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Compare Weikav Stars75 vs Nut65 Differences Side by Side

This comparison is for buyers choosing between a prebuilt 75% aluminum keyboard and a smaller 65% kit. Both offer gasket mounting, hot-swap support, QMK and VIA support, RGB, and wired, 2.4 GHz, and Bluetooth connectivity. The Stars75 includes linear switches and PBT keycaps, while the Nut65 listing says switches and keycaps are not included. The main trade-off is a more complete keyboard with a larger battery versus a lighter kit with an FR4 plate and four padding layers.

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  • Released in 2024
  • Has Linear switch options
  • Available in a 75% layout
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Equipped with a 8000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1800 g
  • Sized at 20 x 324 x 136 mm
  • Features PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
  • Released in 2025
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Available in a 65% layout
  • Connects via USB-C
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Equipped with a 6000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1120 g
  • Sized at 20 x 314 x 113 mm
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 79.7
  • Build Quality: 75
  • Productivity: 71.5
  • Customizability: 86.1
  • Portability: 90.4
Scores
  • Performance: 74.3
  • Build Quality: 84.7
  • Productivity: 82.7
  • Customizability: 91.3
  • Portability: 93.8
Name
Weikav Stars75
Name
Weikav Nut65
Release year
2024
Release year
2025
Switch Options
Linear
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
75%
Layout Size
65%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
8000 mAh
Battery capacity
6000 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum
Case Material
Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
-
Dimensions
20 x 324 x 136 mm
Dimensions
20 x 314 x 113 mm
Weight
1800g
Weight
1120g
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Pros and Trade-offs

Pick the Stars75 if you want a prebuilt 75% keyboard with included linear switches and PBT keycaps, or if Rapid Trigger is a priority. Choose the Nut65 if lower weight, a smaller footprint, and the freedom to select switches and keycaps matter more. Both provide hot-swap support and QMK and VIA compatibility, so layout and build approach should guide the decision.

Weikav Stars75

  • +Pre-built configuration includes linear switches and PBT keycaps.
  • +75% ANSI layout offers a larger format than the Nut65's 65% layout.
  • +8000mAh battery, larger than the Nut65's 6000mAh battery.
  • +Rapid Trigger is listed as an extra feature.
  • +Vendor description specifies a magnetic dongle storage compartment.

  • −At 1800g, it is heavier than the Nut65's 1120g.
  • −Its listed dimensions are larger than the Nut65's.
  • −Its battery capacity is lower only in portability terms? No, it is higher; the Nut65's smaller battery may suit a lighter kit. Avoid.

Weikav Nut65

  • +Weighs 1120g and has smaller listed dimensions than the Stars75.
  • +Barebones kit excludes switches and keycaps, allowing the builder to choose them.
  • +Vendor specifies a flex-cut FR4 plate and four padding layers.
  • +Aluminum case, gasket mount, hot-swap support, QMK, and VIA.
  • +Vendor lists a ball-catched quick assembly system and dongle compartment in the aluminum weight.

  • −Switches and keycaps are not included, so it is not ready to use as listed.
  • −Its 6000mAh battery is smaller than the Stars75's 8000mAh battery.
  • −Its 65% layout is smaller than the Stars75's 75% layout.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The Stars75 is the more straightforward choice for buyers who want a prebuilt board, a 75% layout, or the listed Rapid Trigger feature. The Nut65 has the edge for carrying the keyboard and for builders who want to select their own switches and keycaps. Both share hot-swap support, QMK and VIA support, gasket mounting, RGB, and three connection modes. Your priorities around layout, weight, and whether you want to build the board are the deciding factors.

GamingWeikav Stars75
  • •The Stars75 lists Rapid Trigger, a feature not listed for the Nut65.
  • •Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate and wired and 2.4 GHz connectivity.
OfficeWeikav Stars75
  • •The Stars75 is pre-built and includes linear switches and PBT keycaps; the Nut65 kit excludes switches and keycaps.
  • •Its 75% layout retains more keys than the Nut65's 65% layout.
ProgrammingWeikav Stars75
  • •The Stars75's 75% layout provides a larger keyboard format than the Nut65's 65% layout.
  • •Both support QMK, VIA, hot-swapping, and ANSI layout.
TravelWeikav Nut65
  • •The Nut65 weighs 1120g, compared with 1800g for the Stars75.
  • •Its listed dimensions, 314 x 113 mm, are smaller than the Stars75's 324 x 136 mm.
  • •Both offer Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity.
ModdingWeikav Nut65
  • •The Nut65 is a DIY kit and is listed without switches or keycaps, leaving those choices to the builder.
  • •Its vendor listing specifies a flex-cut FR4 plate and four padding layers.
  • •Both support hot-swapping, QMK, and VIA.
Content CreationWeikav Stars75
  • •The Stars75's 75% layout is larger than the Nut65's 65% layout.
  • •The Stars75 is pre-built with linear switches and PBT keycaps, while the Nut65 kit excludes both.

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