Redragon NOVA K709 HE vs K708Magnetic or wireless
Choose the NOVA K709 HE for Hall Effect switches, Rapid Trigger and 8,000 Hz polling; choose the K708 for Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless, a TFT screen and hot-swappable switches.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Redragon NOVA K709 HE
Hall effect
Build quality in the bottom 40% of 65% boards under $50.
- Hall Effect magnetic switches with Rapid Trigger and adjustable actuation.
- 8,000 Hz polling rate for gaming-focused input.
- Vendor-described five-layer noise dampening, including PO foam, IXPE switch foam and a silicone bottom pad.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
Get the
Redragon K708
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 20% of 75% boards under $50.
- Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity alongside wired USB-C.
- TFT screen and knob, with vendor-described status display and volume control.
- Hot-swappable sockets for compatible 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- No numpad.
Get the NOVA K709 HE for Hall Effect input, Rapid Trigger and 8,000 Hz polling, features the K708 does not list. Get the K708 for wireless connectivity, its TFT screen, knob and hot-swappable mechanical switches, which the NOVA K709 HE does not offer. Choose around switch compatibility and layout too: the K709 HE takes magnetic switches only, while the K708 is not offered in ISO layouts.
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.
Redragon NOVA K709 HE
Redragon K708
Layout size
65%
75%
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Rapid trigger
Yes
No
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
- Redragon NOVA K709 HE
- Redragon K708
- Performance
- 9282
- Build quality
- 6279
- Productivity
- 5888
- Customizability
- 4879
- Portability
- 6681
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The NOVA K709 HE is the gaming-oriented pick, with magnetic switches, Rapid Trigger and a stated 8,000 Hz polling rate. The K708 takes the lead for office work, programming and content creation, where its larger layout, wireless modes, screen and knob offer more flexibility. It is also the more adaptable choice for switch changes because it supports hot-swappable mechanical switches. For travel, the K708 has wireless options, though the NOVA K709 HE is slightly lighter and smaller by its listed dimensions.
Pick the Redragon NOVA K709 HE
- Hall Effect switches and Rapid Trigger are designed for adjustable, responsive input.
- Its listed polling rate is 8,000 Hz.
- The K708 instead offers linear switches and N-Key Rollover, without listed Rapid Trigger or a polling rate.
Redragon NOVA K709 HE vs K708 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
16 of 22 specs differ
Redragon NOVA K709 HE
Redragon K708
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Redragon NOVA K709 HE
Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.
Redragon K708
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Redragon NOVA K709 HE vs K708: your questions
The NOVA K709 HE is the more gaming-focused choice, with Hall Effect magnetic switches, Rapid Trigger and a listed 8,000 Hz polling rate. The K708 has linear switches and N-Key Rollover, but no polling-rate figure or Rapid Trigger feature is listed for it.
Yes. The K708 supports Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless as well as wired USB-C. The NOVA K709 HE is listed as wired only.
No, its magnetic switch sockets are specified for magnetic switches only, and standard MX switches will not fit. The K708 instead has hot-swappable sockets for compatible 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches.
The K708 is listed as hot-swappable, and the vendor says its sockets support 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches. The vendor also lists four replacement switches and a keycap and switch puller among the included items.
The K708 is a 75% keyboard, while the NOVA K709 HE is 65%. The K708 layout includes a function row, but neither board has a numpad.
Yes, the K708 has a TFT screen and a knob. Its vendor description says the display can show keyboard status and GIF animations, while the knob can adjust volume and lighting.
The NOVA K709 HE is listed at 820 g, and the K708 at 850 g. Both have compact layouts, though the NOVA K709 HE is also the smaller 65% board.
No, the K708 is listed as ANSI only, and ISO variants such as ISO-DE and UK are not offered. The NOVA K709 HE metadata lists ANSI and ISO layouts.
The K708 is the more suitable option if you want a function row, since it uses a 75% layout. The NOVA K709 HE is 65% and has no function row, though it is listed with ANSI and ISO layout standards.
Both support a wired USB-C connection. The K708 also adds Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless, while the NOVA K709 HE is wired only.
Rapid Trigger is listed as a feature of the NOVA K709 HE, alongside Hall Effect magnetic switches. The K708 is listed with linear switches, and Rapid Trigger is not among its stated features.
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