2
 EpomakerSplit 65This pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score82 /100Better80 /100
Build quality73 /10079 /100Better
Performance75 /100Better54 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeTop MountGasket MountBetter
Case materialABS · MetalAluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes