LelelabReleased 2024

Maxum 65 R2

68/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (86/100)
  • Strong build quality (73/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Productivity is the weak point (57/100)
Score profile

Where the Maxum 65 R2 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall737058578668
Build quality
73
Customisability
70
Performance
58
Productivity
57
Portability
86
Overall
68
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

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery2400 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum · Acrylic
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Maxum 65 R2 vs WLMouse Ying75

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Maxum 65 R2Ying75
 LelelabMaxum 65 R2This pageWLMouseYing75
Overall score68 /10069 /100Better
Build quality73 /100Better61 /100
Performance58 /10086 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialAluminum · AcrylicBetterCarbon Fiber
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes