Glorious GMMK 2 (65%) vs NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition
The Glorious GMMK 2 (65%) and the NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition are close alternatives. The main differences: the NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition is the cheaper of the two at $95 versus $120; stock, the Glorious GMMK 2 (65%) sounds clacky, slightly hollow and the NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition plastic tray stock.
- Lower priceNovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition$95 versus $120
- Easier to modNovelKeys NK65 Entry Editionhot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
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Choose the Glorious GMMK 2 (65%) if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
Choose the NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you want to spend less ($95).
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Glorious GMMK 2 (65%) vs NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition, spec by spec
| Glorious GMMK 2 (65%) | NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 65% | 65% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | ABS double-shot, OEM profile | n/a |
| Case | anodized aluminum top frame | plastic |
| Mount | Tray | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $120 | $95 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | clacky, slightly hollow | plastic tray stock |
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
47% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Glorious GMMK 2 (65%); 29% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition.
Where to buy the Glorious GMMK 2 (65%)
Where to buy the NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition
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