XinmengReleased 2023

A66

81/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless

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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (88/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
  • Performance is the weak point (40/100)
Score profile

Where the A66 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall636740658864
Build quality
63
Customisability
67
Performance
40
Productivity
65
Portability
88
Overall
64
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
Battery4600 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions20
Weight1800 g

More specs

Height Mm20 mm
Passthrough UsbYes

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Head to head

A66 vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
A66STARS80 V2
 XinmengA66This pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score64 /10080 /100Better
Build quality63 /10079 /100Better
Performance40 /10054 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialAluminumAluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes