Qwertykeys Studio Neo65 Core Plus vs Neo65 CU

The Core Plus lists QMK support and uses a Lock-n-Pull PCB connection, while the Neo65 CU has a brass bottom case, a PVD stainless-steel weight, and south-facing RGB. Both are 65% barebones kits with hot-swap and VIA support.

Yes, its metadata lists south-facing RGB. The compatibility note says shine-through legends stay dark and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.

Yes, QMK and VIA support are both listed for the Neo65 Core Plus. The Neo65 CU listing names VIA support, but does not list QMK.

Both metadata listings include hot-swap. The Neo65 CU vendor description also says PCB choices include hot-swap and solder options, so confirm the selected PCB when ordering.

The Core Plus vendor description lists PCB gasket mount and gummy O-ring mount. The Neo65 CU offers isolated top mount or PCB gasket mount.

The Neo65 Core Plus metadata lists aluminum, POM, and plastic, while its vendor description identifies a PP plate as included and aluminum as a separate option. The Neo65 CU vendor lists aluminum, PP, carbon fiber, and PC as plate options.

The compatibility note warns that shine-through legends stay dark with the CU's south-facing LEDs. It also warns that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.

The Core Plus vendor listing gives an approximate weight of 1.335 kg without the PCB and plate. The CU listing gives a built weight of 2.5 kg with the Tri-Mode PCB, so these figures describe different configurations.

Both metadata listings include Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity. The Neo65 CU vendor notes that these wireless connections are available with its Tri-Mode PCB option.

Both are described as barebones kits, and the Core Plus vendor explicitly says switches and keycaps are not included. The Neo65 CU vendor likewise says buyers need to purchase switches and keycaps separately.

The Core Plus has a Lock-n-Pull mechanism and magnetic Pogo-Pin connectors, which its vendor says make PCB removal easier. The CU listing specifies a magnetic PCB daughterboard connector, but does not describe the same Lock-n-Pull mechanism.

Both listings identify ANSI and ISO layout support. The Core Plus vendor specifically describes its PCB as multilayout, and the CU vendor lists ANSI and ISO support for its PCB options.