Velocifire AL65
VelocifireReleased 2024
AL65
68/100
65% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading portability (85/100)
- Strong performance (72/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Productivity is the weak point (57/100)
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the AL65 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions31
Weight1486 g
More specs
Height Mm31 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowAL65 vs WLMouse Ying75
AL65Ying75
| VelocifireAL65This page | WLMouseYing75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68 /100 | 69 /100Better |
| Build quality | 71 /100Better | 61 /100 |
| Performance | 72 /100 | 86 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | 8,000 HzBetter |
| Mount type | Gasket Mount | Gasket Mount |
| Case material | AluminumBetter | Carbon Fiber |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
