Neo65 CU - 65% ISO+ANSI Mechanical Aluminium Custom Keyboard Kit

Neo65 Cu – compact 65% custom with brass bottom

The Neo65 Cu is Neo Studio's compact take on the Cu series: a 65% layout with a single blocker, built around a solid brass bottom. It carries over the bezel proportions and rounded corners of the original Neo65 and pairs them with a new, curved bottom case. If you want a compact board that looks refined, feels substantial and sounds deep, this is a well-considered complete package.

Design

An ultra-slim side bezel keeps the look understated and lets the board blend into almost any setup. New is a layered waistline that harmonises with the brass bottom: the curved bottom case softens the visual weight of the brass and keeps the front profile slender and elegant despite the mass.

PVD stainless steel weight & compass logo

Instead of the aluminium battery compartment used on earlier models, the Neo65 Cu features a large, mirror-finished PVD stainless steel weight. It is more than decorative: the large surface area and higher density suppress vibrations more effectively for a more consistent typing sound. At the centre sits a compass-inspired logo that echoes the brand's visual language – the pointer matches the bottom case, while the four dots match the top case colour.

Structure & acoustics

To deliver a full, hollow-free sound, Neo Studio relies on several structural measures. A chamber isolation system in the bottom case fills the space beneath the PCB while leaving enough room for typing travel – reducing hollowness even without additional foam fillers. Rather than a ball-catch mechanism, which creates unavoidable metal-on-metal contact, the Neo65 Cu uses an internal locking structure: top and bottom case are screwed together with extra buffering around the screw holes, so case ping is nearly eliminated. Combined with the dense materials – brass in the bottom, stainless steel in the weight – the result is a calm, controlled sound signature.

Dual-mounting: top mount & PCB gasket mount

The new structure allows both mounting styles in one board for the first time. The isolated top mount uses thick silicone gaskets around the mounting screws – preserving the slightly firmer feedback of a traditional top mount while reducing vibration and avoiding direct metal contact. Alternatively, the softer PCB gasket mount is available. The mounting points were tuned for the 65% layout over several rounds of prototyping so that keypresses stay consistent across all areas, including the edge keys.

PCB options

All three PCBs are VIA-compatible, 1.6mm thick (non-flex cut), support ANSI and ISO, offer NKRO and come without per-key RGB.

• Tri-mode hot-swap: USB-C, Bluetooth and 2.4GHz. A 2.4GHz dongle is included.
• Wired hot-swap: USB-C only.
• Solder: USB-C only, switches are soldered.

Note: the advanced ANY key feature is not supported in wireless mode.

The included plate adds further character to the sound: from firm and clacky to soft and thocky, the spectrum runs roughly from carbon fiber through aluminium and PC to PP. Choose your plate in the configurator.

Who is the Neo65 Cu for?

The Neo65 Cu is for anyone after a compact 65% board with a high-quality feel and a deep, controlled sound – without giving up connectivity. The substantial weight and brass bottom appeal to enthusiasts who like a board to sit firmly on the desk. With a choice between top mount and PCB gasket mount plus four plate materials, the typing feel can be tailored from firmer to softer and more flexible.

Barebone note: The Neo65 Cu is a barebone kit. Case, PCB (of your choice), plate (of your choice) and PCB clip-in NeoStab stabilisers are included. Switches and keycaps are not included and must be purchased separately.