NuPhy Halo75 V2 vs Royal Kludge M75
The NuPhy Halo75 V2 and the Royal Kludge M75 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Royal Kludge M75 is the cheaper of the two at $70 versus $130; stock, the NuPhy Halo75 V2 sounds soft, muted thock and the Royal Kludge M75 muted, creamy.
- Lower priceRoyal Kludge M75$70 versus $130
- Easier to modNuPhy Halo75 V2hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
- Bigger batteryNuPhy Halo75 V24000 mAh versus 3750 mAh
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Choose the NuPhy Halo75 V2 if
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Choose the Royal Kludge M75 if
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you mainly want it for gaming.
- you mainly want it for beginners.
- you want to spend less ($70).
NuPhy Halo75 V2 vs Royal Kludge M75, spec by spec
| NuPhy Halo75 V2 | Royal Kludge M75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 75% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | double-shot PBT | double-shot PBT |
| Case | aluminum top, ABS bottom | ABS plastic |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes (stronger spec) | No |
| Battery | 4000 mAh (stronger spec) | 3750 mAh |
| Typical price | $130 | $70 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | soft, muted thock | muted, creamy |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
52% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the NuPhy Halo75 V2; 13% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Royal Kludge M75.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the NuPhy Halo75 V2; 31% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Royal Kludge M75.
Where to buy the NuPhy Halo75 V2
Where to buy the Royal Kludge M75
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