Double shell F96 vs LUMINKEY Nova Kine
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Double shell F96
Build quality in the bottom 10% of 96% boards under $200.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
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LUMINKEY Nova Kine
VIA
Build quality in the top 45% of Numpad boards under $150.
- Numpad only. This is not a full keyboard.
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.
Double shell F96
LUMINKEY Nova Kine
Layout size
96%
Numpad
Case material
Carbon Fiber, Plastic
Aluminum
VIA
No
Yes
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Keycaps
PC
PBT
Backlight
RGB
None
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
- Double shell F96
- LUMINKEY Nova Kine
- Performance
- 4946
- Build quality
- 4270
- Productivity
- 6653
- Customizability
- 6256
- Portability
- 5386
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
Double shell F96 vs LUMINKEY Nova Kine specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
7 of 16 specs differ
Double shell F96
LUMINKEY Nova Kine
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Backlight
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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