Vortex Model M 65
VortexReleased 2025
Model M 65
66/100
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading portability (88/100)
- Strong productivity (76/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (58/100)
- ABS case rather than metal
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Model M 65 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesClicky · Tactile · Linear · Silent
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialABS
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowModel M 65 vs SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini
Model M 65Apex Pro Mini
| VortexModel M 65This page | SteelSeriesApex Pro Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66 /100 | 66 /100 |
| Build quality | 64 /100Better | 56 /100 |
| Performance | 58 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Plate MountBetter | — |
| Case material | ABS | MetalBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
