Weikav Stars75 vs Lucky65 V275% vs 65% Layout & Battery Showdown

The core difference is layout and form factor. The Stars75 is a 75% keyboard with a function row and larger 8000mAh battery, sold pre-built. The Lucky65 V2 is a more compact 65% keyboard without a function row, has a 3750mAh battery, and is primarily sold as a DIY kit focused on acoustic modding with multiple foam layers.

The Weikav Stars75 has a significantly larger 8000mAh battery compared to the Lucky65 V2's 3750mAh battery. According to their listings, this gives the Stars75 a substantial advantage in time between charges, especially with wireless use.

Yes, both the Weikav Stars75 and Lucky65 V2 support QMK and VIA firmware. This allows for extensive customization of key mappings, layers, and lighting effects directly through the VIA software or by compiling QMK firmware.

The Lucky65 V2 is designed for sound modding. Its vendor description highlights a comprehensive acoustic package with five specific foam layers (Poron, IXPE, PET, EPMD) and a PCB with flex cuts. Being a kit, it's intended for users to build and tune their preferred sound signature.

Yes, both keyboards offer triple-mode connectivity. They support wired USB-C, 2.4GHz wireless with a dongle (stored in a magnetic compartment), and Bluetooth. Both have a 1000Hz polling rate in wired/2.4G mode and 125Hz in Bluetooth mode.

The Lucky65 V2 is primarily listed as a DIY kit or barebones. The vendor page shows one 'Pre-built' SKU at a higher price point, but availability may be limited. The standard offering requires you to add your own switches and keycaps.

The Weikav Stars75 is notably heavier at 1800 grams (1.8kg). The Lucky65 V2 weighs 1200 grams (1.2kg). The Stars75's extra weight comes from its larger size and presumably its much larger battery.

Both keyboards use a gasket mount design for a softer, more isolated typing feel. The Stars75 uses a leaf-spring and beryllium copper structure, while the Lucky65 V2 uses a PCB gasket mount and includes a plate mount option.

The vendor listing states the Lucky65 V2 supports ISO layout, but with a significant caveat. They note that the ISO layout PCB is a V1 version that does not support QMK or VIA firmware, and the included plate for ISO is Polycarbonate and only supports split spacebar.

The Weikav Stars75 is sold as a pre-built keyboard. The vendor description indicates it comes with factory-lubed linear switches (specific models vary by color option) and PBT keycaps in a Cherry profile. It is hot-swappable, so switches can be changed later.

The Lucky65 V2 is described as having a 'ball-catch structure' or 'screwless structure' using steel beads for quick disassembly. This design is intended to make opening the case easier compared to traditional screw-mounted designs, which is beneficial for modders.