This subtle exterior belies a true powerhouse - and that’s exactly the way it should be.
Hall effect switches have been seldom used in even thebest gaming keyboards.
At $139.99 / 139.99, the KB65HE is slightly more competitive in pricing than we’ve seen previously.
The solid aluminum chassis is certainly weighty, coming in at just over 1kg.
That’s also due to detachable (and swappable) rubber feet underneath.
Two sets are included out of the box, allowing for a flat or slightly elevated form factor.
I naturally prefer a higher incline than I got here, but I was never uncomfortable during testing.
The legends up top allow for a beam of RGB lighting to shine through as well.
These caps have been developed in collaboration with Ducky - the brand behind the fantastically craftedDucky One 3.
At the top end of the scale that makes for noticeably speedy typing and gameplay.
What’s more, these are still fantastic feeling switches in their own right.
Each press is particularly smooth, while still providing a solid tension to keep everything precise and accurate.
That means a lot of extra work when plugging the old switches back into their PCB.
The form factor itself sits within that 65% happy medium.
That was a dark time.
I was able to rotate through items and lob grenades far quicker here.
Even more measured experiences like Assassin’s Creed Odyssey benefitted from these switches.
The tension under each key was just enough to keep actuation snappy and sensitive while also preventing unwanted presses.
Should you buy the Endgame KB65HE?
If you don’t need the extra arrow or navigation keys there are some alternative options out there.
This dinky keyboard also allows for more of a joystick-like response from your switches.
It’s a unique experience - and once you’ve mastered it it really can be a game-changer.
Again, though, you’re dropping the additional arrow keys in this 60% form factor.
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