The Neo65 Starts At $79 and It's Awesome.

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MY THOUGHTS:
The Neo65 by Qwertykeys is a board that starts at a crazy price of $79.99 USD with it's plateless variant and $99 with the plate (plus shipping). Today we are trying the $99 dollar version, but after using it, I can definitely say the plateless version will also be a winner.
It offers a lot. Multiple mounting styles, a quality case finish, a weight (mind you it's thing), wireless, and an attractive classic design for the case. Thin bezels are a plus for me.
The two mounting methods found on the Neo65 are o-ring and 'gasket'. I'm going to be honest, the gasket acts as this sort of in-between of an o-ring and gasket which makes it perfect for sound. I preferred everything about the gasket design, and it almost makes the o-ring feel like an after thought, but it's all preference.
What I didn't love about the Neo65 was one thing about the build experience, and it's a VERY minor nitpick here. The batteries we're... awkward. I wish these sort of fit in differently to secure them better but they don't work that way. But thats really it. Thats my only nitpick
Sound wise I found it's not as "clacky" as some other boards but instead falls perfectly in the middle to feel more balanced. It's also soft or firmer depending on what mounting style you use.
Final verdict? It's a win. They listed to a lot of feedback from past projects and put it in to this one. We finally get a board that doesn't absolutely need foam to sound good but instead acts as a modifier for people who enjoy that sound signature, which is great and means everyone wins. Especially at such an attractive price point.
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[@alexotos]

Hi all! A few people are upset this is not in stock, but it actually goes up for sale on the 30th of August according to their sale document found here: qwertykeys.notion.site/Neo-65-6c8ae7895ec442dea809057c3dc5e113 I hope this helps!

[@pokepokepoke64]

Thank you! I was super confused about how to purchase

[@brocky]

10:24 O-ring Mount with batteries 11:45 O-ring Mount without batteries 12:17 gasket Mount with batteries 14:57 gasket Mount without batteries

[@gameboyv1790]

Thanks!

[@shynnsup8383]

"We finally get a board that doesn't absolutely need foam to sound good but instead acts as a modifier for people who enjoy that sound signature" This is so on point! Foam kits should be offered even for designer premium boards, its about the user not the designer and w/e they intended.

[@ImOnMy116]

wow, I’m impressed with the sound particularly with the gasket pod things, wishing gummy o ring sounded better honestly, but certainly very impressed for this price point!!

[@WorkFromHype]

Thanks for putting this keyboard on my radar. I appreciate the video!

[@albertko1]

August 30th... midnight EDT. If this stays in stock like they say, this will be my go-to for Christmas gifts!

[@alexotos]

It will be perfect for that!

[@tylerrylet6914]

Was waiting for this review!

[@enuazeal]

loving it :) my next keyboard, with cream sodas :)

[@mikokb]

definitely here for the thin bezels

[@DarkTheHunter]

I like extra thick bezels

[@Tzou45]

I like perfectly average sized bezels

[@CentroidYT]

this aint smartphones

[@mikokb]

@@CentroidYT lol what implied this had anything to do with smartphones?

[@CentroidYT]

first time ive heard anyone care anout bezel sizes ona keyboard, thought its limited to displauys@@mikokb

[@shylocutus]

preorder is up on qk, just copped same silver/copper you showcased, couldnt resist the price point

[@hungerxhunger]

i think i prefer the plateless for this board

[@cielcrescent3196]

O-ring 65% always just sounds a little weak to me...glad it's got the gasket option though cuz this board is definitely a cop for me!

[@8bitsamurai6]

How does this compare to a ck bakeneko60? Looks like a similar bounce. Not to much but just enough. Really wish these great boards existed when I was getting in the hobby.

[@wolf-xf6hf]

The gasket o ring sounds a lot better with foams honestly but the gaskets are really nice either way

[@sfstone9403]

hi alex im wondering how you think this compares to the zoom65 v2 and the qk65

[@radbradmtb6915]

Been using this board for a few months and man, I have boards I've paid considerably more for that I don't like as much. Still best value 65% for 2023 imo.

[@XuanTruongfromUniverse]

what keyboard in front of Neo65 bro ? looks so nice!

[@seclvded]

nice! i can finally replace my kbd67 lite r1!

[@afrodykeeism]

I wish it came in the cute qk65 colours

[@nyverinorlyth9555]

I'm slightly confused on what is holding the PCB assembly inside the board?

[@JuzoIsAwake]

here for the awesome dude in the top right

[@JaLLY77]

Thoughts on Bsun X switches?

[@traizz6926]

What do you think is the tofu 2.0 or bakeneko

[@tonton9598]

is there any info if they will come up with a Neo 80 / TKL? I feel like the budget brands (QK and Zoom) TKL's was kind of a miss and didn't really sound impressive. I have high hopes their take on a TKL would sound as amazing as this and would even compete with the pricey TKL's we know ($300-500$) like the Jane, Line friends, Mr Suit, etc..

[@Jdjdjrb]

Try the jris 80 which should come soon

[@qwertykeys2119]

eventually!

[@ojgimpson]

I think I heard someone say cycle was doing a tkl. That might be worth waiting for if it's the case.

[@TM-zo1nz]

@@ojgimpson Yes, TKD will do a TKL next, should heard more about it soon

[@ojgimpson]

Neo80 pre orders are live if you're still looking

[@nikewray]

thin bezels ftw

[@danq2656]

I guess the price went up like crazy after this :P Its like 150e on average soldered

[@al-du6lb]

Did you paint those mouse keys or can you buy colored mx keys?

[@stevenwood6939]

Hey where did you get those mouse button covers?

[@MightyRaph]

if i got a rainy75 and a qk65 is it worth to get this too?

[@SE7VENprod]

Man i wish this had some chunkier bezels i know it's preference but i just don't enjoy the thin bezel aesthetic sounds awesome tho

[@rkwl]

Is neo65 a keyboard with merit compared to envoy?

[@Jdjdjrb]

Definitely much higher value than rnvoy and similar feel/sound options, side profile, little-no dependence on foam, and neo has tri mode with the option for pvd weights as well and it comes with pretty good stabilizers in the box, so it should be much better than the envoy if your concerning what you get for the price

[@GladysCarmenAmores]

​@@Jdjdjrbif i have the money do u think envoy is good?

[@michaeljosiah536]

where can you buy this

[@aceosu7852]

does this keyboard take screw in stabs as i just ordered durock v2s lol

[@qwertykeys2119]

it comes with a set!

[@offbrandbiscuit]

Honestly I felt that the o-ring mount fell very very short in nearLucid's video of it, the plateless gasket mount sounded a lot nicer to my ears. But Snayee's build with Meteor v3s and the alu plate + o-ring sounded quite nice, so who knows. If they do a Neo60, I might pick one up in the cheapest config just for fun, but it'll depend on how it goes and if they stick with the plateless gasket/o-ring dual mounting style for the 60% version. They should also include a larger weight for versions that don't have wireless sicne the batteries are pointless if you're using it wired, but taking them out means hollow space under the weight that negatively impacts the sound.

[@devy32]

I heard they ship something to fill the battery spaces?

[@qwertykeys2119]

yes we do @@devy32

[@Synnnister_]

I use Vaseline as lube for my stabs and honestly it works

[@howell8534]

How does the bottom weight not fall off with only just 2 screws?

[@devy32]

there are magnets below it screwed in

[@gudboic1208]

Does this guy have RGB? I couldn’t find anyone mentioning it

[@Randomlosername]

I can’t wait for this to drop

[@iLuvCats]

when?

[@qwertykeys2119]

30th @@iLuvCats

[@Keebiii_]

@@iLuvCatsit’s out now

[@sug076]

Can you recommend a stabilizer for this keyboard? I'm buying it

[@sug076]

And do I have to buy a extra parts or they coming with the neo65 set? have no way to find out

[@qwertykeys2119]

the stabs come with the kit - and the extra parts are optional, you may wanna check the product info (first link on the product description)

[@IreallyLoveDiamond]

neo65 and enter67 which is better?

[@tightuss123]

What is that navy keycap set on the keybaord alex isnt building?

[@camil1]

gmk honor dark. I have it and it is very nice, like a worn out jean color it is a bit grayish but still darkj

[@florisbot]

You review all kinds of keyboards I like, but our preferences for sound-profiles are very far apart. You like high-pitched, I like low-pitched and muted. :D

[@user-km3nx2dw8x]

This Gazzew boba U4T Tactile Switch ????

[@traizz6926]

will it be a group buy on 30 august

[@qwertykeys2119]

in-stock

[@Keebiii_]

@@qwertykeys2119 until when will this be in stock?

[@szagii_9447]

can you the big boi enter key and normal left shift?

[@qwertykeys2119]

yes

[@mozzo00]

does it come with keycaps or do I order separately?

[@snaeb-ps3bd]

Keycaps are not included.

[@TheGamingGhosts]

Does it bring stabilizers?

[@qwertykeys2119]

yes

[@ChrisDeger]

Beautiful keyboard and from what I can tell already sold out for us Canadians, lol

[@alexotos]

It's not out yet!

[@ryuuseiSoul]

It hasn't even been released yet lol

[@ChrisDeger]

@@alexotos Oh snap, Ill keep an eye out I really want a Keeb I dont have to buy off the resale market.... its getting old how fast they sell out. This thing seems amazing. I love my QK75 and was wanting to try something smaller

[@luckyepicman]

early gang! what are the keycaps on the other board?

[@thomas9.19]

GMK Honor Dark I believe

[@joelwass2833]

The kaze has GMK honour on it and the envoy uses keykobo retro mixed lights. hope this helped 🙂

[@luckyepicman]

I appreciate you !!@@joelwass2833

[@Joe-gb9ke]

is the stabs clip in or screw in cant tell

[@xxcridonxx7614]

Clip in but it supports screw in. It comes with clip in cus u need them if you go gummy o ring

[@deycallmedabest1416]

so this or an envoy Alex? Please answer so I can place my order :(

[@muggleclutch]

I believe in you!

[@laminatedappleslices4291]

Someone please tell me the key caps he is using for the board on the top of the video the dark blue… please

[@raytruong1420]

Not sure if you ever found out but looks like GMK Honor Dark

[@Joe-gb9ke]

are the clip in stabs good

[@xxcridonxx7614]

Mine don’t have ticking or rattle after Lubing the stems/housing, and Lubing the wire and plugging the grease with dielectric grease. So I guess they work

[@antftwx]

This looks so perfect, but I know it'll be out of stock by the time I can afford it. Those bezels though, I need this.

[@qwertykeys2119]

we'll try to keep it instock as long as possible

[@antftwx]

@@qwertykeys2119 Good to hear. (Also, lavender/lilac color for R2 please!)

[@nero1873]

In stock now btw

[@sxnthwave]

barred and scooped on the same board is unhinged

[@Stargazerxx]

Wow, my Blade65 from Kbdfans sucks now xd i mean its great and looks great, just gasket performance doesn't exist

[@Kokonohe]

Sold out 😭😭😭😭

[@TarikDurak]

Zoom65v2 or this?

[@Jamesified]

They are making a zoom65 v3 look out for that

[@MorganValkas]

The only thing about QK that's sketch is the "free gifts". They've sent me stabs with only a 6.25u TWICE for my QK60's which don't even support the 6.25u space so they're utterly useless.

[@user-tb2uz5mu8l]

What I want to know is who normalized an 8 degree typing angle for a supposedly mainstream and accessible entry board.

[@offbrandbiscuit]

8 degree isn't that bad. If you can rock 6, you can easily rock 7. And 8 isn't that big a step up from 7

[@user-tb2uz5mu8l]

@@offbrandbiscuit You can use that logic indefinitely you know that right? Haha. The keeb I've been using for a year now is 4 degrees which is ideal for me. I'd be willing to go up to 6.5 but that's my hard limit. It's just so stupid since most people in the world type in 1-4 degree membrane boards which is the best for wrist health. Yet all customs are tall as fck. I guess I'll have to wait for the Jris65 R3.

[@ryuuseiSoul]

@@user-tb2uz5mu8l Probably because they wanna sell their premium wristrests too lmao

[@kev16]

sold out =(

[@qwertykeys2119]

sale haven't started yet!

[@kev16]

oic@@qwertykeys2119 !! thank you. Do you know if the price on the website is always in SGD?

[@qwertykeys2119]

gotta ask qwertyqop@@kev16

[@MyPapa16]

Very smexy thin bezels

[@significatio]

잘보고 갑니다~

[@nicholasrambaran6307]

already sold out…

[@qwertykeys2119]

your local vendor should bring it back!

[@ekfkadl00]

14:38 13:41

[@SpecialK_Ody]

anyone else have this board and having issues with pairing the 2.4ghz dongle? I followed build instructions and tried other usb A ports but no luck. BT and wired work just fine.

[@b0ssaaa669]

cheaper enovy

[@deskmat9874]

Plese do DELL KB1421 the best key board in the world

[@creationfied]

But how does this board affect LeBron’s legacy?

[@TheOfficialFloridaMan]

It’s been sold out for months

[@alexotos]

It's out the 30th of August I thought?

[@tuppy84]

It says 'Sold Out' as it's not going on sale till the 30th of August.

[@jlee9360]

return that asap