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Novelkeys NK65 vs Azio IZO

Get the Novelkeys NK65 for via and sound dampening. Get the Azio IZO for knob.

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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.

Novelkeys NK65

Azio IZO

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Case material

    Polycarbonate

    Plastic

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • VIA

    Yes

    No

    GUI remapping without compiling firmware

  • Sound dampening

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Novelkeys NK65
  • Azio IZO
Performance
61
65
Build quality
72
51
Productivity
73
66
Customizability
75
62
Portability
70
57

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

Novelkeys NK65 vs Azio IZO specs

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

11 of 24 specs differ

Novelkeys NK65

Azio IZO

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Clicky

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Top Mount
—

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Screw-in stabilizers

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

65%
—

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, Wired

Battery

Wired only
5,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Polycarbonate
Plastic

Plate material

Aluminum
—

Keycaps

ABS
PBT

Weight

—
793 g

Dimensions

—
42 x 150 x 320 mm

Typing angle

8°
—

Backlight

RGB
White

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2021

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