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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 10, 2026

Azio KB540 vs Novice 100

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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.

Azio KB540

Novice 100

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Backlight

    RGB

    White

    RGB for looks and low light rather than speed

  • Mac & Windows

    Yes

    No

  • Released

    2020

    2024

  • USB-C

    Yes

    No

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Azio KB540
  • Novice 100
Performance
65
54
Build quality
52
49
Productivity
77
52
Customizability
69
51
Portability
55
48

What they share

  • Layout size: 100%
  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

Azio KB540 vs Novice 100 specs

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

5 of 15 specs differ

Azio KB540

Novice 100

Typing & switches

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

100%
100%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
—

Keycaps

ABS, PBT
—

Weight

816 g
—

Dimensions

27 x 195 x 459 mm
—

Backlight

RGB
White

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2020
2024

Where to buy

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