AULA F65 vs Zuoya GMK67Prebuilt vs DIY Kit
Choose the AULA F65 for a ready-to-use build with detailed acoustic dampening, or the Zuoya GMK67 if you want a barebones kit with a knob and more DIY flexibility.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
AULA F65
Prebuilt
Build quality in the top 50% of 65% boards under $50.
- Prebuilt 65% keyboard with Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless, and wired connectivity.
- Gasket mount, flex-cut polycarbonate plate, and five-layer dampening with Poron, IXPE, PET, and silicone.
- Full-key hot-swap sockets support 3-pin or 5-pin switches, according to the vendor.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the
Zuoya GMK67
DIY Kit
Build quality in the top 45% of 65% boards under $100.
- Barebones 65% DIY kit with a gasket mount and silicone gasket material.
- Hot-swap sockets support 3-pin and 5-pin switches, according to the vendor.
- Includes a knob and N-key rollover across all keys.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Pick the AULA F65 if you want a prebuilt keyboard with a specified flex-cut PC plate, five-layer sound dampening, and factory-lubed stabilizers. Choose the Zuoya GMK67 if you prefer a barebones project and value its knob, programmable controls, and lower listed weight. Check keycap compatibility for either board if you use shine-through legends or sculpted keycaps.
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.
AULA F65
Zuoya GMK67
Knob
No
Yes
Weight
800 g
710 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
Sound dampening
Yes
No
N-key rollover
No
Yes
Mac & Windows
No
Yes
- AULA F65
- Zuoya GMK67
- Performance
- 5873
- Build quality
- 6667
- Productivity
- 6167
- Customizability
- 5780
- Portability
- 8387
- Layout size: 65%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: ABS
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
What will you mostly use it for?
The GMK67 edges ahead for gaming, programming, travel, modding, and content creation based on its rollover, knob, barebones format, and lower listed weight. The F65 is the more straightforward office choice if you want a prebuilt keyboard with a detailed dampening stack and factory-lubed stabilizers. Both have the same compact layout and connection modes, so the choice comes down to ready-to-use acoustics versus kit flexibility and extra controls.
Pick the Zuoya GMK67
- The GMK67 lists N-key rollover across all keys.
- Both support Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless, and wired use.
- The F65 specifies a 1000 Hz polling rate, while the GMK67 listing does not specify one.
AULA F65 vs Zuoya GMK67 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
8 of 20 specs differ
AULA F65
Zuoya GMK67
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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AULA F65 vs Zuoya GMK67: your questions
Yes, the AULA F65 is listed as prebuilt and hot-swappable. Its vendor description also lists two extra switches and a switch and keycap puller among the included items.
Yes, the GMK67 is described as a barebones DIY kit. Its listing includes a USB Type-C cable and user manual, but does not list switches or keycaps in the package contents.
The AULA F65 has a more specifically documented dampening build: two Poron layers, an IXPE switch pad, a PET sound pad, and a bottom silicone layer. The GMK67 listing identifies a gasket mount and silicone gasket material but does not detail a comparable layer stack.
Both support Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless, and wired connections. The F65 vendor description specifies Bluetooth 5.0 and USB-C, while the GMK67 vendor description specifies Bluetooth 5.0 and USB Type-C.
The Zuoya GMK67 is listed at 710g, while the AULA F65 is listed at 800g. Both are 65% keyboards.
The AULA F65's listed features do not include a knob, and its vendor description says the 67-key layout removes the knob. The Zuoya GMK67 lists knob support and describes a rotary encoder.
Both keyboards are hot-swappable. AULA says the F65 accepts 3-pin or 5-pin switches, and the GMK67 vendor says its sockets support those switch types as well.
The AULA F65 is listed with a 1000 Hz polling rate. A polling rate is not specified for the Zuoya GMK67, so the listings do not establish a direct comparison.
Both have south-facing LEDs, and both compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends may stay dark. Some sculpted keycaps may also clip the LEDs.
The GMK67 is a barebones DIY kit with hot-swap sockets, a knob, and vendor-described programmable keys. The F65 also allows switch changes without soldering, and its vendor describes support for 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
The F65 vendor description says it is ready for Mac and Windows, and the GMK67 metadata lists Mac/Win support. Its vendor description also lists Android and iOS support.
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