Novice 68
NoviceReleased 2026
68
74/100
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading portability (87/100)
- Class-leading build quality (79/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Performance is the weak point (56/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the 68 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size65
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
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 row68 vs MCHOSE Ace 60 Pro
68Ace 60 Pro
| Novice68This page | MCHOSEAce 60 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 74 /100 | 74 /100 |
| Build quality | 79 /100 | 79 /100 |
| Performance | 56 /100 | 56 /100 |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | — | — |
| Case material | — | Aluminum · PlasticBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
