MeletrixReleased 2026

Paper65

71/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it

  • Strong customisability (77/100)
  • Strong build quality (77/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (58/100)
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the Paper65 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall777758587471
Build quality
77
Customisability
77
Performance
58
Productivity
58
Portability
74
Overall
71
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

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

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum · Steel
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Paper65 vs Vortex Tab 75

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Paper65Tab 75
 MeletrixPaper65This pageVortexTab 75
Overall score71 /10071 /100
Build quality77 /100Better64 /100
Performance58 /10071 /100Better
ConnectionWired onlyWireless + wiredBetter
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialAluminum · SteelBetterPlastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes