OdinReleased 2023

Gaming Nova 65

68/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (80/100)
  • Strong portability (70/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (52/100)
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the Gaming Nova 65 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall698052547068
Build quality
69
Customisability
80
Performance
52
Productivity
54
Portability
70
Overall
68
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 typePlate 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 materialAluminum
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Gaming Nova 65 vs WLMouse Ying75

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Gaming Nova 65Ying75
 OdinGaming Nova 65This pageWLMouseYing75
Overall score68 /10069 /100Better
Build quality69 /100Better61 /100
Performance52 /10086 /100Better
ConnectionWired onlyWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typePlate MountGasket MountBetter
Case materialAluminumBetterCarbon Fiber
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes