Zoom65 v2.5
At a glance
Essential Editions have an Electrostatic coating.
Special Edition colors have an anodized or Electrophoresis finish. They feature an accent chamfer like Zoom75 SE or Zoompad SE. Instead of a backplate, the bottom case is all Aluminum!
Default knob is a Nightlight knob and the default PCB is Tri-mode that supports 2.4Ghz, Bluetooth and wired connection. VIA supported.
Zoom65 v2.5 illuminates Nightlight knobs.
Zoom65 v2.5 PCB and SS Internal Weight are not compatible with earlier versions and vice versa
Soul Land assembled keyboards, keycaps and coiled cables are located here
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Add-ons & Accessories
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The Details
EE / SE Kit Contents
- Aluminum top and bottom case of buyer's choice
- Aluminum / SS external weight of buyer's choice
- Aluminum / PVD coated brass rotary Nightlight knob matching the external weight
- EE: Backplate matching the case unless otherwise specified
- SE: No backplate. SE bottom case does not support backplates.
- Hot-swap, Tri-mode / VIA PCB with per-key RGB. Buyer's choice of with or without flexcuts.
- Daughterboard + JST cable
- 2.4 GHz Receiver
- Polycarbonate plate
- Gasket sleeves
- 2250mAh Li-ion battery
- PORON Dampener Kit (Plate foam, switch foam, PCB foam & gaskets)
- 1 set of WS Stabs v3.1 stabilizers
- Silicone Feet
- Screws & Allen keys
- Coiled USB case
- Storage case
Internal SS weight sold separately.
Disclaimer
Since there are so many variations, many of the images provided on the product page are renders and are for display purposes only. The renders are given to provide an idea to what the final product will look like. The physical product may have some differences. Please also refer to the prototype's photos as reference before purchasing.
Acceptable Quality Standards
Please read this document to see what type of quality control standards will apply to the Zoom65 v2.5
Specs
- Gasket mount design
- Keyboard layout: 20 keys
- 1.2mm PCB with Ai03 Universal DB
- Default plate: Polycarbonate
- 6.5° Typing angle
- 20mm front height
- EE case finish: Electrostatic sprayed, GT Silver is nano coated.
- SE case finish: E-white has an electrophoresis coating, the rest are anodized.
- Tri-mode PCB BT polling rate: 125hz
- Tri-mode PCB 2.4GHz polling rate: 1000hz
- Tri-mode PCB wired mode & wired PCB polling rate: 1000hz
- Bluetooth PCB can be used in wired or wireless mode.
- Tri-mode PCB supports VIA and not QMK. The wired PCB supports both QMK and VIA.
- EE with Alu knob / weight / Glass Back Plate: 1.35 kg
- EE with with brass knob / PVD SS weight / Glass Back Plate: 1.64kg
- EE with Alu knob / weight / SS PVD Mirror Back Plate: 1.44 kg
- EE with with brass knob / PVD SS weight / SS PVD Mirror Back Plate: 1.73kg
- SE with Alu knob / weight: 1.73 kg
- SE with with brass knob / PVD SS weight: 2.65kg
- Internal brass weight (sold separately): 0.234kg
What's new in v2.5
Full Aluminum SE cases
All Zoom65 v2.5 Special Edition have a full aluminum bottom case. The Essential Edition (EE) colorways still come with a glass or PVD SS backplate.
Nightlight Knobs
Every Zoom65 V2.5 kit comes with a nightlight knob by default. This knob has a frosted window in the center to let the LED in the encoder stalk shine through
Tri-mode PCB with per-key RGB
The new Zoom65 v2.5 PCB supports 2.4Ghz RF as well as Bluetooth and Wired connections. The PCB also support per-key RGB lighting!
Tri-mode PCB
Bluetooth, RF & Wired!
An all-in-one PCB! You can connect to your devices via Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4Ghz RF (USB receiver included) and in plain old wired mode. You can charge the battery with any USB-C cable (not included), or simply use it in wired mode for a while!
Multi-layout
The new Tri-Mode PCB is fully compatible with VIA, the powerful GUI widely renowned for it's customizability and ease of use. Remap any key on the keyboard on many different layers, including the knob. Use built in powerful shortcuts and macros, or define your own!
Battery Included
Every Zoom65 v2.5 comes with a 2250 mAh Li-ion battery included in the kit. Once it's out of charges simply connect your keyboard to your PC / laptop using the included USB-C cable.
Other Features
Unique chamfer
Special Edition Zoom65 V2.5 will have an accent chamfer on the inside edges similar to Zoom75 SE and Zoompad SE. Chamfers are polished too like in Zoom75.
Nightlight knobs!
These new default knobs function just like any other Zoom series knobs, but they have a frosted window to let the RGB LED in the encoder shine through the knob!
Per-key RGB
The Tri-Mode PCB support per-key RGB lighting. You can choose from provides a wide range of colors and effects for a different visual experience.
Multi-layout
Unlike traditional keyboards, you are not stuck with just one layout on Zoom 65 V2.5. Change things up every now and then with split backspace, left shift and spacebar! You can also switch between normal and stepped caps lock or ANSI.
Hot-swap sockets
Zoom65 V2.5 hot-swap, Tri-mode PCB features Kailh Hot Swap sockets that allow you to just push the switches on, no soldering required! Changing switches is a breeze, you can go from linear to tactile in a matter of minutes, all on the same keyboard!
WS Stabilizers V3.1
A slight revision of the new stabilizers were under development for almost one year, and will be included with every edition of the Zoom65 v2.5
Gasket mount
Zoom65 v2.5 uses a gasket isolation mount structure for a soft, bouncy and pleasant typefeel that won't fatigue your fingers even after hours of typing. Gasket mount keyboards sound better and feel more even throughout the board than the typical off-the-rack tray mount keyboards.
Gasket sleeves
The gasket sleeves are made of supercritical foam, it can stabilize the plate as the same time giving appropriate space allowing it to flex in a balanced way. Just the right softness, not too stiff, not too much flex.
Foam included
In order to reduce resonance, many tests were done on the foaming material of the Zoom65 v2.5. Meletrix made the new PORON lighter and denser, as a result they make the keyboard sound more concentrated and deeper than stock settings.
Plate variety
Plates in other materials, such as brass, aluminum and FR4, can be sold as add-on accessories, and they dramatically change the feel and sound of the keyboard
Internal Weight - Sold separately
Take your keyboard to the next level with an internal SS weight, sold separately. It weighs about 234 grams.
Extras included
Zoom65 V2.5 comes with almost everything you need to put together your first keyboard, including an USB-C cable, premium WS stabilizer v3.1 and a carrying case. All you need to get are switches and keycaps of your choice and you're all set!