This Keyboard Floats on Magnets... and Too Much More - Zoom 65 V3 

So... at 13:35 (the flex test), I screwed up the captions... it's supposed to be Coil Mount, then Pogo Mount, then Magnetic Mount... my bad!

Jack of all mounting styles, master of none

Keyboard space starting to look like High End Audio market.

Looks like it has some cool customization, but I would also like to see it in a 75 version. As a (only slightly bitter) Zoom75 owner, I would say most people don't have to worry about having too many options. If it's like most of Meletrix's other boards, the whole group buy nonsense means 90% of the options will be sold out for eternity, or locked into panicked group buys from 3rd party sellers where stock evaporates in a couple hours.... oh, and the $20+ shipping for an $8 part if you have to buy direct. I bought the Zoom75 partially because of all the customization I was looking forward to playing with. So far after owning it for a close a year I have managed to get a single backplate I wanted to try. Every other thing I want is sold out always from any vendors I can find at least, including direct from Meletrix. I got the E-white version and the knob came damaged. I still don't have a replacement as the E-White knob has never been in stock anywhere. Even emails to Meletrix directly were just "it's out of stock." Maybe if you're used to or enjoy the group buy game it's fine, but I feel like there should be a PSA NOT to count on customizing your board with anything that doesn't come with it.

Always appreciate your takes in this space - thank you 🌞

My favorite thing about the Zoom series is the color combinations/knob, now they went overload with the mounting options too lmao. Can't wait for the GB!

Love your videos, can't wait for the group buy to start soon!

Man, I love you Videos!

I don't know what I'm expecting but they don't sound too different from some of the boards I own.

Yeah I never thought mounting style would change the sound, unless it changes the height of the PCB and enlarges the space between the case and the PCB. Great video Scott! :) Wait I'm not done yet. Carry on, sir! **hits play**

the magnetic gasket is so cool! your keyboard is basically levitating inside the case

Excellent review man!

Nice vid mate

Very comprehensive review and analyses! Love your video. My Zoom V3 is coming in Q4 2024. I will definitely be using your video as a reference when I build it!!!

The board sound fine with the "no" foam config even tho it was only 1.2mm flex cut pcb. I hope the 1.6mm pcb will deal a great impact on top mount sound

Meletrix boards are just too high on the front for me and I don’t like using a wrist rest. Consider yourselves warned. Other than that one flaw for me personally they are great.

V2.5 is absolutely boss! Im running this as my main after spending a fair bit of money on it 🤣 ended up going with the husky linears, after chosing them over morandi's. looking forward to this!

Screwless, modular and floating 👌

Not sure about being entry level, I have a Zoom75, with a few different plates to swap out. The biggest issue I have with Meletrix is that I have to make adjustments to the stabilizers all the time to prevent keycaps being stuck.

There are so many different ways to mount it! You must have had a hard time filming it.😊

The top mount flex test is actually crazy wtf it has more flex than my gasket mounted kb

Been wanting to try a Meletrix / Zoom board for probably 18 months but just never have the extra $$$ when they are in stock. May try to get this one but at this point still leaning towards a QK65v2 but that's because I'm a QK fan, just can't help it.

i love the sound of meletriz zoom boards however i hate that you cannot change the typing angle

I really want to try v3 once!!!💕

I use a Mac, which doesn't make as heavy use of navigation buttons as Windows/Linux and prefers other keyboard shortcuts for those functions. Also, when I have my Mac hooked up to my external monitor and speakers, most of the F row functions are useless as well. So, with trying to get as small of a keyboard as possible, I end up with two choices: a 65% with a knob that I program to switch tracks and play/pause music rather than control volume, or a TLK FKL where I remap some of the navigation buttons to control my music. So when it comes to 65% keyboards, I think I would go with a Zoom65 with knob over a Neo65, but if throw in a Neo70 then it becomes a serious contender. Between the Neo70 and the Zoom65, which do you think might be better? Also, are there any other good TKL FKL keyboards out there? Most of the ones I've seen are either crazy expensive or much less convenient to customize than the Neo70.

hi I'm looking for a deeper sound profile and was interested in the zoom v3, would you recommend 1.6 pcb and PC plate for this, which mounting style? planning on using boba u4t, and how would this compare to QK65 v2 in terms of what I'm looking for? thanks

wondering when the ball and catch release became so popular, been seeing them on a lot of keyboards

ahhh I want it in a 75% form factor

What would you pick between the zoom series and rainy75/nd75 in terms of sound and stabilisers?

I was really curious about zoom65v3, thank you for the good review. It's not in the review But I'd like you to introduce the unbuild weight of keyboard. It's not easy to search and find out...T_T I'm a Korean who lacks English, so if you have time, please set up Korean subtitles!

I never get the need to use plate foam with soft plates, put a few switches in the plate before inserting them into the pcb and it should work fine.

yeah like

I know it's weird. But to be honest, I hate the ball and catch 😂 it makes the bottom so hard to pick up. Also, I feel like it will make my kb scratch anytime. However, I must admit this makes changing build so much faster.

does the wood wrist rest come with the keyboard? If not can you please tell me where it can be purchased? thank you

I swear I drew up rough schematics for a magnetically mounted pcb like, last month. This happens a lot. I wonder if I should use this power..

Can I check what colour is the board shown in the video?

Is there support for 7u spacebar? Would be kinda silly to have all these customization options but no 7u bottom row

yo so is the thock sound for the type of mount universal for every keyboard or just for this one?

How are the hotswap sockets? I have a Zoom 98 and a Pad and the sockets are incredibly fragile. Don't dare swap switches more than 4 or 5 times unless I want to futz around with sewing needles to bend the contacts back into place. Meanwhile my original Zoom TKL faces down any switch swap like a champ.

Not keyboard related question, but what shirt are you wearing? That looks like a must have. @Keybored

How you disassemble top mount with ball catcher?)

at 13:35 (the flex test) the caption says coil mount for 3 of them, which ones are which?

that's cool, i wish they changed the look for this board though

Any new tkl in the market worth watching? My fav flavor is 65 but for work I'm exploring tkl. F row for excel.

Okay now make it split-ortho with thumb clusters.

In the flex section of the vid, I think you weren't able to change the caption for the other mounting styles. There were 3 coil springs shown.

Is this better than the neo 65?

THat's one chonky keyboard

Any issues with the magnets bottoming out? Or is that just never going to happen unless you're leaning on the keys?

still no Tsangan on this board, i just want to see that

From a business perspective, I don’t see how this keyboard makes sense. The multiple mounting options are inexpensive and can be passed along to the customer because everyone gets them. But the different colors, weights and such each create a unique sku. That’s very expensive because it requires high inventory or long ship times. I don’t understand how they’ll survive.

Am I missing something? Interested then check links sold out which seems to be the case with every keyboard.

It looks like your using the WS "Stupid"stabs... Your thoughts?

Any idea if this board is HE? Site says module, not sure what that means

tbh idt this keyboard is used for the true true enhusitests I think that this keeb is the transition between casual and enthusiast as you get the feel with different modules and mounting styles to tailor your preference

I feel like Zooms are lagging behind :/ I don't know I kinda feel this was underwhelming in terms of look and of sound it's too bad! That screen module and all the other also just feel put there like an after thought for some reason

They say "you don't need to lube the stabs" is it true? btw great video ;)

Very Video!

are both the 1.2mm and 1.6mm PCB hot swappable?

not in stock?

Hello :)

there were actually 3 other versions.... , v1, v2 & v2.5 lol

So different combinations and not one of them involves a pcb with no meme cuts

v3 ? 와우..ㅋㅋㅋ

1:16 all these combinations yet no variety in case design.

All of that for a...mid/average sound It's a pass for me. The price isn't competitive with other boards that actually sound good like the neos

The zoom 65 is cool but I would miss my f keys

I want to see all combination, get to work.

It looks cool but 65% format with unknown latency is completely useless to me outside a tiny niche of casual fps gaming for which I would buy a Wooting instead. I find 75% or even better TKL/miniTKL to be a far more useful and better looking all-rounder layout. A Galaxy80 for example, top stuff.

flex cuts always sounds bad imo

so your not the only one guilty of saying this but, I hate when people say "1.6 for better sound" from a hobby that heavily relies on preference they're is really no way to say "better sound" and don't get me wrong I'm not a "1.2 flexcut foam simp". I love 1.6 without foam and foam and 1.2 flexcut boards offers a sound you just can't get from a 1.6. obviously I'm not alone in liking 1.2 foam builds but I don't want it to be pushed out as an option.

Zoom spacebars sound so bad

Maybe it's just me but I find the design of the Zoom 65 rather ugly. It looks chunky. Also, you can't do most of the combinations because they're based on the colors, weights, and badges. The only real meaningful things are the mounting methods and plates.

without foam sounds like hot trash...rather unfortunate. still losing to the neo series

Cases? 4 Colors? 16 Plates? 6 Weights? 17 Badges? 9 PCBs? 2 Units in stock? 0

Meletrix spends so much money on sponsoring RU-vidrs and nothing on customer service. Avoid.

Just like every other zoom board they give these guys boards to review but never produce them. These “keyboard influencers” need to learn when to say no.

woque never be my choise, never have solder and can't swallow thier désign🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮