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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Apos OLKB Preonic vs LUMINKEY Nova Mini Ultra

Get the Apos OLKB Preonic for knob. Get the LUMINKEY Nova Mini Ultra for hot-swappable.

What actually differs

The differences that matter

Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.

Apos OLKB Preonic

LUMINKEY Nova Mini Ultra

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Ergonomics

    Ortholinear

    Standard

  • Case material

    Acrylic, Aluminum

    Aluminum

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Apos OLKB Preonic
  • LUMINKEY Nova Mini Ultra
Performance
61
62
Build quality
68
85
Productivity
56
84
Customizability
75
92
Portability
40
86

What they share

  • QMK
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Full specs

Apos OLKB Preonic vs LUMINKEY Nova Mini Ultra specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

10 of 21 specs differ

Apos OLKB Preonic

LUMINKEY Nova Mini Ultra

Typing & switches

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

—
Macropad

Layout standard

Colemak
—

Ergonomics

Ortholinear
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

Wired only
500 mAh

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Acrylic, Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

—
FR4, Plastic

Keycaps

PBT
—

Typing angle

—
7°

Backlight

RGB
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2026

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

  • AposUS

    In stock
    $25Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$100Visit
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $70Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$70Visit

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