LUMINKEY NOVA
LUMINKEYReleased 2025
NOVA
84/100
Numpad ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (92/100)
- Class-leading build quality (85/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (61/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the NOVA wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout sizeNumpad
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowNOVA vs Ducky One 2 Mini
NOVAOne 2 Mini
| LUMINKEYNOVAThis page | DuckyOne 2 Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 84 /100 | 84 /100 |
| Build quality | 85 /100Better | 80 /100 |
| Performance | 61 /100 | 74 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | — | Plate MountBetter |
| Case material | — | PlasticBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
