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NOOIR CP01 vs MK Point65

Get the NOOIR CP01 for knob. Get the MK Point65 for hot-swappable.

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

NOOIR CP01

Knob

Build quality in the top 45% of 60% boards at any price.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
  • Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.

Get the

MK Point65

Hot-swappable

Build quality in the top 15% of 65% boards under $200.

Rules this board out

  • North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
  • 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.

NOOIR CP01

MK Point65

  • Layout size

    60%

    65%

  • Connection

    Wireless

    Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Ergonomics

    Split Spacebar

    Standard

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • NOOIR CP01
  • MK Point65
Performance
61
64
Build quality
67
83
Productivity
84
59
Customizability
82
79
Portability
89
70

What they share

  • Case material: Aluminum
  • VIA
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Full specs

NOOIR CP01 vs MK Point65 specs

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

12 of 23 specs differ

NOOIR CP01

MK Point65

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Tactile

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount, Top Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

60%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Split Spacebar
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wireless
Wired

Battery

4,000 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

FR4
Aluminum

Weight

2,500 g
—

Dimensions

40 x 334 x 140 mm
—

Typing angle

8°
6°

Backlight

White
RGB, north-facing

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
Yes

VIAL

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2024

Where to buy

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