LUMINKEY NOVA vs Varmilo Sword 2 16
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Which one should you get?
Get the
LUMINKEY NOVA
Build quality in the bottom 5% of Numpad boards under $100.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
Get the
Varmilo Sword 2 16
Mac & Windows
Build quality in the bottom 35% of Numpad boards under $100.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
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.
LUMINKEY NOVA
Varmilo Sword 2 16
Switch options
Linear
Clicky
Backlight
None
White
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
Mac & Windows
No
Yes
Released
2025
2023
- LUMINKEY NOVA
- Varmilo Sword 2 16
- Performance
- 3843
- Build quality
- 3955
- Productivity
- 4343
- Customizability
- 4950
- Portability
- 6065
- Layout size: Numpad
LUMINKEY NOVA vs Varmilo Sword 2 16 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
4 of 14 specs differ
LUMINKEY NOVA
Varmilo Sword 2 16
Switch options
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Backlight
Mac & Windows
Released
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