RedragonReleased 2024

NOVA K709 Pro

65/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (81/100)
  • Strong build quality (68/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (58/100)
  • Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the NOVA K709 Pro wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall686558618165
Build quality
68
Customisability
65
Performance
58
Productivity
61
Portability
81
Overall
65
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

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

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions40
Weight950 g

More specs

Height Mm40 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

NOVA K709 Pro vs Varmilo VA87M Beijing Opera

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
NOVA K709 ProVA87M Beijing Opera
 RedragonNOVA K709 ProThis pageVarmiloVA87M Beijing Opera
Overall score65 /10065 /100
Build quality68 /100Better56 /100
Performance58 /10076 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialPlasticABS · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes