Leopold FC660M vs NuPhy Halo65
The Leopold FC660M and the NuPhy Halo65 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Leopold FC660M is the cheaper of the two at $109 versus $120; the NuPhy Halo65 is hot-swap while the Leopold FC660M is soldered; the NuPhy Halo65 runs wireless where the Leopold FC660M is wired-only.
- Lower priceLeopold FC660M$109 versus $120
- Easier to modNuPhy Halo65hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
- More ways to connectNuPhy Halo653 connection modes versus 1
Choose the Leopold FC660M if
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you want to spend less ($109).
Choose the NuPhy Halo65 if
- you want to swap switches without soldering.
- you need wireless.
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Leopold FC660M vs NuPhy Halo65, spec by spec
| Leopold FC660M | NuPhy Halo65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 65% | 65% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired (stronger spec) |
| Hot-swap | No | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot | PBT |
| Case | ABS plastic | aluminum frame, ABS base |
| Mount | Tray (dampened) | n/a |
| Backlight | White / none | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Battery | n/a | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $109 (stronger spec) | $120 |
| Sound (stock) | deep, muted thock | clacky, marbly |
| Released | n/a | 2022 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
39% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Leopold FC660M; 47% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the NuPhy Halo65.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the NuPhy Halo65.
Where to buy the Leopold FC660M
Where to buy the NuPhy Halo65
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