Hey nice vid on the QK65v2! I like the fun vibes you give off. FYI I own the Neo65 and I don't believe it uses the magnetic cable as you mentioned around 2:10 - that piece of tech was actually introduced starting from the Neo70 onwards. Keep making good content 🙂

Homie always coming through with all the sound tests! Super cool to see them offering top mount for this board, I wouldn’t have expected that from QK. It’s too bad they don’t offer a soldered option for plateless, but I suspect that QK sells almost no soldered PCBs across their lineup.

I love my Neo65. I have about 9 other boards I've built this year but I keep coming back to that one. I personally think the QK65v2 sound great and I definitely enjoyed the review with all the different options and hope to pick one up soon!

So glad to finally get some sound tests without foam! Seems solid honestly, as long as you're down for the new aesthetic, the spacebar though was... not the kind of profile I enjoy. Thanks for the great, entertaining content as usual!

Think6.5's screen bezel did not ruin the outline of the side profile, also not adding another LED on top left corner to mess up the whole design.

hi! is there a specific gif format it supports? like dimensions, size, etc?

NGL, I love your A-B test on configuration and their effect on sound!

Loved everything about this review! Was always a fan of the QK65 until a friend convinced me to pick up the JRIS65. I resonate with the discussion of what can be added to different 65 boards. There are so many options out there and probably this is something an enthusiast would definitely be excited about! The screen wedging off the edge might be a bother but man is it so hard to go with the motive of, "if u don't like it don't buy it" ? Great review! Earned a sub my guy!

is it Silver? or closer to Rose Gold?

Your opinion on the drama is so real everyone wants another basic boring rectangle, I think the over designed look is cool here!

hello mr akeynote, will you do or have done a “how to lube stabs” video? would love to see what your recommendations are to be rattle free! do you do xht bdz on wire and 205g0 on housings only? any descriptions would be appreciated!

I don't see a problem in the board to outright hate it, but I think we can all agree that your video is better than this board. Just the sheer amount of testing is outstanding as always!

I wonder how long will the LCD screen last before it to start having burn in issues or other screen fault... seems to be made of quite cheap screen...

As alway, great job on the review. Thanks!

You and maker mods are so hilarious and keep this hobby fun for me

Is the first light color on the qk65v2 the same as the first light color on qk75n? I see you got both so just curious haha.

I agree the design and innovation are quite welcome to break the usual "rectangle" patterns. What I don't understand is why drop QMK/VIA support?! At least provide a wired option...

whats ur opinion on the quality of iv ashes keycaps compared to other pbts like epbt

I chose first light for my case color your description of it made me 😂

I'm wondering, as a first keyboard, should i go with this or the neo65? Also taking note of the sound as im going for deep/thocky sound, Would also help if you have any thocky switches you reccomend, Thanks!

yo wwhere did you get your marin deskmat? its sick

I cannot WAIT to place my order for this one. The personalization on this one is crazy. Tho I’ve already decided tho. I’m nabbing the Avocado colorway and slapping GMK Wasabi on it. 😂

how does this compare to the Neo65 in terms of sound profile (no foams)?

great vid ! im interested in buying one. i like that it can make both deep thocky and clacky sound whenever u feel like to change. i only have the budget for 1 plate tho. what would you recommend in term of plate material if i want to change occasionally from thock to clack. should i get the alum plate ? or the PC one ?

Although I do find it to be a lil over the top. But it stands out! It’s eye catching! And I’m picking one up to replace the OG! Love your vids as always.

Great review as always my guy!! My review is still in the works, but this keyboard is way better than people realize until they have it in hand. Your thoughts on neo vs qk is exactly in line with mine and I think that’s such a huge thing that people are missing. Keep it up big man!!

I just ordered mine and I can’t wait

In your sound tests are you using non-flex cut or flex cut PCB ?

Hey! Checking with you, which plate sounds deep in the V2s? The POM or the PC? i planning to ge FR4 and 1 other plate not sure which i want to get. If im planning to use all foam for the deep and marbly sound, which PCB i should go for? the non flex or the flex pcb?

Merry Xmas 🎉❤ we need another rectangle at 65 😅😂 lol

Is the fr4 plate still flex cut on qk boards?

The plastic clips, can they be sourced elsewhere? Cause if its really custom made and only QK can provide them, then you're really screwed

Hey, whats the rotary knob thingy on the desk?

Hi... any caps lock indocator?

I am one of those people having both love and hate for the screen 😅. And right now, I am still torn about getting it or not. I love everything about this QK65v2 except the screen placement is fixed. Don't you think making that screen replaceable (with another 2 keys/badges, etc.) will make the board truly versatile.

I was going to get a Blue Samurai themed QK65v2 but Navy/First light just looked way better.

yo where did you get that thing on your USB c cable

Good design looking as a qk65 v1 owner. However, l’ll skip v2 because there are only 2 mod keys on the right side I think it makes me crazy lol.

I actually like the screen placement. Losing 2 keys ain't gonna kill you since you're using a 65% already. You can just layer your way out of it. Color me weird, but what I personally don't like about it is the light bar. I guess they put it there for balance with the screen on the right portion of the board, but I find it (with the screen) a bit much for my taste.

as an ex-owner of a qk65 r1, I personally didn’t like the aesthetics of this v2 because of the awkward protrusion that the screen has and its side profile. the qk65 v1 has a great and simple side profile that works very well. but this is all a matter of taste, and I believe that qwertykeys is looking to make the QK line their luxury line while making the neo like their budget line from now on.

Is there a 7u option?

does it have rgb

I want one for a travel keyboard.

QK delivers a good quality product and I think its a solid board for someone entering the hobby. What I dont like is well this one particullary is a wanna be matrix with the screen/badge, also they kinda butcher their own products with each release, next maybe is a new qk80 or 60 with badge/screen/knob/led

all recent QK boards are ass compared to their neo counterpart to be honest. like why the fuck drop the via compatibility? the neos can have wireless AND via at the same time.

Still no RGB per key? ufffffff. not on my list

I understand where you are coming from talking about how the screens and leds are available on other boards and they do not get flack. My bigger problems with this board are: 1) they thinned out the side bezels making it look cheap akin to neo65. 2) Visible split at the front of the case doesn't allude to it being a premium solid block of a device. I wouldn't have these gripes if the qk65 v1 didn't get it so right in the first place. The v1 has proportionate side bezels and no visible splits in the case design. Overall the v1 looks more premium than this board.

the neo65 stil uses ribbon cables

Good

I just don't get why they called it a qk65 lmfao... Has nothing to do with the original in terms of appearance or sound

I don’t mind the screen itself, it’s that awful bezel for the screen and the way it hangs off the keyboard. To me it looks like a pimple on something beautiful. As someone that was absolutely excited for a v2, this became an immediate skip once I saw the screen placement and bezel for it. It’s a shame they are just turning into a budget Matrix wannabe brand

Nothing wrong with the board, just bit too much going around it. If there would have been an option to opt either or none this would have been a hit on the first stop! Not everyone is a gamer or likes rgb!

this board flopped so hard they had to release a classic version without the led and screen lmao

the case is attached together by plastic clips…lol

The main problem I have with this board is the sound, and the aesthetics. I don't like the screen, and the clackiness of the board. What I loved about the original qk65 was the simplistic look of it, and the deeeeeeep sound. Qk65 v1 is still the deepest sounding keyboard I've ever heard. I see the Neo better than the V2 in every way. It has the same clacky sound signature with the clean simplistic look, and plus it's cheaper.

qk dropdded the ball on this one.

I still don't understand the aversion to screws in favor of all these "quick release" solutions. 2 or 4 easily replaceable and repairable screws for some solution that is less reliable. All to save 30 seconds. Said the same about the JRIS and the Cycle7. Just will never understand it. Anyway, yes I'm not that impressed with this board from the looks. The engineering is nice, especially the PCB magnetic connectors. But I ulmately prefer the Neo65 design, look, and simplicity.

I sincerely despise how inconsistent QwertyKeys are with anything. This keyboard is a perfect evidence of this. Yet again, the gaskets mount to the PCB meaning you could build this keyboard plateless. But they don't offer a solder PCB and their excuse is "well no one buys them". Somehow this has never been an issue with previous QK boards and isn't an issue at all with their Neo series which is now replacing QK when it comes to a newcomer's first build (hence why the "But QK is for the newcomers to be their first keyboard" doesn't work here). Listening to Maker Mods' sound tests of this keyboard plateless: they finally got something nice! But they don't want you to build a keyboard this way. (By the way I think there's some work to be done with your recording setup. This keyboard ended up sounding incredibly thin in your tests compared to others I've heard of this board.) Another pain point is the lack of QMK/VIA support because of the added screen no one asked for. Considering the state of QK Config from all I've heard of it, that's a huge no-no for a gimmick that wears off very very quickly. Last I checked there also were keyboards with QMK/VIA support despite having an extra screen. You simply needed another software just for it. I'd also argue that this screen doesn't make this keyboard any special. The mounting options are special and it'd be even more special if you could build it plateless, the design is special, the sound is special. Unfortunately QK is a company that lives off hype. One that rejects valid criticisms and still addresses those in future keyboards (see them refusing to add a broader layour support on hotswap PCBs as they don't want to use flipped hotswap sockets to avoid interferences...) I dunno this keyboard just ain't it, like most of QK's recent boards. The plastic clips for the top case already is just... Incredibly stupid. Why not use magnets like Monokei did on the Kei V2, or a ball-catch system like TKD have done on Cycle7 and Cycle8 alongside Mykeyclub and their Jris80? Or why not just go back to screws alltogether? It's the same kind of nonsensical decision making that brought us the magnetic connector which came to replace ribbon cables they were using before... Even though JST cables are a thing and are also more convenient than ribbon cables. They didn't have to re-engineer a whole proprietary connector that will bring even more warranty cases on the gigantic pile they already have. PS: People didn't hate on the Think6.5 V2's badge because people still had the choice between a corner badge or one in the same position as the QK65 V2's screen. QK doesn't give you any options and will instead redirect you to a completely different keyboard (like you did). This ain't it.

For me, the board flops. It had the perfect sound profile; this one sounds like every other generic entry board on the market. The lights and screen feel gimmicky, serving no practical function. it lost what made the qk65 the king in the first place and is a significant downgrade in my opinion.

I will never understand why someone would enter a hobby like this and load up on low quality budget boards like this. If you need ONE keyboard and aren't really into the intricacies of the hobby-- sure. Get a QK board. But if you're an enthusiast, or entering the enthusiast realm-- save up for a high quality keyboard you actually want and not a dozen cope budget boards you will have no use for after jumping to the next one.

Anyone know the keycap’s name at 5:40? Pls tell me, thanks a lot 🥹