QwertykeysReleased 2024

QK65 V2 Classic

67/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (83/100)
  • Strong build quality (73/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (47/100)
Score profile

Where the QK65 V2 Classic wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall737047608367
Build quality
73
Customisability
70
Performance
47
Productivity
60
Portability
83
Overall
67
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
Battery2200 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

QK65 V2 Classic vs AULA Hero 68 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
QK65 V2 ClassicHero 68 HE
 QwertykeysQK65 V2 ClassicThis pageAULAHero 68 HE
Overall score67 /10067 /100
Build quality73 /100Better57 /100
Performance47 /10091 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes