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Ktechs Vertex Arc60 vs Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65

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Ktechs Vertex Arc60

Build quality in the top 40% of 60% boards at any price.

Rules this board out

  • Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.

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Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65

Build quality in the top 30% of 65% boards under $200.

Rules this board out

  • 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.

What actually differs

The differences that matter

Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.

Ktechs Vertex Arc60

Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65

  • Layout size

    60%

    65%

  • Display

    None

    LED

    A case display rather than a typing feature

  • Plate material

    Aluminum

    Aluminum, FR4

  • Released

    2023

    2026

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Ktechs Vertex Arc60
  • Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65
Performance
59
44
Build quality
69
75
Productivity
69
53
Customizability
62
61
Portability
73
66

What they share

  • Connection: Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Case material: Aluminum
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
  • Sound dampening
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Full specs

Ktechs Vertex Arc60 vs Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

4 of 15 specs differ

Ktechs Vertex Arc60

Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65

Typing & switches

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

60%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
LED

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

Aluminum
Aluminum, FR4

Dimensions

31 x 302 x 116 mm
—

Typing angle

7°
—

Backlight

None
None

Extras

Released

2023
2026

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