Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The QK65 was undoubtedly a great board. That is, when it was released. It's since been challenged by the likes of the Aurora65, Jris65, and many other budget custom keyboard offerings. Today, from Qwertykeys and Neo, is the Neo65, a refreshing new budget custom 65% implementing a dual mounting system, brass, copper, and mirror weights, and more.
Neo65 Notion Page: https://www.notion.so/qwertykeys/Neo-65-Folder-cf230a39c6c846e18b1ff367ceecfe2d?pvs=4
↜ TIMESTAMPS ↝
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Unboxing
1:10 - Specs
2:41 - Build
3:37 - Sound Test 1 (DD Linear, Gasket)
3:52 - Sound Test 2 (DD Linear, O-Ring)
4:07 - Sound Test 3 (Green Jacket, Gasket)
4:22 - Sound Test 4 (Green Jacket, O-Ring)
4:38 - Thoughts on sound
5:41 - Feel
6:38 - Design
8:03 - Daughterboard
8:21 - Friction-only inner assembly
8:55 - Mode Envoy
9:25 - Conclusion
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The QK65 was undoubtedly a great board. That is, when it was released. It's since been challenged by the likes of the Aurora65, Jris65, and many other budget custom keyboard offerings. Today, from Qwertykeys and Neo, is the Neo65, a refreshing new budget custom 65% implementing a dual mounting system, brass, copper, and mirror weights, and more.
Neo65 Notion Page: https://www.notion.so/qwertykeys/Neo-65-Folder-cf230a39c6c846e18b1ff367ceecfe2d?pvs=4
↜ TIMESTAMPS ↝
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Unboxing
1:10 - Specs
2:41 - Build
3:37 - Sound Test 1 (DD Linear, Gasket)
3:52 - Sound Test 2 (DD Linear, O-Ring)
4:07 - Sound Test 3 (Green Jacket, Gasket)
4:22 - Sound Test 4 (Green Jacket, O-Ring)
4:38 - Thoughts on sound
5:41 - Feel
6:38 - Design
8:03 - Daughterboard
8:21 - Friction-only inner assembly
8:55 - Mode Envoy
9:25 - Conclusion
⚞FIND US ELSEWHERE⚟
Join our Discord! discord.nearlucid.co
tiktok.com/@nearlucid
instagram.com/nearlucid
twitch.tv/nearlucid
◖AFFILIATES◗
Bolsa Supply: Use code LUCID for 5% off all in-stock items (bolsakeyboardsupply.com/?ref=lucid)
UniKeys: Use code LUCID for 7% off all in-stock items (https://unikeyboards.com?sca_ref=3690665.8X6XwYHcCS)
KeebsForAll: Use code LUCID for 5% off in-stock items (keebsforall.com/nl)
LoobedSwitches: Use code LUCID for 5% off in-stock items (loobedswitches.com/?ref=mqpdi5sgol)
RnCables: Use code LUCID for 5% off in-stock items
KNCKeys: Use code LUCID for 5% off in-stock items (https://knckeys.com?sca_ref=1592093.QahIF2VbE4)
Heebie Keebies: Use code LUCID for 5% off in-stock items (https://heebiekeebies.com?sca_ref=2740720.6GQPYcqVmu)
Grovemade: Use code NEARLUCID10 for 10% off in-stock items (grovemade.com/?rfsn=7161095.34ac2a)
Amazon: Use link amzn.to/3dcRt9h (and buy any product) to support the channel at no extra cost to you
21KB: Use link https://21kb.com?ref=nearlucid (and buy any product) to support the channel at no extra cost to you
Akko: Use link en.akkogear.com/?ref=6966 (and buy any product) to support the channel at no extra cost to you
Keebmonkey: Use code LUCID for 3% off in-stock items (keebmonkey.com/?srrf=Kb0zz)
