I finally did it. I made my first-ever talking head video 😳 But I felt strongly about this keyboard and just had to share my thoughts.
It’s a review of the Jiffy75, my first proper split keyboard, and I talk through what it was like coming into this form factor as a complete beginner.
I was nervous making it, and I’m somehow even more anxious sharing it, but here goes!
Hope this is okay to share. I’m still fairly new to writing about keyboards, so happy to hear any thoughts or corrections.
I’ve been playing around with the Weikav Lucky65 V3 and ended up writing some thoughts on it.
This isn’t really a full-on review. It’s more me thinking out loud about where it sits in my keyboard journey.
My basic take is:
Lucky65 V3 = cleaner, calmer, more restrained
NUT65 = more feature-packed, more playful, more visually loud
I like both, but for different reasons.
The Lucky65 V3 feels like the board I’d recommend to someone who wants a clean aluminium 65% that can work with loads of different keycap sets. The NUT65 feels more like the one for someone who wants extra features, a bigger battery, and a bit more desk presence.
Also, I still think it’s pretty wild that we’re now getting aluminium boards with ball-catch structures, pogo pins, hotswap, and VIA support at this sort of price.
Budget boards are getting seriously good.
I wrote more about it here:
https://www.uktech.blog/2026/06/keyboard-review-weikav-lucky65-v3-less.html
If you have either (or both!) of these keyboards, I'd love to hear from you and see how you've set up!
Hope this is okay to share. I’m still fairly new to writing about keyboards, so happy to hear any thoughts or corrections.
I’ve been playing around with the Weikav Lucky65 V3 and ended up writing some thoughts on it.
This isn’t really a full-on review. It’s more me thinking out loud about where it sits in my keyboard journey.
My basic take is:
Lucky65 V3 = cleaner, calmer, more restrained
NUT65 = more feature-packed, more playful, more visually loud
I like both, but for different reasons.
The Lucky65 V3 feels like the board I’d recommend to someone who wants a clean aluminium 65% that can work with loads of different keycap sets. The NUT65 feels more like the one for someone who wants extra features, a bigger battery, and a bit more desk presence.
Also, I still think it’s pretty wild that we’re now getting aluminium boards with ball-catch structures, pogo pins, hotswap, and VIA support at this sort of price.
Budget boards are getting seriously good.
I wrote more about it here:
https://www.uktech.blog/2026/06/keyboard-review-weikav-lucky65-v3-less.html
If you have either (or both!) of these keyboards, I'd love to hear from you and see how you've set up!
I recently published my write-up on the Weikav NUT65.
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Quick disclaimer: this review looks back at where I was in January, right near the start of my mechanical keyboard journey. I am much further along now, but I wanted to keep the post honest to how I experienced the board at the time. So please be kind. Some of this is very much written from a beginner’s point of view.
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The NUT65 was the keyboard I bought after the Leobog Hi75C Pro left me wanting something more refined. I liked the Hi75C Pro, but the software made me understand why people keep saying “QMK/VIA or bust”.
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The NUT65 felt like the next logical step: a sleeker 65% aluminium barebones kit, VIA support, a ball-catch quick-release system, and a front RGB strip that completely won me over.
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My build uses AKKO x Monsgeek Green Fog heavy linear switches with Green Translucent SA-profile keycaps. The switches took a few days to adjust to, but once I got used to the heavier feel, I really enjoyed it.
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A few takeaways:
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- the ball-catch system is genuinely excellent
- the board feels very good for the price
- the front RGB strip gives it a lot of character
- VIA support is useful, but setup was more fiddly than expected
- barebones kits get expensive once switches and keycaps enter the room
- no dust cover was a small disappointment
- no ISO support may matter to UK users
- my build has a nice marbly thock sound profile
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You can read the full review, the transformation of it, and a couple of videos (including a typing test) at the https://www.uktech.blog/2026/06/keyboard-review-weikav-nut65-i-wanted.html
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Has anyone else tried the NUT65, Lucky65 V2, or other Weikav boards?
Please note before you bring out your pitchforks, I'm retracing my steps in the hobby and this is me trying to relive how it was two weeks in, and back then, I somehow convinced myself I was ready for my first barebones kit. And that keyboard was the Leobog Hi75C Pro.
I bought it when I was still very much learning what I liked, what “thock” actually meant (cue all the smells like heaven memes), and why everyone seemed to have very strong opinions about switches, keycaps and sound profiles. What the hell was wrong with those who liked the CLACK?!?! (I know, I know, but please remember, this was TWO WEEKS IN!!!)
At the time, I went with a yellow aluminium kit, TTC Venus switches, and a set of keycaps that felt right to me then (you'll understand what I mean by this).
I’ve recently revisited the board as part of my keyboard journey and rebuilt it with a new set of switches and keycaps. I’ve included:
Build notes:
I’m still fairly new to the hobby, just celebrated six months, actually! But this board was probably one of the first that made me realise how much fun there is in experimenting.
Full write-up, photos and videos are here:
https://www.uktech.blog/2026/06/my-first-ever-barebones-kit-keyboard.html
I'd love to hear your thoughts and opinions on this, especially if you also own(ed) a Hi75C! Post photos as well, I'd love to see your builds!
I'm still fairly new to the hobby, but there was one switch that was dubbed by many as the Queen of Budget Thock - The Akko Rosewoods. Here's a typing test!
Build details:
I'd love to hear what you think and if you have any suggestions or preferred configurations I can try out here.
That's when it all started. 😅
Kidding aside, the INTROS are at the top of the list in getting installed.