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Studio Neo65 Core Plus

81/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (86/100)
  • Class-leading customisability (85/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the Studio Neo65 Core Plus wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall848562708681
Build quality
84
Customisability
85
Performance
62
Productivity
70
Portability
86
Overall
81
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size65
StandardANSI · ISO
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
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery2200 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions18

More specs

Height Mm18 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Studio Neo65 Core Plus vs Ajazz Ajazz AK820 Pro

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Studio Neo65 Core PlusAjazz AK820 Pro
 QwertykeysStudio Neo65 Core PlusThis pageAjazzAjazz AK820 Pro
Overall score81 /10081 /100
Build quality84 /100Better72 /100
Performance62 /100Better62 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialAluminumABS · Aluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes