In this video I’m checking out the Zoom65v2 (Essential Edition) and basically asking the big question: can it live up to the original Zoom65 hype… and actually be better? The Zoom65 was one of those boards that had everyone talking for a while, so I wanted to take a fresh look at what Meletrix is doing with the v2 and whether it still makes sense as a go-to 65% build in 2026. I go over what the Zoom65v2 is, what’s changed, and what you should be paying attention to if you’re thinking about joining the group buy/pre-order. The big takeaways are centered around the v2 updates and why they matter for a clean build experience—stuff like new case colorways and the per-key RGB PCB option. If you’re into thocky 65% builds, comparisons, and figuring out whether a “hype” board is still worth it in its next revision, this one’s for you—and I’d love to hear what you think about the v2 direction.