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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 11, 2026

Cidoo V65 V3 vs Novelkeys NK65

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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.

Cidoo V65 V3

Novelkeys NK65

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, Wired

    Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    Polycarbonate

  • Mount style

    Gasket Mount

    Top Mount

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • Plate material

    Plastic, POM

    Aluminum

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Cidoo V65 V3
  • Novelkeys NK65
Performance
49
61
Build quality
68
72
Productivity
84
73
Customizability
79
75
Portability
89
70

What they share

  • Layout size: 65%
  • Hot-swappable
  • VIA
  • Sound dampening
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Full specs

Cidoo V65 V3 vs Novelkeys NK65 specs

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

9 of 21 specs differ

Cidoo V65 V3

Novelkeys NK65

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
—

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Top Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

65%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, Wired
Wired

Battery

3,000 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Polycarbonate

Plate material

Plastic, POM
Aluminum

Keycaps

PBT
ABS

Typing angle

—
8°

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2022
2023

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