Head to head · Prices checked Nov 2, 2026

Dygma Sonsei vs KeebFront Vanguard65

Get the Dygma Sonsei for n-key rollover. Get the KeebFront Vanguard65 for knob.

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N-key rollover

Dygma Sonsei

from$279at Dygma

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Knob

KeebFront Vanguard65

from$288at Input Gear

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Dygma Sonsei

N-key rollover

Rules this board out

No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.

$279 at Dygma

Get the

KeebFront Vanguard65

Knob

Build quality in the top 50% of 65% boards under $300.

$288 at Input Gear

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.

Dygma Sonsei

KeebFront Vanguard65

Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Knob
No
Yes
Layout standard
ANSI
ANSI, ISO
ISO and JIS exist so regional layouts fit
Backlight
RGB
None
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
N-key rollover
Yes
No

KeebFinder scores

How we score

Dygma Sonsei
KeebFront Vanguard65

Performance: 72
51
Build quality: 47
67
Productivity: 63
57
Customizability: 63
63
Portability: 56
71

What they share

Hot-swappable

See every spec side by side

Full specs

Dygma Sonsei vs KeebFront Vanguard65 specs

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

7 of 20 specs differ

Spec

Dygma Sonsei

KeebFront Vanguard65

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear

—

Hot-swappable

Yes

Mount style

—

Gasket Mount

Layout

Layout size

—

65%

Layout standard

ANSI

ANSI, ISO

Ergonomics

Standard

Knob

Yes

Display

None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, Wired

Wired

Battery

2,000 mAh

Wired only

USB-C

Yes

Build & materials

Case material

—

Aluminum, Polycarbonate

Plate material

Aluminum

—

Keycaps

PBT

—

Weight

393 g

—

Dimensions

18 x 299 x 140 mm

—

Backlight

RGB

None

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes

Extras

Released

2026

2025

For EU buyers

ISO layouts by store

Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.

Dygma Sonsei

No ISO layout at the stores we track.

KeebFront Vanguard65

Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

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Dygma Sonsei2 stores