(Coming Soon) Neo80 Cu Keyboard Kit

Pre Order Starts: 10th October 2025

Expected Shipping time TBD

Appearance Design

The Star Ring Accent Light

Inspired by massive celestial bodies, whose gravity warps surrounding space, the Neo80 Cu’s top case features a multi-layered "star ring" light that captures the brilliance of a planet against the dark night sky.

The central "planet" is crafted from aluminum alloy with a triple-etched finish that resembles a rugged planetary surface. The small stainless-steel piece with mirror finish surrounds it, mimicking the dark universe background. By elevating the planet slightly above the background, the design creates a stunning "floating planet" effect that adds depth to the keyboard.

Weight Design

Building upon its predecessor’s extensive stainless steel weight design, the Neo80 Cu takes this design further by extending the weight all the way to the USB port area. This refinement elegantly showcases the harmonious blend of three distinct materials—aluminuim, copper, and stainless steel—with their complementary colour.

On the back, the intersection of the weight and the bottom case features a carefully sculpted slope that softens transitions. The compass-inspired Cu series logo sits in the center, showcasing the iconic symbolism of the Neo brand.

Beyond aesthetics, the stainless steel weight combined with the copper bottom case brings the Neo80 Cu to an impressive 4.5kg. This substantial heft ensures exceptional stability and provides a solid foundation for its unique deep and clean sound profile with minimal vibration.

The Waistline

Viewed from the side, the top and bottom cases merge seamlessly with gentle curves. By avoiding any sharp angles in design, we’ve created an elegant, floating silhouette that perfectly balances the keyboard’s substantial presence.

Structure

Poron Gasket Mount + Silicone Gasket Mount + Top Mount

After extensive prototyping, we’ve integrated the Poron Gasket structure into the Neo80 Cu. Unlike traditional Poron Gaskets that require gluing to the case, we've designed special grooves in the bottom case to securely hold the Poron Gaskets in place. This innovation allows for hassle-free replacement and ensures exceptional durability over time. Of course, we’ve also retained the silicone gasket mount structure as an alternative option for those who prefer it.

Additionally, the Neo80 Cu supports the Top Mount structure for enthusiasts who prefer a stiffer typing experience. Please note that while the Neo80 Cu supports plateless builds with the solder PCB, you cannot use the top mount option with a plateless build since the screw holes are located only on the plate.

Acoustic Chamber Designed with Intergrated Forcebreak

The bottom case, like most products in the Neo family, features a strategically partitioned acoustic chamber design that minimizes hollowness and unwanted resonances. We’ve integrated forcebreak pads at all contact points between the top and bottom cases, significantly reducing vibration and eliminating metallic noise. Combined with the copper base, this design delivers the unique deep and clean "copper bottom" typing sound without any foam—the signature sound that Neo fans love.

Plate

PEI Plate

PEI is an emerging keyboard plate material that offers superior tenacity and stability compared to PC. It delivers a crisp sound and refreshing typing feel with every keystroke. The material’s natural semi-transparent amber color adds a unique, premium character to each build. Rather than using sandblasting, we apply a clear coating to create a smoother, more radiant finish that truly stands out.

Note: Because of its properties, PEI plate may not be perfectly flat after processing. Slight unevenness is normal for this material.

Flex-Cut Aluminium Plate with Glossy Chamfer

After listening closely to our community, we introduced a precisely designed flex-cut aluminium plate to the Neo80 Cu. Through countless rounds of prototyping, we’ve finally selected a balanced flex-cut design that minimizes feedback differences between zones while preserving the distinctive typing feel character of the aluminium plate.

Another innovation is the spring-like structure within the spacebar area. The aggressive grooving on the sides of the spacebar significantly eliminates the harsh typing feel but might raise concerns about durability. We’ve addressed this by adding two spring-like connections within the spacebar that enhance strength without increasing rigidity. Combined with the aggressive flex cut, this design achieves a perfect balance of strength and flexibility.

To make switch installation easier, we’ve added chamfers to every switch hole, with glossy chamfers around the entire plate. In keeping with the celestial theme, we’ve also incorporated a planet decoration above the arrow keys area. This plate not only securely holds all switches but also elevates your build from the inside out, creating an exquisite aesthetic from internal components to external appearance.

In addition to the new PEI plate, flex-cut ALU plate with glossy chamfer, we also offer regular ALU plate, Carbon Fiber and PP plates for your selection.

Acoustic Package

While the Neo80 Cu delivers satisfying typing sound without any foam, every unit includes a complete acoustic package with Poron PCB foam, a PE sheet, and case foam. You can either maintain the signature "no-foam" sound or customize your acoustic experience, this kit gives you full control over your keyboard’s sound profile.

PCB Options - All VIA compatible

• Tri-mode ANSI Hotswap PCB (Non-Flex Cut)
  • 1.6mm thick
  • Support USB-C, Bluetooth, and 2.4GHz connection
  • Support only ANSI layout
  • NKRO
  • Polling rate: 1000Hz in wired and 2.4GHz mode; 125Hz in BT mode
  • NO Per-key RGB

• Tri-mode ISO Hotswap PCB (Non-Flex Cut)
  • 1.6mm thick
  • Support USB-C, Bluetooth, and 2.4GHz connection
  • Support only ISO layout
  • NKRO
  • Polling rate: 1000Hz in wired and 2.4GHz mode; 125Hz in BT mode
  • NO Per-key RGB

• Wired Hotswap PCB (Non-Flex Cut)
  • 1.6mm thick
  • USB-C connection only
  • Support only ANSI layout
  • NKRO
  • Polling rate: 1000Hz
  • NO Per-key RGB

• Solder PCB (Non-Flex Cut)
  • 1.6mm thick
  • Mill-max compatible
  • USB-C connection only
  • Support both ANSI and ISO layout
  • NKRO
  • Polling rate: 1000Hz
  • NO Per-key RGB

Specifications:

• Typing angle: 8 degree
• Front height: 18 mm
• Size: 80% TKL, 355.5mm x 134 mm
• Layout: WK/WKL
• Weight: Around 4.5 kg after assembly

Colour options:

Case

Weight

Note: The dusk PVD process has a degree of randomness, so there may be variations in color and gradient effects.

Content List:

• Keyboard Case
  • For orders with tri-mode PCBs, two 2200 mAh batteries come pre-installed in the battery compartment.
  • For orders with wired PCBs, two stainless steel fillers come pre-installed in the battery compartment.
  • For orders with solder PCBs, two foam fillers come pre-installed in the battery compartment.
• If you purchase the stainless steel battery compartment fillers in the extra part page, foam fillers will no longer be included.
• PCB Kit
  • PCB of your choice
  • 1x PE sheet
  • 1x PCB foam
  • Tri-mode PCB comes with a 2.4GHz dongle
• Plate of your choice
• Poron case foam
• PCB **daughterboard and magnetic connectors—**installed
• 9x Silicone gaskets, 9x long Poron gaskets, 18x short Poron gaskets and Top-mount mounting screws
• 4x Positioning silicone(grey)
• Rubber feet in 2 colors
• Backup screws
• Free Gifts: Disclaimer: If any of these gifts is missing or is damaged, they will not be re-shipped or replaced.
  • Keyboard carrying case
  • Keyboard pouch
  • 1x Keycap & Switch puller
  • 1x Screwdriver
  • 1 set of PCB clip-in NeoStab
    
  • USB-C cable

Disclaimers