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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Hexgears Nova vs Velocifire ZT82

Get the Hexgears Nova for media keys.

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.

Hexgears Nova

Velocifire ZT82

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    Plastic

  • Mount style

    Plate Mount

    Gasket Mount

  • Keycaps

    ABS

    PBT

  • Media keys

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Hexgears Nova
  • Velocifire ZT82
Performance
62
78
Build quality
62
62
Productivity
58
52
Customizability
60
51
Portability
55
64

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
See every spec side by side

Full specs

Hexgears Nova vs Velocifire ZT82 specs

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

8 of 18 specs differ

Hexgears Nova

Velocifire ZT82

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Tactile
—

Mount style

Plate Mount
Gasket Mount

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

Wired only
3,000 mAh

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Plastic

Plate material

Aluminum
—

Keycaps

ABS
PBT

Weight

—
800 g

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2023
2024

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • MKUS

    In stock
    $45Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$45Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$47Visit
  • VelocifireCN

    Out of stock
    $47Visit

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