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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Novice 68 vs Zuoya HE65

Get the Zuoya HE65 for hall effect and rapid trigger.

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.

Novice 68

Zuoya HE65

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    No

    Yes

  • Rapid trigger

    No

    Yes

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Backlight

    None

    RGB

  • Mac & Windows

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Novice 68
  • Zuoya HE65
Performance
41
92
Build quality
43
59
Productivity
40
61
Customizability
40
63
Portability
60
72

What they share

  • Layout size: 65%
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Full specs

Novice 68 vs Zuoya HE65 specs

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

7 of 17 specs differ

Novice 68

Zuoya HE65

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Linear, Magnetic

Hall effect (magnetic)

No
Yes

Rapid trigger

No
Yes

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

65%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

—
Wired

Max polling rate

—
8,000 Hz

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

—
Aluminum

Weight

—
950 g

Dimensions

—
40 x 117 x 320 mm

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2025

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Novice 682 stores
  • ktechsSG

    In stock
    $60Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$60Visit
Zuoya HE652 stores
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$65Visit
  • WhatGeekCN

    Out of stock
    $65Visit

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