Keychron V2 vs NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition
The Keychron V2 and the NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition are close alternatives. The main differences: the Keychron V2 is the cheaper of the two at $60 versus $95; stock, the Keychron V2 sounds creamy, muted and the NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition plastic tray stock.
- Lower priceKeychron V2$60 versus $95
Choose the Keychron V2 if
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you want to spend less ($60).
Choose the NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition if
- you mainly want it for beginners.
Keychron V2 vs NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition, spec by spec
| Keychron V2 | NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 65% | 65% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot, OSA profile | n/a |
| Case | ABS plastic (frosted or solid) | plastic |
| Mount | Tray | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $60 (stronger spec) | $95 |
| Sound (stock) | creamy, muted | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
6% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron V2; 29% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition.
Where to buy the Keychron V2
Where to buy the NovelKeys NK65 Entry Edition
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