Redragon NOVA K709
RedragonReleased 2024
NOVA K709
66/100
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Strong portability (73/100)
- Strong build quality (69/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (58/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the NOVA K709 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
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
Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialABS
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions40
Weight820 g
More specs
Height Mm40 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowNOVA K709 vs SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini
NOVA K709Apex Pro Mini
| RedragonNOVA K709This page | SteelSeriesApex Pro Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 66 /100 | 66 /100 |
| Build quality | 69 /100Better | 56 /100 |
| Performance | 58 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wired only | WirelessBetter |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | — |
| Case material | Plastic | MetalBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
