QwertyKeys has come a long way in a relatively short time – back in 2022, they released their first board, the QK65, officially launching the brand, and have continued to make customizable mechanical keyboards accessible to more and more people, regardless of budget. Now, almost two years later, they’re introducing a new generation of their milestone project – the QK65v2!
Seeing as how the original QK65 had a very safe and minimalist design, the QK65v2 incorporates the LCD screen and badge/bezel customization featured on the QK100, letting it stand out and giving it more of its own identity. Other changes include moving the boards cosmetic LED strip to the top left corner of the board, and an accent that exposes the bottom case on the front side of the board, rather than the back. Internally, the board has seen some revisions, with both top and gasket mounting supported for the build process, and featuring the positively received magnetic PCB connectors, obviating the need for internal cable management. Additionally, a clip-in mechanism has been incorporated in the case design, allowing the QK65v2 to be disassembled in a matter of seconds simply by popping off its feet and releasing the clips.
*NOTE: This is a Barebones Kit. All QK65v2 comes as a fixed configuration. All kits come with POM Plate only.
Weight & Dimensions
Keyboard Weight: 1.75kg (3.85lbs) built
Length: 312.7mm
Width: 116.5mm
Height: 31.8mm (19.8mm front)
Case Material: 6063 Aluminum
Typing Angle: 6.5° angle
Mounting Style: Top/PCB gasket dual mount
PCB: Tri-mode (ANSI | ISO)
Case Contents
– Case (top+bottom+weight)
– 2x 2200mAh batteries (pre-installed)
– PCB (inc. PE sheet + PCB foam + standoffs)
– 2.4Ghz dongle
– Plate
– 2x Poron case foam (2.5mm + 1mm)
– PCB daughterboard (pre-installed)
– Screen + daughterboard (pre-installed)
– Silicone gaskets
– 2x feet kit (grey + white)
– Backup screws
– Backup rear and front clips
Gifts (not subject to replacement or refund)
– Keyboard carrying case
– Screwdriver
– Keycap + switch puller
– Set of 65% clip-in NeoStabs
– Coiled USB-C cable