NeoReleased 2024

Neo65

76/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSI4,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight

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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading build quality (94/100)
  • Class-leading customisability (92/100)
  • 4,000 Hz polling rate
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the Neo65 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 rate4,000 Hz
Battery4400 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialBrass · Copper · Aluminum
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions19
Weight2500 g

More specs

Height Mm19 mm
Passthrough UsbYes

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Head to head

Neo65 vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Neo65STARS80 V2
 NeoNeo65This pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score91 /100Better80 /100
Build quality94 /100Better79 /100
Performance82 /100Better54 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate4,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialBrass · Copper · AluminumAluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes