Redragon NOVA K709 Pro vs K708Screen vs 65%
Get the NOVA K709 Pro for its compact 65% layout, round PBT keycaps, and five-layer dampening, or the K708 for its 75% layout, aluminum case, TFT screen, and knob.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Redragon NOVA K709 Pro
Screen
Build quality in the top 40% of 65% boards under $50.
- 65% layout in a smaller footprint, with no function row or numpad.
- Round PBT keycaps and vendor-described five-layer noise dampening.
- Redragon's product description lists software support for custom modes, effects, macros, and keybindings.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
Get the
Redragon K708
65%
Build quality in the top 20% of 75% boards under $50.
- Aluminum case, TFT screen, and a knob for controls such as volume and lighting.
- 75% layout with a function row.
- N-Key Rollover and Mac/Windows support are listed features.
- No numpad.
Get the NOVA K709 Pro if a compact 65% board, round PBT caps, and its specified five-layer dampening matter more than a screen or knob. Choose the K708 if you want its 75% layout, aluminum case, TFT display, N-Key Rollover, and knob. Both have hot-swappable linear switches and tri-mode connectivity.
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 Pro
Redragon K708
Layout size
65%
75%
Case material
Plastic
Aluminum
Knob
No
Yes
Display
None
TFT
A case display rather than a typing feature
Weight
950 g
850 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Redragon NOVA K709 Pro
- Redragon K708
- Performance
- 5981
- Build quality
- 6880
- Productivity
- 6288
- Customizability
- 6279
- Portability
- 8181
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Switch options: Linear
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The K708 is the more feature-rich choice for gaming, office work, programming, modding, and content creation, especially if its screen, knob, or larger layout fits your setup. The NOVA K709 Pro suits buyers who want a 65% footprint and round PBT keycaps. Neither board is lighter: the K708 weighs 850g and the NOVA K709 Pro weighs 950g. Both offer tri-mode connectivity and hot-swappable switches.
Pick the Redragon K708
- The K708 has N-Key Rollover, while the NOVA K709 Pro's listed extras do not include it.
- The K708's 75% layout includes a function row, while the 65% NOVA K709 Pro has no function row.
- The NOVA K709 Pro's 65% layout is a more compact option for buyers prioritizing mouse space.
Redragon NOVA K709 Pro vs K708 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 19 specs differ
Redragon NOVA K709 Pro
Redragon K708
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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Redragon NOVA K709 Pro vs K708: your questions
The NOVA K709 Pro is a 65% keyboard with round PBT keycaps and vendor-described five-layer noise dampening. The K708 has a 75% layout, aluminum case, TFT screen, and knob.
Yes, the K708 has a TFT screen. Its vendor description says it can display information such as battery level, date, and connection mode.
Yes, the K708 includes a knob. The vendor says it can adjust lighting brightness and volume, as well as switch lighting modes.
The K708's 75% layout has a function row. The NOVA K709 Pro is 65% and its compatibility note specifies that it has no function row.
Neither board has a numpad. The NOVA K709 Pro is a 65% layout, while the K708's 75% layout also omits the numpad.
Yes, both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. The K708 vendor description specifies support for 3-pin and 5-pin switches, while the NOVA K709 Pro description says its socket supports nearly all 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
Both are listed with Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity. The vendor descriptions identify USB-C wired connections for each model.
The K708 weighs 850g, compared with 950g for the NOVA K709 Pro. The NOVA K709 Pro is the smaller 65% layout, while the K708 uses a 75% layout.
The NOVA K709 Pro is listed with PBT keycaps, and Redragon describes them as round PBT keycaps. The K708 is listed with PBT and ABS keycap materials, and its vendor description specifies double-shot keycaps.
Redragon describes five layers, including 3.5mm PO foam, IXPE switch foam, a PET sound pad, bottom socket foam, and a silicone bottom pad. Its description also mentions a silicone gasket.
The K708 listing includes Mac and Windows support, and its vendor description lists macOS compatibility. The NOVA K709 Pro's metadata does not specify Mac compatibility.
The NOVA K709 Pro has the smaller 65% layout. The K708 is 75%, giving it a function row while still omitting a numpad.
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