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DrunkDeer G65 vs Novelkeys NK65

Get the DrunkDeer G65 for hall effect and rapid trigger. Get the Novelkeys NK65 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.

DrunkDeer G65

Novelkeys NK65

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    Yes

    No

  • Rapid trigger

    Yes

    No

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    Polycarbonate

  • Mount style

    Tray Mount

    Top Mount

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • DrunkDeer G65
  • Novelkeys NK65
Performance
71
61
Build quality
62
73
Productivity
55
73
Customizability
44
75
Portability
72
70

What they share

  • Layout size: 65%
  • Connection: Wired
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Full specs

DrunkDeer G65 vs Novelkeys NK65 specs

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

11 of 24 specs differ

DrunkDeer G65

Novelkeys NK65

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Magnetic
—

Hall effect (magnetic)

Yes
No

Rapid trigger

Yes
No

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

Tray Mount
Top Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

65%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Polycarbonate

Plate material

—
Aluminum

Keycaps

—
ABS

Weight

580 g
—

Dimensions

30 x 102 x 310 mm
—

Typing angle

—
8°

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

VIA

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2023

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$145Visit
  • WhatGeekCN

    Out of stock
    $145Visit
  • zFrontierHK

    In stock
    $150Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$150Visit

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