Helix lab Aaru vs Keychron Q65 Max
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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.
Helix lab Aaru
Keychron Q65 Max
Layout size
80%
65%
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Case material
Aluminum, Brass
Aluminum
Knob
No
Yes
QMK
No
Yes
- Helix lab Aaru
- Keychron Q65 Max
- Performance
- 6978
- Build quality
- 5987
- Productivity
- 6993
- Customizability
- 7795
- Portability
- 6089
- Hot-swappable
Helix lab Aaru vs Keychron Q65 Max specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 26 specs differ
Helix lab Aaru
Keychron Q65 Max
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
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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