Novelkeys NK65 vs Mxrskey CK650
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Which one should you get?
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Mxrskey CK650
Knob
Build quality in the top 35% of 65% boards under $200.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
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
Mxrskey CK650
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
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
- Novelkeys NK65
- Mxrskey CK650
- Performance
- 6157
- Build quality
- 7272
- Productivity
- 7387
- Customizability
- 7582
- Portability
- 7094
- Layout size: 65%
- Hot-swappable
- Sound dampening
Novelkeys NK65 vs Mxrskey CK650 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 23 specs differ
Novelkeys NK65
Mxrskey CK650
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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