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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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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus

Battery

Build quality in the top 25% of 65% boards under $100.

If you want

  • 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.

If you want

  • QMK and VIA support enable key and layout customization.
  • Per-key south-facing RGB lighting.
  • PCB layout supports a split spacebar.

Rules this board out

  • South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.

Bottom line

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.

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.

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

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus
  • Weikav Lucky65 V2
Performance
53
59
Build quality
80
80
Productivity
79
74
Customizability
65
92
Portability
88
84

What they share

  • Layout size: 65%
  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
  • Case material: Aluminum
  • Sound dampening
See every spec side by side

Best for

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.

For gaming

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.

Full specs

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

Typing & switches

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount, Plate Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

65%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI, ISO
ANSI, ISO

Ergonomics

Standard
Split Spacebar

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

Battery

4,400 mAhBetter
3,750 mAh

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

Aluminum, CarbonFiber, Plastic
FR4, Polycarbonate

Weight

1,340 g
1,200 g

Dimensions

18 x 313 x 111 mm
33 x 326 x 115 mm

Typing angle

7°
7°

Backlight

None
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2024

Where to buy

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For EU buyers

ISO layouts by store

Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.

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.

FAQ

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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