Novelkeys NK65 vs Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65
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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
Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65
Case material
Polycarbonate
Aluminum
Mount style
Top Mount
Gasket Mount
Display
None
LED
A case display rather than a typing feature
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Plate material
Aluminum
Aluminum, FR4
- Novelkeys NK65
- Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65
- Performance
- 6144
- Build quality
- 7275
- Productivity
- 7353
- Customizability
- 7561
- Portability
- 7066
- Layout size: 65%
- Connection: Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Sound dampening
Novelkeys NK65 vs Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
9 of 18 specs differ
Novelkeys NK65
Velocifire/GDK Lab KV1 65
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
Released
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