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Neo Neo65 vs KeebFront Vanguard65

Get the Neo Neo65 for qmk and via. Get the KeebFront Vanguard65 for knob.

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.

Neo Neo65

KeebFront Vanguard65

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

  • Case material

    Aluminum, Brass, Copper

    Aluminum, Polycarbonate

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

  • VIA

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Neo Neo65
  • KeebFront Vanguard65
Performance
83
50
Build quality
94
67
Productivity
83
57
Customizability
91
63
Portability
87
72

What they share

  • Layout size: 65%
  • Hot-swappable
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
  • Layout standard: ANSI, ISO
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Full specs

Neo Neo65 vs KeebFront Vanguard65 specs

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

10 of 23 specs differ

Neo Neo65

KeebFront Vanguard65

Typing & switches

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

65%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI, ISO
ANSI, ISO

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

4,000 Hz
—

Battery

4,400 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum, Brass, Copper
Aluminum, Polycarbonate

Plate material

Aluminum, CarbonFiber, Polycarbonate
—

Weight

400 g
—

Dimensions

40 x 320 x 120 mm
—

Typing angle

8°
—

Backlight

RGB
None

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2025

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Neo Neo653 stores
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $200Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$200Visit
  • ktechsSG

    Out of stock
    $182Visit
  • Input GearDE

    In stock
    $288Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$288Visit

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