Feker Alice98 vs Meletrix Zoom65 V3
Choose the Feker Alice98 for its Alice split layout and numpad, or the Meletrix Zoom65 V3 for a smaller 65% form and more configurable mounting.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Feker Alice98
Build quality in the top 15% of 98% boards under $150.
- Alice ergonomic split layout with a compact full-size layout and numpad.
- Tri-mode connection listing: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired.
- 8000mAh battery and a listed screen.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Get the
Meletrix Zoom65 V3
Build quality in the top 5% of 65% boards under $200.
- 65% layout with ANSI and ISO layout standards listed.
- Anodized aluminum case and back plate described by the vendor.
- QMK and VIA support, plus hot-swappable switches.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
Pick the Feker Alice98 if you want the Alice split layout and a numpad without moving to a conventional full-size footprint. Choose the Meletrix Zoom65 V3 if a 65% layout, aluminum case, and multiple mounting choices matter more than dedicated function-row and numpad keys. Both offer wireless modes, hot-swap support, and VIA, so the layout and build approach should drive the decision.
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.
Feker Alice98
Meletrix Zoom65 V3
Layout size
98%
65%
Ergonomics
Alice
Standard
Case material
ABS, Plastic
Aluminum, Plastic
Mount style
Gasket Mount
PCB Mount, Plate Mount, Sandwich Mount, Top Mount
Display
Yes
LCD
A case display rather than a typing feature
- Feker Alice98
- Meletrix Zoom65 V3
- Performance
- 6767
- Build quality
- 7592
- Productivity
- 9794
- Customizability
- 9098
- Portability
- 6587
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Knob
- VIA
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The Alice98 has the clearest fit for buyers who need a numpad or want an Alice split arrangement for office work and number-heavy tasks. The Zoom65 V3 favors shoppers seeking a compact board with more mounting choices and QMK alongside VIA. Travel leans toward the Zoom65 V3 because of its 65% layout, although the Alice98's battery capacity is explicitly listed. Gaming is a close call: their connection options overlap, while the Zoom65 V3 specifies polling rate and the Alice98 specifies N-Key Rollover.
It's a tie
- Both list wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz connectivity, plus hot-swappable switches.
- The Zoom65 V3 specifies a 1000 Hz polling rate; the Alice98 lists N-Key Rollover.
- Neither product has a supplied gaming advantage that clearly settles the choice.
Feker Alice98 vs Meletrix Zoom65 V3 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 25 specs differ
Feker Alice98
Meletrix Zoom65 V3
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Feker Alice98
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Meletrix Zoom65 V3
Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.
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Feker Alice98 vs Meletrix Zoom65 V3: your questions
The Alice98 uses an Alice ergonomic split layout and has a numpad in a compact full-size arrangement. The Zoom65 V3 is a 65% keyboard with no numpad or function row.
Yes, its compact full-size layout includes a numpad. The layout keeps the numpad but does not have the gaps of a full-size board.
No, the Zoom65 V3's 65% layout has neither a function row nor a numpad. Consider the Alice98 if you need dedicated number-entry keys.
Both list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity. The Alice98 also lists an 8000mAh battery.
The Zoom65 V3 lists both QMK and VIA support. The Alice98 lists VIA support, but not QMK.
Both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. The Alice98 vendor listing names Yellow Jade and White Marble linear switch options, while the Zoom65 V3 vendor description says switches are not included with any option.
The Zoom65 V3 offers QMK and VIA, plus a screwless assembly design described as supporting seven mounting systems. The Alice98 also supports hot-swapping and VIA, and its vendor description specifies gasket mounting and layered padding.
Yes, its vendor description names an anodized aluminum case and back plate. The Alice98 is listed with an ABS and plastic case.
No, the Alice98 is listed as ANSI only, and its compatibility notes specify that ISO variants such as ISO-DE and UK are not offered. The Zoom65 V3 lists both ANSI and ISO.
The Alice98 has south-facing LEDs. Its compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark and that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
The vendor description says switches are not included with any option, and keycaps are included only with barebones bundle options. Check the selected bundle's contents before ordering.
The Zoom65 V3's 65% layout is more compact than the Alice98's compact full-size layout. The Alice98 has an explicitly listed 8000mAh battery, but its numpad makes its layout larger.
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