Novelkeys NK65 vs Jamesdonkey R4
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Novelkeys NK65
Build quality in the top 35% of 65% boards under $200.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
Get the
Jamesdonkey R4
Knob
Build quality in the bottom 50% of 75% boards under $200.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
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
Jamesdonkey R4
Layout size
65%
75%
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
Polycarbonate
Aluminum
Mount style
Top Mount
Gasket Mount
Knob
No
Yes
- Novelkeys NK65
- Jamesdonkey R4
- Performance
- 6154
- Build quality
- 7266
- Productivity
- 7363
- Customizability
- 7579
- Portability
- 7077
- Hot-swappable
Novelkeys NK65 vs Jamesdonkey R4 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
14 of 23 specs differ
Novelkeys NK65
Jamesdonkey R4
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Released
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