Wind Studio Sin65 Review
Wind Studio has been making some of the most interesting custom keyboards since its debut. It just announced its latest DIY keyboard kit, the Wind Studio Sin65, blending form and function to create a unique keyboard that stands apart from most other 65-percents on the market today. At $288, it’s on the expensive end, but with its different build options and unique aesthetics, it’s sure to find a dedicated fanbase.
Wind Studio is nothing if not adventurous. From its previous line of X keyboards (the Wind X R2 and Wind X98) to its more recent Z75, it blends together form and function to deliver typing experiences that are smooth, satisfying, and full of personality. They’re also full of options, allowing you to craft a typing and gaming experience that’s personalized to you.
The Sin65 is such a keyboard. Inspired by the mathematical function, Sine, the keyboard features a 65% layout with an exploded Escape key, offset to the upper left. It features a traditional 65% layout (no function row or numpad, but arrows and a column of navigation and editing buttons of your choice) and supports stepped Caps Lock and either a 6.25u or 7u Spacebar on the hotswap version. If you don’t mind soldering your switches in, you’ll also be able to use split Backspace, split Left Shift, and an ISO layout.
The case is precision CNC milled and available in five different colors: Anodized Orange, Anodized Grey, and Anodized Black, as well as E-coated in off-white and e-green. A polycarbonate version will also be available. Each of these cases features graceful contours on both sides leading to the case bottom. It’s understated but looks great, in my opinion.
The star of the show is the bottom weight. It’s formed with a ripple effect, surrounding an
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