SwagkeysReleased 2026

Eave65 Plus

74/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C

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Why we rate it

  • Strong build quality (73/100)
  • Strong customisability (70/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (46/100)
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the Eave65 Plus wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall737046526567
Build quality
73
Customisability
70
Performance
46
Productivity
52
Portability
65
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

ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPolycarbonate
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions17

More specs

Height Mm17 mm
Passthrough UsbYes

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Head to head

Eave65 Plus vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Eave65 PlusSTARS80 V2
 SwagkeysEave65 PlusThis pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score67 /10080 /100Better
Build quality73 /10079 /100Better
Performance46 /10054 /100Better
ConnectionWired onlyWireless + wiredBetter
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialPolycarbonateAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes