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Main differences	Released in 2026 Offers No RGB lighting	Released in 2024 Has Linear switch options Supports hot-swappable switches Comes with a knob Compatible with both Mac and Windows Connects via USB-C Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Has built-in sound dampening Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity Weighs about 580 g Sized at 41 x 116 x 41 mm Made with a Aluminum case Features PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 40.7 Build Quality: 42.7 Productivity: 40 Customizability: 40.1 Portability: 59.9	Scores Performance: 66.6 Build Quality: 84 Productivity: 89.1 Customizability: 89.7 Portability: 85.7
Name	Name Novice 68	Name Royal Kludge R65
Release year	Release year 2026	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options -	Switch Options Linear
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 65%	Layout Size 65%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate -
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style -	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight	Backlight Rgb
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material -	Case Material Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material -	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions 41 x 116 x 41 mm
Weight	Weight -	Weight 580g