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Wuque Studio Aurora R2 vs Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65

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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.

Wuque Studio Aurora R2

Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, Wired

    Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Display

    None

    LED

    A case display rather than a typing feature

  • VIA

    Yes

    No

    GUI remapping without compiling firmware

  • Plate material

    Brass, CarbonFiber, FR4, POM

    Aluminum, FR4

  • Released

    2024

    2026

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Wuque Studio Aurora R2
  • Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65
Performance
52
44
Build quality
67
75
Productivity
65
53
Customizability
68
61
Portability
48
66

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Case material: Aluminum
  • Sound dampening
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Full specs

Wuque Studio Aurora R2 vs Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65 specs

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

5 of 16 specs differ

Wuque Studio Aurora R2

Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
—

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

—
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
LED

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

Brass, CarbonFiber, FR4, POM
Aluminum, FR4

Keycaps

PBT
—

Backlight

None
None

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2026

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