Neo65 Cu Barebones Kit [Pre-Order]

NEO60 & NEO65 Cu

Pre-Order 28.02 - 11.03.25

Design & Appearance

The Neo65 & 60 Cu Cu's design focuses on the copper bottom while making several improvements over the Neo75 Cu. Instead of an aluminium battery compartment, NEO have 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 centre, 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 refined and elegant thanks to all these design elements.

Chamber Isolation

To minimise hollowness, NEO have designed a sophisticated acoustic chamber for both Neo65 Cu and Neo60 Cu. The bottom case features strategic cutouts that maximise 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.

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.

The 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.

Layout & PCB Options

Three PCB options are available: Tri-Mode Hotswap (USB-C/BT/2.4GHz), Wired Hotswap, and Solder PCB. All PCBs are 1.6mm thick without flex cuts and are VIA-compatible with no per-key RGB.

Specifications

Typing angle: 8°
Front height: 18.6mm
Size: Neo65 Cu: 108.8mm * 311.35mm
Built Weight: Neo65 Cu: 2.5kg (with Tri-Mode PCB), 2.67kg (with Wired PCB)
Layout options: Neo65 Cu features a 65% layout with a single blocker

The Nitty Gritty

Pre-Order Information

Batch 1
Start Date: 28th February 2025
End Date: 7th March 2025

QC Disclaimer

Spray-coated Nebula contains micro-glitter
Renders are for reference only. Please note that actual product colors may vary under different lighting conditions. Color differences between the render and the actual product will not be considered a quality issue.
Dusk are random mixes of gradients, so the result on each unit may vary.
The oxidation of brass/copper weights is inevitable due to the characteristics of the material.

Group Buy & Pre-Order Policy

Read our Group Buy & Pre-Order Policy here.

PCB Specifications

Tri-mode Hotswap PCB
- 1.6mm thick, non-flex cut
- Support USB-C, Bluetooth, and 2.4GHz connection
- Support both ANSI and ISO layout
- NKRO
- NO Per-key RGB

Wired Hotswap PCB
- 1.6mm thick, non-flex cut
- USB-C connection only
- Support both ANSI and ISO layout
- NKRO
- NO Per-key RGB

Solder PCB
- 1.6mm thick, non-flex cut
- USB-C connection only
- Support both ANSI and ISO layout
- NKRO
- NO Per-key RGB

The Tri-Mode PCB on this sale page comes with a pair of 2200mAh batteries.
The Wired PCB on this sale page comes with a pair of stainless steel fillers.
The Solder PCB on this sale page comes with a pair of foam fillers.