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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 2, 2026

FUDE EK8870 vs Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus

Get the FUDE EK8870 for hall effect. Get the Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus for hot-swappable.

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

FUDE EK8870

Hall effect

Build quality in the top 20% of 100% boards under $100.

Rules this board out

  • Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
  • No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.

Get the

Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus

Hot-swappable

Build quality in the top 20% of 65% boards under $100.

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.

FUDE EK8870

Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus

  • Layout size

    100%

    65%

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    Yes

    No

    Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing

  • Connection

    2.4 GHz

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Case material

    ABS

    Aluminum

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • FUDE EK8870
  • Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus
Performance
57
53
Build quality
72
80
Productivity
77
80
Customizability
75
66
Portability
50
88

What they share

  • Sound dampening
See every spec side by side

Full specs

FUDE EK8870 vs Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus specs

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

13 of 27 specs differ

FUDE EK8870

Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus

Typing & switches

Switch options

Magnetic
—

Hall effect (magnetic)

Yes
No

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

100%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI, ISO

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

2.4 GHz
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

—
4,400 mAh

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
Aluminum

Plate material

—
Aluminum, CarbonFiber, Plastic

Keycaps

ABS
—

Weight

—
1,340 g

Dimensions

39 x 443 x 140 mm
18 x 313 x 111 mm

Typing angle

—
7°

Backlight

None
None

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2025

For EU buyers

ISO layouts by store

Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.

FUDE EK8870

No ISO layout at the stores we track.

Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus

Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.

Where to buy

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