MeletrixReleased 2024

Zoom65 V3

79/100
Strong value
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless

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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (97/100)
  • Class-leading build quality (92/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the Zoom65 V3 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall929768878495
Build quality
92
Customisability
97
Performance
68
Productivity
87
Portability
84
Overall
95
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size65
StandardANSI · ISO
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTop 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 materialAluminum · Plastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes

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Head to head

Zoom65 V3 vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Zoom65 V3STARS80 V2
 MeletrixZoom65 V3This pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score95 /100Better80 /100
Build quality92 /100Better79 /100
Performance68 /100Better54 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate
Mount typeTop MountGasket MountBetter
Case materialAluminum · PlasticAluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes