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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

WhatGeek Galaxy80 vs Hexgears Nova

Get the WhatGeek Galaxy80 for hot-swappable and n-key rollover. Get the Hexgears Nova for media keys.

Hexgears Nova Aluminum TKL RGB Laser Etched ABS Mechanical Keyboard

Media keys

Hexgears Nova

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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.

WhatGeek Galaxy80

Hexgears Nova

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

  • Mount style

    Gasket Mount

    Plate Mount

  • Backlight

    RGB, south-facing

    RGB

  • Media keys

    No

    Yes

  • N-key rollover

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • WhatGeek Galaxy80
  • Hexgears Nova
Performance
77
62
Build quality
74
62
Productivity
68
58
Customizability
76
60
Portability
58
55

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Connection: Wired
  • Case material: Aluminum
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Full specs

WhatGeek Galaxy80 vs Hexgears Nova specs

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

6 of 19 specs differ

WhatGeek Galaxy80

Hexgears Nova

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Plate Mount

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

—
Aluminum

Keycaps

—
ABS

Weight

1,600 g
—

Dimensions

32 x 136 x 365 mm
—

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
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
    ~$59Visit
  • WhatGeekCN

    Out of stock
    $59Visit
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $45Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$45Visit

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