NovelKeys NK65 Aluminum Edition

NovelKeys · 65% · standard height

NovelKeys NK65 Aluminum Edition mechanical keyboard
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An aluminum-cased version of the NK65 65 percent keyboard with a gasket mount, hot-swap sockets, and wired USB-C, offering a heavier build than the original acrylic NK65.

Best for: enthusiast, typing, gaming.

NovelKeys NK65 Aluminum Edition specs

Layout 65%
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired
Hot-swap Yes
Stock switches n/a
Keycaps n/a
Case aluminum
Mount Gasket
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA Yes
Battery n/a
Typical price $225
Sound (stock) n/a
Released 2020

Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.

Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

Where to buy

No verified retailer link right now (the NovelKeys NK65 Aluminum Edition typically sells for around $225). Check NovelKeys directly or your usual mechanical-keyboard retailers.

Alternatives to the NovelKeys NK65 Aluminum Edition

NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition 65% · $95 The NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition is a budget polycarbonate 65% hot-swap board that introduced many builders to the custom hobby with QMK support and simple assembly.
NovelKeys NK87 TKL · $225 A TKL-adjacent 87-key aluminum mechanical keyboard with a gasket mount and hot-swap sockets, wired USB-C connectivity, aimed at enthusiasts wanting a larger NK-series board. Compare: NovelKeys NK65 Aluminum Edition vs NovelKeys NK87

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