NuPhy Halo75 vs NuPhy Halo96 V2
The NuPhy Halo75 and the NuPhy Halo96 V2 are close alternatives. The main differences: the NuPhy Halo75 is the cheaper of the two at $129 versus $140; the NuPhy Halo75 is a 75% layout and the NuPhy Halo96 V2 is a 96%; stock, the NuPhy Halo75 sounds deep, gasket-cushioned thock and the NuPhy Halo96 V2 muted, creamy.
- Lower priceNuPhy Halo75$129 versus $140
- Easier to modNuPhy Halo96 V2hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
Choose the NuPhy Halo75 if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you mainly want it for travel.
- you want to spend less ($129).
Choose the NuPhy Halo96 V2 if
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
NuPhy Halo75 vs NuPhy Halo96 V2, spec by spec
| NuPhy Halo75 | NuPhy Halo96 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 96% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT dye-sublimated | double-shot PBT |
| Case | plastic | aluminum top, ABS bottom |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $129 (stronger spec) | $140 |
| Sound (stock) | deep, gasket-cushioned thock | muted, creamy |
| Released | 2023 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
50% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the NuPhy Halo75; 57% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the NuPhy Halo96 V2.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the NuPhy Halo75; 34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the NuPhy Halo96 V2.
Where to buy the NuPhy Halo75
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Where to buy the NuPhy Halo96 V2
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