Arbiter Studio Polar 65 Magnetic Switch Keyboard Review

Arbiter Studios is a new company but aims to land with a splash with its new magnetic keyboard the Polar 65. This keyboard uses a compact layout designed to maximize mouse space  while offering magnetic switches for enhanced responsiveness and rapid trigger capability.  At $150, it is relatively expensive compared to other 65% keyboards, but is well built, well tuned, and performs quite well.

Specifications

• Current Price: $150 (Arbiter Studio) <
• Form Factor: 65% (Number of Keys 68)
• Layout: ANSI (US) Layout
• Key Switches: Fuji — 36g Linear, Hall Effect Magnetic Switches, Hot swappable
• BACKLIGHT RGB — 16 Modes of Preset Lighting Effect
• Connectivity: Detachable Wired USB 2.0 (USB-C to A)
• Frame: CNC Aluminum
• Dampening: PCBA Silicone, Bottom Case Silicone
• Keycap: 1.3mm Thick Dual-shot PBT, KOP Profile
• Mounting Plate: Anodized Aluminum
• Stabilizer: 1x PCB Mounted with Screw-in Stabilizer (Spacebar 6.25u), 3x Plate Mounted Stabilizer (Shift, Backspace, Enter 2u)
• Polling Rate: 1000 Hz
• OS Compatibilit: Windows 11, 10
• Weight: 990g (Keyboard Only)
• Cable: 1.8M Braided USB

Arbiter Studio — Polar 65 — Design and Features

The Arbiter Studio Polar 65  Is the latest magnetic switch keyboard in a year that seems poised to make them the hot new trend. It's no surprise why. Magnetic switches allow for custom actuation points, physically enhanced responsiveness, and rapid trigger technology that allows for a dynamically adjusting reset point which can increase your fluidity in game. 

The Polar 65, in particular, takes things up a notch with a custom inspired design that utilizes an aluminum case with a frosted polycarbonate bottom. This Not only adds half into real perception of quality to the product but also enhances its sound profile.  It's also clear that the designers have put an emphasis on the sound of the keyboard as it lacks the usual lightweight in somewhat rattly sound magnetic keyboards typically carry.

The keyboard utilizes a 65% design, which maintains arrow keys into