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Kreo Hive 65 Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Layout size:65%Connection type:USBSwitch type:mechanicalPolling rate:1000 Hz

Kreo Hive 65 Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the keyboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best keyboards on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 76% of models
Score components

80%

6.2

Technical score

20%

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User score

▼Worse than 76% of keyboards
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

34%

6.5

Connectivity & Power

28%

3.3

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

6.8

Features

6%

4.9

Design

▼Worse than 68% of keyboards
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of keyboard Kreo Hive 65

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

34%

6.5

Connectivity & Power

28%

3.3

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

6.8

Features

6%

4.9

Design

6.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you prefer a keyboard that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Kreo Hive 65 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 82.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the keyboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a keyboard that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.4
Switch type
mechanical
Switch feel
linear / tactile / clicky
Switch name
?
Actuation force
50 g
Min actuation distance
2 mm
Min actuation distance
2 mm
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 2 mm, which is longer than 66.5% of keyboards and equal to 33.2% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
65%
Layout standard
ANSI
N. of keys
64
N. of keys
64
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 64 keys, which is fewer than 89.9% of keyboards and equal to 1.7% of keyboards.
Profile
standard
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Connection type
USB
Connection type
USB
▼ Worse than 58% of models
This keyboard offers USB connectivity, which is less versatile than 57.6% of keyboards and equal to 42.5% of keyboards.
Multi-device pairing
N/A
Bluetooth version
N/A
Mac compatibility
yes
Mac compatibility
yes
▲ Better than 58% of models
This keyboard is Mac compatible. 58% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
Battery life
N/A
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RGB lighting
yes
RGB lighting
yes
▲ Better than 12% of models
This keyboard has RGB lighting. 12.4% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
yes
Per-key RGB
yes
▲ Better than 28% of models
This keyboard has per-key RGB lighting. 27.6% of keyboards have per-key RGB lighting.
RGB zones
64
RGB zones
64
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 64 RGB zones, which is fewer than 73% of keyboards and equal to 1.5% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
no
Underglow / side lighting
no
▼ Worse than 8% of models
This keyboard does not include underglow lighting. 8% of keyboards include underglow lighting.
Backlight direction
north-facing
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Case material
plastic
Plate material
polycarbonate
Keycap material
ABS
Keycap profile
OEM
Legend method
double-shot
Legend method
double-shot
▲ Better than 25% of models
This keyboard uses double-shot legends, which are more durable than 25.1% of keyboards and equal to 74.9% of keyboards.
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Kreo Hive 65 vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • Works with Mac
    Mac compatibility
    yes
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • Volume control wheel
    Volume wheel
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This keyboard includes a volume wheel, the average keyboard does not. 38.3% of keyboards include a volume wheel.
  • 48.9% lower weight
    Weight
    500 g
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs less than the average keyboard (500 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    500 g vs 978 g
  • 5.2x cheaper
    Kreo Hive 65 is cheaper than the average keyboard (£25 vs £130).
    £25 vs £130
  • 5.2x cheaper
    Kreo Hive 65 is cheaper than the average keyboard (£25 vs £130).
    £25 vs £130
  • 48.9% lower weight
    Weight
    500 g
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs less than the average keyboard (500 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    500 g vs 978 g
  • Works with Mac
    Mac compatibility
    yes
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • Volume control wheel
    Volume wheel
    yes
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    This keyboard includes a volume wheel, the average keyboard does not. 38.3% of keyboards include a volume wheel.
  • Less versatile connectivity
    Connection type
    USB
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • 23 fewer keys
    N. of keys
    64
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has fewer keys than the average keyboard (64 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    64 vs 87
  • 0.3 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    2 mm
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a longer minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 19 fewer RGB zones
    RGB zones
    64
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <0 – >104
    This keyboard has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (64 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    64 vs 83
  • 6.15x less popular
    Kreo Hive 65 is less popular than the average keyboard (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.15
  • 6.5% worse value for money
    Kreo Hive 65 has worse value for money than the average keyboard (7.36 vs 7.8).
    7.36 vs 7.84
  • 6.15x less popular
    Kreo Hive 65 is less popular than the average keyboard (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.15
  • 6.5% worse value for money
    Kreo Hive 65 has worse value for money than the average keyboard (7.36 vs 7.8).
    7.36 vs 7.84
  • 23 fewer keys
    N. of keys
    64
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has fewer keys than the average keyboard (64 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    64 vs 87
  • Less versatile connectivity
    Connection type
    USB
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • 0.3 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    2 mm
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a longer minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 19 fewer RGB zones
    RGB zones
    64
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <0 – >104
    This keyboard has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (64 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    64 vs 83

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What we like about Kreo Hive 65

  • Excellent value for money under ₹3000
  • Solid 5-pin hotswap PCB allowing for easy switch customization
  • Smooth typing experience with pre-lubricated linear 'Purple' switches
  • Gasket-mounted structure and double-layer foam provide a premium, 'thocky' sound
  • Dedicated metal volume knob which is tactile and convenient
  • Vibrant and highly customizable per-key RGB lighting
  • Includes essential 65% layout keys (arrows, delete, page up/down) without being bulky
  • Generous 400-day warranty, higher than many competitors in this segment

What we don't like about Kreo Hive 65

  • Poor keycap legend visibility, especially on purple variants without RGB on
  • Inconsistent font quality and sizing on the keycaps
  • Plastic case design uses clips rather than screws, making it difficult to open for deep modding
  • Software is not universal and requires separate apps for different Kreo peripherals
  • Wired-only connection with a USB-C port that some users find overly tight
  • Mixed reports on long-term reliability with some keys failing after a few months
  • No dedicated macOS software application despite hardware compatibility

Verdict

The Kreo Hive 65 is a compact 65% wired mechanical keyboard featuring a 64-key layout with a dedicated metal volume knob, double-shot ABS shine-through keycaps, and a gasket-mounted structure for a cushioned typing feel. Its technical specifications include pre-lubed Kreo purple linear switches, a hot-swappable PCB supporting both 3-pin and 5-pin switches, a 1000Hz polling rate, and a polycarbonate plate complemented by dual-layer sound-dampening Poron foam. Key advantages include its vibrant per-key RGB lighting customizable via software, N-key rollover for gaming, and broad compatibility with Windows and macOS using a detachable 1.8-meter braided USB-C cable. However, some users have noted that the build quality feels lightweight due to its all-plastic ABS frame and that the linear switches may exhibit slight wobble compared to box-style alternatives.

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