MeletrixReleased 2022

Zoom65 EE R2

78/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless

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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (86/100)
  • Class-leading build quality (79/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (51/100)
Score profile

Where the Zoom65 EE R2 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall797251718673
Build quality
79
Customisability
72
Performance
51
Productivity
71
Portability
86
Overall
73
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size65
StandardANSI · ISO
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsSplit Spacebar
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
Battery2300 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
Weight1550 g

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes

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Head to head

Zoom65 EE R2 vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Zoom65 EE R2STARS80 V2
 MeletrixZoom65 EE R2This pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score73 /10080 /100Better
Build quality79 /100Better79 /100
Performance51 /10054 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialAluminumAluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes