Keyboard Review: Weikav NUT65 - I wanted more from my last build
Preamble: I'm trying a different format to this blog post. In the last few posts, it was more about me just flowing, and it's not necessarily word vomit, but reading back to the posts, they were a bit of an exhaustive read! Well, at least I was exhausted, and I wrote them!
So with this post, I've made a conscious effort to outline my thoughts about the keyboard, sort them out, and write them in that process. I like it and will endeavour to use this format moving forward. I hope you like it.
Also, this is quite important – these series are written from the perspective of me trying to recall what I was thinking back then, a reflection of sorts. Would I buy the same keyboards today? Most likely not. But I didn't get to where I am without experiencing these keyboards. With that said, I hope you enjoy the read. Thank you.
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| Weikav NUT65. I built it once and didn't touch it again. Today it's getting a makeover. |
After the Leobog Hi75C Pro, I found myself in a strange position.
I liked that keyboard. I really did. It had a lot going for it, especially for someone still very new to the mechanical keyboard hobby. It looked good, sounded good, and helped me understand what a modern prebuilt keyboard could offer.
But after spending time with it, I also felt like I wanted more.
Not necessarily more features. Not even more RGB. I wanted something that felt a little more refined. Something sleeker. Something that felt like the next step rather than another version of what I already had.
That was where the Weikav NUT65 caught my attention.
The search after the Hi75C Pro
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| The Leobog Hi75C Pro (above) and the Weikav NUT65, after undergoing their overhauls. |
The biggest issue I had with the Leobog Hi75C Pro was the software.
The keyboard itself was enjoyable, but the software felt fiddly. It was one of those experiences that made me understand why so many people in the keyboard community say the following:
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| VIA is awesome |
At the time, I did not fully understand that mindset. I was still early in the hobby, still learning, and still discovering what mattered to me. But the more I looked into keyboards, the more I saw QMK and VIA being treated almost like a quality marker.
Not because every keyboard without VIA is bad.
But because good software matters.
A keyboard can sound amazing, feel great, and look stunning, but if changing basic settings feels like trying to defuse a tiny plastic bomb with a toothpick, then that eventually becomes part of the ownership experience.
The Weikav NUT65 seemed to fit what I wanted next.
It was a sleeker 65% layout, which I did not have at the time. It supported VIA. It had an aluminium case. It had that beautiful front RGB strip. It looked clean, modern, and a little bit special.
Then I started reading about Weikav.
Why Weikav?
Before buying the NUT65, I read quite a bit about the brand.
One thing that stood out was that there did not seem to be many negative reviews of Weikav boards. In fact, the Lucky65 V2 seemed to have a lot of praise around it. People talked about it as one of those budget aluminium keyboards that genuinely delivered more than expected.
The NUT65 appeared to be the next step.
From what I could gather, it improved on the Lucky65 V2 in several ways. Better design. Better internals. Better usability. More refinement.
And then there was that front RGB strip.
I know RGB can be divisive. Some people love it. Some people turn it off instantly. Some people behave as if a light strip personally insulted their ancestors.
But on the NUT65, it looked beautiful.
It was subtle enough to feel tasteful, but still distinctive enough to make the keyboard stand out. That front strip gave the board character. It made it feel different from the usual aluminium rectangle.
I was smitten.
At that point, I knew I wanted one.
Buying the NUT65
I eventually found the NUT65 on sale through AliExpress.
That made the decision easier, although this was also one of my first proper lessons in barebones keyboard maths.
The keyboard itself may have a tempting price, but it is not the full price of the build.
You still need switches.
You still need keycaps.
And if you are new to the hobby, it is very easy to tell yourself:
"I will just borrow switches and keycaps from another board."
That was my original plan.
Then the NUT65 arrived.
That plan disappeared almost instantly.
Once I had the keyboard in my hands, I did not want it to feel borrowed. I wanted it to have its own identity. Its own switches. Its own keycaps. Its own little corner of my desk.
This is how the hobby gets you.
Not through one big dramatic purchase, but through lots of tiny decisions that all seem perfectly reasonable at the time.
What comes in the box?
The packaging for the NUT65 was very barebones.
Inside the box, I got:
the keyboard kit
a keycap puller
a USB cable
a strange female-to-female USB-C adapter
a quick-start guide in the form of a card
That was pretty much it.
No dust cover. No extra flair. No premium unboxing theatre.
This was a small disappointment.
Every Epomaker keyboard I had owned up to that point came with a clear plastic dust cover. It is a small thing, but it is immediately noticeable when it is missing.
Is it a deal-breaker?
No.
But when you are dealing with a barebones kit that already expects you to bring your own switches and keycaps, a simple dust cover would have been nice.
First impressions
Right away, the NUT65 felt premium.
I need to put that into context, though. This was still early days for me in the hobby. I had not handled a huge number of aluminium boards. I had not built dozens of keyboards. I was still very much in the phase where every new board felt like opening a new door in some strange aluminium labyrinth.
Even with that said, the NUT65 made a strong first impression.
It felt solid. It looked clean. The proportions were excellent. The design felt considered.
This did not feel like a random keyboard casing with parts thrown inside it. It felt like Weikav had actually thought about the ownership experience.
And one of the clearest examples of that is the ball-catch quick-release system.
The ball-catch system is fantastic
The ball-catch quick-release system might be one of my favourite things about the NUT65.
Once you experience it, it is very hard not to want it on every keyboard moving forward.
No screws.
No faffing about.
No tiny hardware disappearing into the carpet dimension.
You can open the board quickly, make changes, check the internals, adjust things, and put it back together with far less drama.
For a barebones kit, this matters.
Part of the appeal of a keyboard like this is experimentation. You may want to try different switches. You may want to adjust the foam. You may want to see how the mounting system works. You may want to open it up simply because curiosity has grabbed you by the spacebar.
The NUT65 makes that process feel inviting rather than annoying.
That is a big win.
My build: green on green
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| Akko Green Fog switches. Heavy, green, and diffuses RGB aplenty. |
For switches, I went with AKKO x Monsgeek Green Fog heavy linear switches.
For keycaps, I paired them with KBDiy Green Translucent SA-profile keycaps.
The theme was not subtle.
Green keyboard. Green switches. Green keycaps.
At the time, I was doing a good deal of research into switches, but my main criteria were simple:
They needed to match the build.
The Green Fog switches fit the theme perfectly. I was also curious because I saw people praising their heavier weight. I had not used many heavy switches before, but I thought I would be fine.
I was wrong.
Very wrong.
The first few days were an adjustment. The switches felt noticeably heavier than what I was used to, and my fingers had to recalibrate. It was not unpleasant, but it was different. I had to work a little more for each keypress.
After a few days though, something clicked.
The weight started to feel controlled rather than tiring. The typing experience became more deliberate. The keyboard had a satisfying resistance to it, like it wanted me to slow down slightly and type with intention.
By the end of that adjustment period, I was very happy with the choice.
Sound and feel
The sound profile of this build is a nice marbly thock.
Back then, that was exactly what I wanted.
I was still deep in the phase where a good thocky keyboard felt like the endgame. A soft, rounded, satisfying sound that made typing feel more enjoyable than it had any right to be.
The NUT65 delivered that.
With the Green Fog switches and SA-profile keycaps, the board had a deeper, fuller character. Not harsh. Not sharp. Not thin.
It had that pleasing marble-like quality that makes you want to keep typing random sentences just to hear the board respond.
There is a part of the keyboard hobby that is completely irrational, and this is where it lives.
You open a notes app. You type nonsense. You delete it. You type more nonsense.
And somehow, that feels like time well spent.
The power switch under the Tab key
One of the stranger design choices is the power switch hidden underneath the Tab keycap.
At first, I thought this was weird.
Most wireless keyboards have a more obvious power switch somewhere on the back or underside. Having it under a keycap felt unusual, especially when you are still new to the hobby and expecting things to be in obvious places.
Over time, it bothered me less.
From what I understand, the NUT65 has good power management, and the switch is mostly there for long-term storage rather than daily use. In actual use, I can attest that the power management has been good enough that I do not find myself constantly needing to turn the board off.
There is also a design benefit.
By hiding the switch, the outside of the keyboard stays cleaner. There is no visible cut-out or awkward toggle breaking up the profile.
So yes, it is weird.
But it is also not as annoying as I first expected.
I might even say the hidden switch helps the keyboard look better overall.
VIA support: good, but not perfect
One of the reasons I wanted the NUT65 was VIA support.
After dealing with the fiddly software on the Hi75C Pro, VIA sounded like the clean, sensible option.
And to be fair, once I got it working, it was fine.
But getting there was more annoying than it needed to be.
I could not easily locate the JSON file at first, which made the process more fiddly than expected. For a keyboard that benefits from being associated with QMK and VIA, this part of the experience should be smoother.
So Weikav loses a few points here.
Not because VIA itself is bad, but because the onboarding could have been clearer.
Once it was running, though, the experience was much better than dealing with awkward proprietary keyboard software.
Barebones cost is still cost
This keyboard also taught me something important about barebones kits.
The price of the keyboard is not the price of the keyboard.
Not really.
If you already have spare switches and keycaps, then yes, a barebones kit can be very good value. But if you are still new to the hobby and building your collection from scratch, the final cost can climb quickly.
Switches add cost.
Keycaps add cost.
If you start matching themes, the cost becomes even more slippery.
This was something I technically understood before buying the NUT65, but I did not fully feel it until the board arrived. I thought I could borrow parts from other keyboards. Then I saw the NUT65 and immediately wanted it to have its own complete build.
That is when the true cost became clear.
This is not a criticism of Weikav. It is more of a warning for beginners.
Barebones kits are great, but do not forget to price the full build.
No ISO support
One potential deal-breaker is the lack of ISO layout support.
For some people, this will not matter. If you are happy with ANSI, then you can move on with your life and continue enjoying the keyboard.
But for UK users, and by extension most of the EU, ISO support can be a genuine consideration.
I personally wonder how much more expensive the keyboard would have been if ISO support had been included. Given the price point, I understand why compromises exist. But this is still worth mentioning, especially for anyone in the UK looking at this board.
A good price does not automatically erase layout preferences.
If you need ISO, this may not be the keyboard for you.
Are Weikav reviews too positive?
One slightly strange thing I noticed while researching Weikav boards is that the reviews are often overwhelmingly positive.
Almost suspiciously positive.
I can understand why some people see that and become cautious. When every review seems to say a board is amazing, it can start to feel too good to be true.
But I also think this criticism can be a little unfair.
Sometimes a product gets positive reviews because it is genuinely good for the price.
That is how I feel about the NUT65.
It is not perfect. The packaging is basic. The hidden power switch is unusual. The VIA setup could be clearer. There is no dust cover. ISO support is missing.
But for the money, the core keyboard experience is genuinely strong.
The build feels premium.
The design is attractive.
The sound is satisfying.
The ball-catch system is excellent.
The RGB strip gives it personality.
And as a barebones kit, it gives you enough room to make the keyboard feel like your own.
Final thoughts
The Weikav NUT65 arrived at the right time in my keyboard journey.
After the Leobog Hi75C Pro, I wanted something that felt more refined. Something that moved me closer to the enthusiast side of the hobby without completely emptying my wallet.
The NUT65 did that.
It gave me a sleeker layout, a better-feeling case, a more enjoyable building experience, and a keyboard that felt more personal because I had to choose the switches and keycaps myself.
It also taught me a few lessons.
Barebones kits are not always as cheap as they first appear.
Heavy switches need adjustment.
Good software matters.
A quick-release case can spoil you very quickly.
And sometimes, yes, the keyboard really is as good as people say it is.
The Weikav NUT65 is not flawless, but it is one of those keyboards that made me understand why people get excited about affordable aluminium barebones kits.
It felt like a proper step forward.
And at that point in my keyboard journey, that was exactly what I was looking for.
I'll close this blog post with a typing test. The new build of the NUT65 uses Akko Creamy Cyan clicky switches and these fascinating XVX Cat's Eye keycaps.
About the Author
Hi there, my name's Alan and I'm the creator of UK Tech Blog (UKTB), a UK-based technology website covering smartphones, gadgets, computing, mechanical keyboards, and the digital world that surrounds us all.
This blog is a place where I share my thoughts and journey through tech. I do this through hands-on reviews, commentary, and practical experiences.
Alongside my passion for tech and photography, I'm also an advocate for autism awareness and accessibility. I draw from personal experience as a parent. I believe technology should be inclusive, useful, and empowering for everyone.
Outside of tech, I enjoy photography, gaming, and music ranging from atmospheric black metal to post-rock.
UKTB was created as a space for my honest opinions, curiosity, and enthusiasm for modern technology without the unnecessary hype.
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