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Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus vs XVX HE68

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus

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

Rules this board out

  • 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.

Get the

XVX HE68

Hall effect

Rules this board out

  • Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
  • No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.

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

XVX HE68

  • Layout size

    65%

    68%

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    No

    Yes

    Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing

  • Rapid trigger

    No

    Yes

    Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    Aluminum, Plastic

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus
  • XVX HE68
Performance
53
88
Build quality
80
74
Productivity
79
63
Customizability
66
61
Portability
88
64

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Sound dampening
See every spec side by side

Full specs

Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus vs XVX HE68 specs

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

11 of 25 specs differ

Qwertykeys Neo65 Core Plus

XVX HE68

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Linear, Magnetic

Hall effect (magnetic)

No
Yes

Rapid trigger

No
Yes

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Sandwich Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

65%
68%

Layout standard

ANSI, ISO
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

4,400 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum, Plastic

Plate material

Aluminum, CarbonFiber, Plastic
Aluminum

Keycaps

—
PBT

Weight

1,340 g
—

Dimensions

18 x 313 x 111 mm
—

Typing angle

7°
—

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2025
2025

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.

XVX HE68

No ISO layout at the stores we track.

Where to buy

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