The original used standard Cherry MX Reds. The new model debuts a custom-manufactured V4 Silent Linear switch. These switches have a reduced pre-travel (1.8mm) and a soft bottom-out bumper. They are factory pre-lubed, eliminating the "scratchy" feel of budget switches. The result is a keystroke that feels like pressing into warm butter.
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The Perfect Typist 65 New is not for the accountant who lives on the number pad. Instead, it is built for:
Not speed drills—accuracy drills. I used free tools like Monkeytype and Keybr, but with a twist: if my accuracy dropped below 98%, I restarted the test. perfect typist 65 new
A "perfect typist" needs a perfect layout. The Perfect Typist 65 New runs on an RP2040 microcontroller with full QMK and VIA support.
You do not need to be a programmer to remap keys. Download VIA, plug in the keyboard, and you can drag-and-drop functions to any key in real-time. The "New" model includes 8 layers of customization. The original used standard Cherry MX Reds
Popular typist macros for the Perfect Typist 65 New:
Noise matters. A distracting keyboard ruins focus. "New" 65% keyboards come pre-loaded with silicone dampening, foam, and plate padding. They produce a "thock" (deep, quiet marble-on-wood sound) rather than a "clack" (sharp, high-pitched plastic sound). Cons: The Perfect Typist 65 New is not
The Perfect Typist 65 New is a compact 65% mechanical keyboard designed for typists who want a balance of desk space efficiency and essential functionality. It pairs a focused layout with modern features to deliver a comfortable, responsive typing experience.
The original used standard Cherry MX Reds. The new model debuts a custom-manufactured V4 Silent Linear switch. These switches have a reduced pre-travel (1.8mm) and a soft bottom-out bumper. They are factory pre-lubed, eliminating the "scratchy" feel of budget switches. The result is a keystroke that feels like pressing into warm butter.
Pros:
Cons:
The Perfect Typist 65 New is not for the accountant who lives on the number pad. Instead, it is built for:
Not speed drills—accuracy drills. I used free tools like Monkeytype and Keybr, but with a twist: if my accuracy dropped below 98%, I restarted the test.
A "perfect typist" needs a perfect layout. The Perfect Typist 65 New runs on an RP2040 microcontroller with full QMK and VIA support.
You do not need to be a programmer to remap keys. Download VIA, plug in the keyboard, and you can drag-and-drop functions to any key in real-time. The "New" model includes 8 layers of customization.
Popular typist macros for the Perfect Typist 65 New:
Noise matters. A distracting keyboard ruins focus. "New" 65% keyboards come pre-loaded with silicone dampening, foam, and plate padding. They produce a "thock" (deep, quiet marble-on-wood sound) rather than a "clack" (sharp, high-pitched plastic sound).
The Perfect Typist 65 New is a compact 65% mechanical keyboard designed for typists who want a balance of desk space efficiency and essential functionality. It pairs a focused layout with modern features to deliver a comfortable, responsive typing experience.