NuPhy Halo65 vs NuPhy Halo75 V2
The NuPhy Halo65 and the NuPhy Halo75 V2 are close alternatives. The main differences: the NuPhy Halo65 is the cheaper of the two at $120 versus $130; the NuPhy Halo65 is a 65% layout and the NuPhy Halo75 V2 is a 75%; stock, the NuPhy Halo65 sounds clacky, marbly and the NuPhy Halo75 V2 soft, muted thock.
- Lower priceNuPhy Halo65$120 versus $130
Choose the NuPhy Halo65 if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you want to spend less ($120).
Choose the NuPhy Halo75 V2 if
- you mainly want it for programming.
NuPhy Halo65 vs NuPhy Halo75 V2, spec by spec
| NuPhy Halo65 | NuPhy Halo75 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 65% | 75% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT | double-shot PBT |
| Case | aluminum frame, ABS base | aluminum top, ABS bottom |
| Mount | n/a | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $120 (stronger spec) | $130 |
| Sound (stock) | clacky, marbly | soft, muted thock |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
47% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the NuPhy Halo65; 52% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the NuPhy Halo75 V2.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the NuPhy Halo65; 34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the NuPhy Halo75 V2.
Where to buy the NuPhy Halo65
Where to buy the NuPhy Halo75 V2
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