NeoReleased 2025

Core Plus

91/100
Outstanding
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading build quality (94/100)
  • Class-leading customisability (92/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the Core Plus wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall949282828791
Build quality
94
Customisability
92
Performance
82
Productivity
82
Portability
87
Overall
91
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
Weight1335 g

More specs

Height Mm18 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Core Plus vs Keychron Keychron K4 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Core PlusKeychron K4 HE
 NeoCore PlusThis pageKeychronKeychron K4 HE
Overall score91 /10092 /100Better
Build quality94 /100Better87 /100
Performance82 /10092 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate1,000 Hz1,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetterTray Mount
Case materialAluminumPlastic · Aluminum · Wood · ABS
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes