[Pre-order] Neo65 Cu

Pre-order ends: 
Estimated Delivery: 
Air - Late April
Sea - Late May/Early June

Extra Accessory Pack comes with:

• 12x Gaskets
• Rubber Feet (1 set in white, 1 set in black)
• Standoffs
• O-ring
• Back-up screws

Other Addons Here:

PCBs: click here!
Plates: click here!

Specifications:

• Typing angle: 8°
• Front height: 18.6mm
• Size：
  • 108.8mm * 311.35mm
• Weight (after build)：
  • 2.5kg (with tri-mode PCB)
  • 2.67kg (with wired PCB)

In the box: 

• Keyboard Case
  • For orders with tri-mode PCBs, two 2200 mAh batteries come pre-installed in the battery compartment
  • For orders with wired PCBs, two stainless steel fillers come pre-installed in the battery compartment
  • For orders with solder PCBs, two foam fillers come pre-installed in the battery compartment.
    • If you purchase the stainless steel battery compartment fillers in the extra part page, foam fillers will no longer be included.
• PCB kit
  • PCB of your choice
  • 1x PE sheet
  • 1x PCB Foam
  • Tri-mode PCB comes with a 2.4Ghz dongle
• Plate of your choice
• Poron case foam
• PCB Daughterboard and magnetic connectors - installed
• 12x Gaskets, 10x top-mount mounting gaskets (black) and screws
• Rubber feet in 2 colors
• Backup screws
• Stand-offs included with the hotswap PCB
• Keyboard carrying case
• 1x Keycap & Switch puller
• 1x Screwdriver
• 1 set of PCB clip-in NeoStab
• USB-C cable

Appearance Design

The Neo65 Cu and Neo60 Cu feature the same bezel proportions and rounded corners as the previous Neo65, with an ultra-slim side bezel that seamlessly complements any desk setup and theme.

In line with the Cu series theme, we've expanded our color palette to include more vibrant options. These include the highly requested Teal color alongside fan favorites from our previous releases. The combination of the vivid top case with the copper bottom creates a striking, dynamic aesthetic.

We've also introduced a more layered waistline design that harmonizes beautifully with the copper bottom to enhance the design language of the Cu series. The curved bottom case softens the visual weight of the copper, creating a sleeker and more slender front profile.

The Neo65 & 60 Cu Cu's design focuses on the copper bottom while making several improvements over the Neo75 Cu. Instead of an aluminum battery compartment, we've added a large, mirror-finished PVD stainless steel weight. This weight is more than decorative—its extensive surface area and higher density better suppress vibrations, resulting in more consistent typing sounds. At the center, we've incorporated a compass-inspired logo that echoes the Core series Neo65 logo while highlighting Neo brand's iconic symbolism. Despite their substantial weight compared to standard keyboards, the Neo65 Cu and Neo60 Cu remain refinded and elegant thanks to all these design elements.

Structure

Chamber Isolation in Bottom Case

To minimize hollowness, we've designed a sophisticated acoustic chamber for both Neo65 Cu and Neo60 Cu. The bottom case features strategic cutouts that maximize filling between the PCB and bottom case while maintaining sufficient space for typing movement. This design, combined with the material properties of the bottom case, significantly reduces hollow sound without requiring foam fillers.

Internal Locking Structure

We addressed metal contact vibrations between the top and bottom cases by adopting an internal locking structure. While ball-catch mechanisms are convenient, they create unavoidable metal-to-metal contact that causes inconsistent typing sounds around the latches without foam dampening. Therefore, we've implemented internal locking screws to attach the top and bottom cases. With additional buffering around the screw holes, the noise from direct metal contact is nearly eliminated.

Key factors that influence keyboard hollowness include airflow, sealing, space, and material properties. For the Neo65 & 60 Cu, we've made specific structural improvements to enhance sound performance:

• Material Properties: Using dense materials like copper for the bottom case and stainless steel for the large weight.
• Space: A chamber isolation system in the bottom case efficiently fills the spaces beneath the PCB.
• Sealing: Non-direct metal contact through internal locking structure.

These design choices significantly reduce hollowness and case ping, allowing users to experience the keyboard's true sound signature.

Dual-Mounting System

The Neo65 & 60 Cu supports both PCB gasket mount (carried over from the Neo65) and isolated top mount. In previous designs, our ball-catch structure prevented top mount implementation since the plate/PCB screw holes would conflict with ball-catch components. The Neo65 & 60 Cu's new structure eliminates this limitation, making top mount possible this time.

Our isolated top mount design incorporates thick silicone gaskets around the mounting screws. This approach maintains the tactile feedback of a traditional top mount while reducing vibration and eliminating direct metal contact.

Although the Neo65 Cu and Neo60 Cu share the same structure, their mounting points are specially tailored through multiple rounds of prototyping to better suit their respective layouts. This ensures consistent keypresses across all areas, including the edge keys, for a balanced and uniform typing experience.