Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus vs Weikav Lucky65 V2QMK or dual mount
Choose the Neo65 Core Plus for its dual mounting system and carbon-fiber plate option, or the Lucky65 V2 for QMK support, per-key RGB, and split-spacebar support.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus
Battery
Build quality in the top 25% of 65% boards under $100.
- Dual mounting supports both PCB gasket and gummy O-ring configurations.
- Plate choices include carbon fiber, aluminum, and plastic.
- Magnetic connectors are designed to make PCB removal and disassembly easier.
Get the
Weikav Lucky65 V2
QMK
Build quality in the top 20% of 65% boards under $100.
- QMK and VIA support enable key and layout customization.
- Per-key south-facing RGB lighting.
- PCB layout supports a split spacebar.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Choose the Neo65 Core Plus for its dual mounting system, three plate material options, and magnetic connectors. Choose the Lucky65 V2 for QMK and VIA support, per-key RGB, and split-spacebar support, while checking that your keycaps suit its south-facing LEDs.
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.
Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus
Weikav Lucky65 V2
Battery
4,400 mAh
3,750 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Ergonomics
Standard
Split Spacebar
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount
Weight
1,340 g
1,200 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
QMK
No
Yes
The deep option when you want to remap every key
- Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus
- Weikav Lucky65 V2
- Performance
- 5359
- Build quality
- 8080
- Productivity
- 7974
- Customizability
- 6592
- Portability
- 8884
- Layout size: 65%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Case material: Aluminum
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The boards are closely matched for gaming on their listed polling rate and rollover features, with different plate and lighting options to weigh. The Lucky65 V2 is the more direct fit for programming and modding thanks to QMK, VIA, and split-space support. The Neo65 Core Plus has the edge for travel on listed battery capacity and dimensions, while its multiple mounting and plate choices suit buyers focused on tuning the build. For office use, the Lucky is lighter and includes RGB, though south-facing LEDs may affect some keycap choices.
It's a tie
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate and NKRO.
- The Neo65 Core Plus offers carbon-fiber, aluminum, and plastic plate options, while the Lucky65 V2 has per-key RGB.
Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus vs Weikav Lucky65 V2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 23 specs differ
Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus
Weikav Lucky65 V2
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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ISO layouts by store
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Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus
Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.
Weikav Lucky65 V2
Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.
Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus vs Weikav Lucky65 V2: your questions
The Neo65 Core Plus offers PCB gasket or gummy O-ring mounting and carbon-fiber, aluminum, or plastic plate options. The Lucky65 V2 adds QMK support, per-key RGB, and split-spacebar support.
The Lucky65 V2 lists both QMK and VIA support. The Neo65 Core Plus vendor description lists VIA compatibility, but does not list QMK support.
Both list Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless as well as wired connectivity. The Neo65 Core Plus vendor description also calls its connection setup tri-mode.
The Lucky65 V2 has per-key, south-facing RGB lighting. The Neo65 Core Plus is listed without RGB.
The Lucky65 V2 has south-facing LEDs, and its compatibility note warns that shine-through legends stay dark. Some sculpted keycaps can also clip the LEDs.
The Lucky65 V2 explicitly supports a split-spacebar layout. The Neo65 Core Plus specifications do not list split-spacebar support.
The Neo65 Core Plus lists carbon-fiber, aluminum, and plastic plates. The Lucky65 V2 kit includes an FR4 plate, and its vendor description also lists a polycarbonate add-on plate.
Yes. Its vendor description lists both PCB gasket mounting and gummy O-ring mounting, including compatibility with plateless builds for the gaskets.
The Neo65 Core Plus is listed with a 4400mAh battery. The Lucky65 V2 is listed with a 3750mAh battery.
The Lucky65 V2 is listed at 1200 g, while the Neo65 Core Plus is listed at 1340 g. The Neo65 vendor description gives a different weight for its copper-weight option, so check the selected configuration.
Both product listings identify hot-swap support. The Neo65 Core Plus vendor description says the available PCB options include a hot-swap version.
The Neo65 Core Plus offers two mounting configurations and three listed plate materials, with its vendor describing differences in plate feel and sound. The Lucky65 V2 lists an FR4 plate and five foam layers, offering a different set of build components to consider.
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