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| Spec |  Qwertykeys QK65 V2 $165–$175 “Your first custom shouldn't be this good” Best Value |  Leopold Leopold FC660M PD $109–$150 “Leopold's 66-key Cherry MX board with real arrow keys” |
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| Price , different | $165–$175 | $109–$150 |
| Size | 65% | 65% |
| Type , different | Kit | Pre-built |
| Connectivity , different | Wireless + Wired | Wired |
| Released , different | 2024 | 2017 |
| Mounting , different | Gasket | Tray Mount |
| Case , different | 6063 Aluminum | ABS plastic |
| Colors , different | Anodized Black, Anodized Silver, Anodized Ice Blue, Spray-coated White, Spray-coated Retro White, Spray-coated Pink, Spray-coated Lilac, Spray-coated Black, Spray-coated Red | Grey/Blue, Black, White/Grey |
| Weight , different | 1.4kg before build, 1.75kg after build | 700g |
| Dimensions , different | 312.7 x 116.5mm | 325 x 109mm |
| Typing angle , different | 6.5° | Adjustable feet |
| Front height , different | 19.8mm | 24mm |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Not included (kit) | 1.5mm doubleshot PBT |
| PCB , different | Tri-mode hot-swap, flex-cut or non-flex-cut, ANSI/ISO | Soldered Cherry MX |
| Plates , different | Aluminum, FR4, PC, POM, Carbon Fiber | Steel |
| Battery , different | 2x 2200mAh | — |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style | Fixed Cherry MX, chosen at purchase |
| Software , different | QK Config | Dip switches |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB , different | Yes | No |
| Features , different | Gasket or Top Mount, Aluminum Case, Hot-swap, QK Config software (no VIA/Vial), Tri-mode Wireless, Mini Screen, Customizable Weight & Badge, Daughterboard | 65% layout, Cherry MX, Doubleshot PBT, Sound-absorbing pad, Plate mount, Detachable cable |
| Good for , different | First custom builds where you want wireless and hot-swap Typists who want to try gasket and top mount on one board Buyers who like personalizing case colors, badge and screen Windows users comfortable with QK Config | Typists who want a compact board with real arrow keys Buyers who want PBT keycaps and Cherry MX without any configuration People who like a no-software, no-RGB desk |
| Skip if , different | Anyone who needs VIA, VIAL or QMK-style remapping Buyers who need an F-row (65% layout) Buyers who want everything in the box Mac users who want a finished remapping tool (QK Config for Mac is labelled beta) | Hot-swap or custom keycap shoppers Wireless or RGB users Anyone who needs USB-C |
| Pros , different | Tri-mode connectivity (USB-C, Bluetooth, 2.4GHz) with two 2200 mAh batteries Supports both PCB gasket mount and top mount, with plate cushions to reduce case ping Tool-free case opening and magnetic connectors make building and tuning quick Swappable weight, badge, screen bezel and LED bezel, with 12 top-case and 13 bottom-case choices Mini screen can show custom GIFs and the time Poron case foam in the box, and a 1 mm non-flex-cut foam option | Solid build that both Tech Critter and Techtesters praised, with no noticeable flex (Techtesters) Stable Cherry-style stabilizers and a padded spacebar (Tech Critter) Thick 1.5 mm double-shot PBT keycaps with fine legends (Tech Critter, Techtesters) Seven Cherry MX switch choices at purchase (Tech Critter) Keeps arrow keys and a compact footprint in a 66-key layout Detachable cable |
| Cons , different | No VIA or VIAL: remapping uses Qwertykeys' QK Config, which has known issues listed by the maker Kit only: switches and keycaps are extra The case relies on clips; spares are included, and an owner of the related QK65v2 Classic HE reported breaking the pre-installed pair The included NeoStabs are a free gift and not covered by warranty (SwitchKeys listing) The mini screen is a matter of taste; Sacred Keebs considers screens unnecessary but expects many buyers to like it Prices and availability depend on regional vendor sales | Mini-USB connection, which both Tech Critter and Techtesters would swap for USB-C Right Shift and left Windows key are non-standard, so standard custom keycap sets will not fit (Tech Critter) Switches are fixed at purchase, with no hot-swap Techtesters found the feet too easy to fold in and wanted an English manual Cherry MX Blue units are loud (Techtesters) |
| Research take , different | A feature-packed wireless 65% kit whose appeal is gasket-or-top-mount flexibility, easy assembly and personalization. The maker's materials and the reviews found support the value pitch. The main caveats are QK Config instead of VIA or VIAL, plastic case clips, and a kit that needs switches and keycaps. Check the vendor's kit contents, because they differ by listing. | A well-reviewed, no-frills compact board that gets its praise for build, stabilizers and keycaps. Choose it if you want a finished 66-key board; skip it if you want hot-swap, USB-C or custom keycaps. |