Ginkgo65 Keyboard Kit
Best customizable foundation for mechanical keyboard enthusiasts seeking a refined typing experience.
Discover the Ginkgo65 Keyboard Kit by Wuque Studio x M•ONE, a premium 65% mechanical keyboard designed for enthusiasts. This kit offers a personalized typing experience with its isolation gasket mount for superior acoustics and feel. Customize your build with a wide selection of plate materials and choose between hot-swap or solderable PCBs. The Ginkgo65 provides a solid foundation for creating your ideal mechanical keyboard, blending detailed customization with high-quality construction.
$23.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.8
/ 5
Category Rank
10
/ 3654
#10 in Keyboards
Price vs Category Average
-84%
Below average
Layout
65
/ %
Who it's for
- Typists seeking a soft, cushioned, and quiet typing experience
- Aesthetes looking for a unique, elegant desk centerpiece
- Newcomers wanting premium build quality at an accessible price
Who should skip it
- Beginners intimidated by precise assembly and tolerance adjustments
- Shoppers needing immediate shipping without aftermarket price premiums
- Customization enthusiasts who prefer swapping plate materials easily
Performance breakdown
Typing feel
Isolation gasket mounting delivers a soft, consistent, and highly refined experience.
Acoustic profile
Well-dampened internals produce a clean, satisfying sound signature for enthusiasts.
Build flexibility
Extensive plate and PCB options allow for deep, personalized hardware tuning.
Construction quality
Premium materials and precise engineering ensure a sturdy, long-lasting foundation.
Assembly accessibility
Requires some technical patience but rewards builders with a bespoke result.
Desk footprint
Compact 65% layout maximizes workspace without sacrificing essential typing functionality.
Key Specs
Layout
65%
Mounting Style
Isolation Gasket Mount
Includes
Daughterboard
Plate Options
Aluminum (Multi Layout), Aluminum (Fixed Layout), Brass (Multi Layout), Carbon Fiber (Multi Layout), FR4 (Multi Layout), POM (Multi Layout), Polycarbonate (Multi Layout)
PCB Options
Hot-swap (Fixed Layout), Solder (Multi Layout)
Available Components
Foam Kit, PE Sheet
Backlighting Type
None
Is Ergonomic
false
Features
- Compact 65% layout for balanced desk space.
- Isolation gasket mount for refined typing feel.
- Includes a daughterboard for expanded connectivity.
- Multiple plate materials for sound and feel customization.
- Hot-swap and solderable PCB options for build flexibility.
- Optional dampening kits for advanced sound tuning.
What customers say
The Wuque Studio x M•ONE Ginkgo65 Keyboard Kit earns high praise for its exceptional balance of design and typing performance. Users consistently highlight the sophisticated aesthetic, noting the unique ginkgo leaf motif and clean aluminum chassis as major attractions. Functionally, the gasket mounting delivers a satisfyingly soft and bouncy typing feel, resulting in a premium, deep sound profile. While assembly requires typical custom kit patience, the resulting build quality is deemed exceptional. Consumers frequently perceive the kit as offering outstanding value, providing high-grade materials and precision machining often found in much pricier boards. Overall, the Ginkgo65 successfully merges superior form and function, making it a highly recommended choice in the 65 percent custom space.
Know before you buy
The hot-swap PCB allows you to plug in mechanical switches without soldering, making it ideal for beginners or those who like to swap switches frequently. The solderable PCB requires you to permanently solder each switch to the board, which offers more layout flexibility and a more secure connection for advanced builders.
The isolation gasket mount suspends the plate and PCB assembly using gaskets, which eliminates direct contact with the case. This results in a softer, more flexible typing feel and helps produce a more consistent, refined acoustic profile compared to traditional tray-mount keyboards.
Plate material significantly influences both sound and feel. Aluminum and brass provide a stiffer, more rigid typing experience with a higher-pitched sound, while materials like POM, FR4, and Polycarbonate offer more flex and a deeper, muted acoustic signature.
No, the Ginkgo65 does not feature any integrated backlighting or RGB LEDs. It is designed as a purist mechanical keyboard kit focused on build quality, acoustics, and typing feel.
The daughterboard separates the USB-C port from the main PCB. This design allows for a more consistent flex across the keyboard and makes the port more durable and easier to replace if necessary.
Yes, the dampening kits are compatible with all plate options. Using the foam and PE sheet will further mute the sound and reduce hollow resonance, which is particularly effective if you prefer a 'thockier' or more dampened sound profile.
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