YUNZII AL65 Review – RGB Innovation Meets Thoughtful Design

If you’ve been around the mechanical keyboard scene long enough, you start to feel like you’ve seen it all—another gasket mount, another hot-swappable PCB, another keyboard promising to be your “endgame.” But every so often, something comes along that isn’t just another board. The YUNZII AL65 isn’t trying to follow the pack—it’s doing its own thing. And honestly? I love that.

This is the first keyboard in a long time that made me stop, stare, and smile just from the packaging. From box to build, it feels like someone cared about every detail. The AL65 is both an RGB playground and a genuinely satisfying typing experience—without mods. Let’s dive in.

🛠️ Out of the Box: Packaging & Accessories

Even the box is part of the design language. The same pattern found on the keyboard decorates the packaging, which immediately gives a premium vibe. Inside, YUNZII didn’t skimp:

Transparent keycaps preinstalled (with extras to swap to solid white or blue accents)
Extra switches (Gateron Zeros)
Mac/Windows modifier keys
Keycap and switch puller
USB cable (basic, but functional)
Plastic-on-plastic galore—grandmas, rejoice?

For a board that retails at $129 (often less with promos), this is a generous package. It’s almost as if someone asked, “What would I want to avoid immediately modding this?” and just included it all.

🧠 Layout and Build

This is a 65% layout, so no function row or dedicated nav cluster—but you do get adorable arrow keys that feel purposefully placed and off-center in the most charming way. The symmetrical bezels and gentle angle are pleasing both to the hand and the eye.

No adjustable feet though. That might be a dealbreaker for some, but I found the default angle to be very comfortable—one of the rare cases where I didn’t wish for height customization.

The chassis is solid aluminum, giving the keyboard some real heft. And then… there’s that RGB strip.

🌈 RGB Lighting: A Tron-Inspired Masterpiece

Let’s talk RGB, because this is what sets the AL65 apart in a crowded market. The lighting here isn’t just bright—it’s a show. A light bar wraps the front edge of the keyboard, completely separate from the south-facing per-key RGB. You can control the two zones independently, and the front strip reacts, breathes, pulses, and syncs in a way that feels more like ambient lighting than gimmick.

I don’t say this lightly: this is the most fun I’ve had with RGB on a keyboard. It’s Tron, it’s ocean, it’s clean, it’s subtle, it’s ridiculous—and I’m into all of it.

🎧 The Sound: No Mods Needed?!

Here’s the shocker. These Gateron Zero linear switches sound amazing. I usually swap out stock switches, lube stabilizers, and throw in foam mods just to make a board tolerable.

Not here.

This thing is stock-tuned to sound amazing, even with the clear caps (which usually hollow out sound). It’s poppy but not harsh, full without being boomy. Even the stabilizers? Solid. Zero rattle. Wild.

💻 Performance & Specs Rundown

Gasket mount (nice flex without being mushy)
Hot-swappable PCB
QMK/VIA support
Tri-mode connectivity (wired, Bluetooth, 2.4GHz)
8,000mAh battery (you read that right)
South-facing RGB
Mac/Windows/Linux compatibility
Full NKRO for gaming
Price: $129 MSRP (often $109 on sale)

For the price, this is frankly ridiculous. You’re getting premium features that are normally $170+.

🔍 Downsides?

Sure. A few minor things:

No adjustable feet (though the angle is solid)
65% layout only (no TKL or full-size option)
Cable is barebones
Design might be too flashy for minimalists

But all of these feel like compromises that were made intentionally, not corners cut. This isn’t trying to be a “neutral” board. It’s meant to delight.

🧠 Who Is This For?

RGB lovers
Gamers who still want a solid typing experience
Desk setup nerds who care about aesthetic
Mac/Windows dual users
Anyone who wants a board that feels fun again

And surprisingly—it’s also for people like me who have grown a bit jaded with the “Hall Effect everything” trend. This reminded me why I loved mechanical keyboards in the first place.

🧾 Final Verdict

The YUNZII AL65 doesn’t just check boxes—it reinvents a few of them. It’s joyful, it’s unique, it sounds amazing without mods, and the attention to detail in its design is clear. If you’re tired of clone boards or muted aesthetics, this one will wake you up—and make you smile every time you sit at your desk.

If they ever make this in a TKL layout? Instant buy.

Rating: 9/10
🎉 Sound | 🔥 RGB | 💪 Build | 💡 Smart Features | 🪫 Minor Flaws

Want one? Grab it here: YUNZII AL65 on Amazon

Let me know what layout you’d love to see next in this design language.