Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 43 minutes ago
Mode kindly sent along a SixtyFive prototype for me to build and review, come along on the journey with me.
If you choose to buy one, or another Mode board yourself, consider using my affiliate link. For no cost to you, it supports this channel: modedesigns.com/IanOfEarth
The SixtyFive by Mode Designs is a 65% mechanical keyboard that has returned not only with its trusty top mount configuration, but has been reworked to support Mode's Lattice Mount system as well. It features a number of other design refinements and in my opinion, improvements. It also has more plate materials available than ever before, including the Polypropylene or "PP" plate that I got with my review unit.
In this review unit I also used the Roller Linear switches, recently highly reviewed by ThereminGoat, that contain metal ball bearings to lower friction and increase stability. Using these over the course of time since this build that have become one of my favorite linear switches to date. Rumor has it a v2 will be coming soon to more vendors than the v1 did.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro & Comparison to 2021
00:14:22 - Case Prep
00:26:04 - Plate & PCB Prep
00:33:03 - Assembly
00:47:38 - Keycaps
00:51:57 - Impressions & 2021 Comparison
01:02:45 - Soundtests
Music from Epidemic Sound
Mode kindly sent along a SixtyFive prototype for me to build and review, come along on the journey with me.
If you choose to buy one, or another Mode board yourself, consider using my affiliate link. For no cost to you, it supports this channel: modedesigns.com/IanOfEarth
The SixtyFive by Mode Designs is a 65% mechanical keyboard that has returned not only with its trusty top mount configuration, but has been reworked to support Mode's Lattice Mount system as well. It features a number of other design refinements and in my opinion, improvements. It also has more plate materials available than ever before, including the Polypropylene or "PP" plate that I got with my review unit.
In this review unit I also used the Roller Linear switches, recently highly reviewed by ThereminGoat, that contain metal ball bearings to lower friction and increase stability. Using these over the course of time since this build that have become one of my favorite linear switches to date. Rumor has it a v2 will be coming soon to more vendors than the v1 did.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro & Comparison to 2021
00:14:22 - Case Prep
00:26:04 - Plate & PCB Prep
00:33:03 - Assembly
00:47:38 - Keycaps
00:51:57 - Impressions & 2021 Comparison
01:02:45 - Soundtests
Music from Epidemic Sound
