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NuPhy Halo65 V2 Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Layout size:65%Connection type:USB / 2.4GHz / BluetoothSwitch type:mechanicalPolling rate:1000 Hz

NuPhy Halo65 V2 Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the keyboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best keyboards on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components

80%

7.6

Technical score

20%

7.0

User score

▲Better than 78% of keyboards
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 86% of models
Score components

34%

8.8

Connectivity & Power

28%

5.2

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

7.3

Features

6%

4.9

Design

▲Better than 86% of keyboards
7.0

User score

User score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

3.6

Number of reviews

Based on 16 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
▼Worse than 92% of keyboards
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Technical Specifications of keyboard NuPhy Halo65 V2

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 86% of models
Score components:

34%

8.8

Connectivity & Power

28%

5.2

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

7.3

Features

6%

4.9

Design

7.6
User score
User score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

3.6

Number of reviews

Based on 16 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.0
Popularity
Popularity
3.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you prefer a keyboard that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 73% of models
Popularity:
NuPhy Halo65 V2 has a popularity score of 3.6 points, which is lower than that of 71.7% of products in this category.
3.6
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the keyboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a keyboard that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

8.2
Switch type
mechanical
Switch feel
linear / tactile
Switch name
?
Actuation force
?
Min actuation distance
?
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
65%
Layout standard
ANSI
N. of keys
67
N. of keys
67
▼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 67 keys, which is fewer than 81.7% of keyboards and equal to 4.6% of keyboards.
Profile
high-profile
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Connection type
USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
Connection type
USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
▲ Better than 57% of models
This keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity, which is more versatile than 57.3% of keyboards and equal to 42.7% of keyboards.
Multi-device pairing
yes
Multi-device pairing
yes
▲ Better than 4% of models
This keyboard supports multi-device pairing. 4.5% of keyboards support multi-device pairing.
Bluetooth version
5
Bluetooth version
5
▲ Better than 51% of models
This keyboard uses Bluetooth 5, which is newer than 51% of keyboards and equal to 15.7% of keyboards.
Mac compatibility
yes
Mac compatibility
yes
▲ Better than 58% of models
This keyboard is Mac compatible. 58% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
Battery life
240 h
Battery life
240 h
▲ Better than 67% of models
Market range: <30 h – >512 h
This keyboard lasts 240 h on a charge, which is longer than 67.3% of keyboards and equal to 5.5% of keyboards.
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RGB lighting
yes
RGB lighting
yes
▲ Better than 12% of models
This keyboard has RGB lighting. 12.4% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
?
RGB zones
67
RGB zones
67
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 67 RGB zones, which is fewer than 66% of keyboards and equal to 4.4% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
?
Backlight direction
south-facing
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Case material
polycarbonate
Plate material
POM
Keycap material
PBT
Keycap profile
mSA
Legend method
double-shot
Legend method
double-shot
▲ Better than 25% of models
This keyboard uses double-shot legends, which are more durable than 25.1% of keyboards and equal to 74.9% of keyboards.
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NuPhy Halo65 V2 vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • Works with Mac
    Mac compatibility
    yes
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • 0.4 mm shorter key travel
    Total travel distance
    3.6 mm
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <3.2 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has 3.6 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.
    3.6 mm vs 4 mm
  • Supports QMK
    QMK support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This keyboard supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
  • Supports VIA
    VIA support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This keyboard supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 26.3% of keyboards support VIA.
  • 60 h longer battery life
    Battery life
    240 h
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <30 h – >512 h
    This keyboard lasts longer on a charge than the average keyboard (240 h vs 180 h). The average keyboard lasts 180 h on a charge.
    240 h vs 180 h
  • 18.4% lower weight
    Weight
    798 g
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs less than the average keyboard (798 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    798 g vs 978 g
  • 2 newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This keyboard is newer than the average keyboard (2025 vs 2023). The average keyboard was released in 2023.
    August 2025
    2025 vs 2023
  • 38.3 mm narrower width
    Width
    318 mm
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >442 mm
    This keyboard is narrower than the average keyboard (318 mm vs 356.3 mm). The average keyboard width is 356.3 mm.
    318 mm vs 356.3 mm
  • 18.4% lower weight
    Weight
    798 g
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs less than the average keyboard (798 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    798 g vs 978 g
  • 2 newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This keyboard is newer than the average keyboard (2025 vs 2023). The average keyboard was released in 2023.
    August 2025
    2025 vs 2023
  • 38.3 mm narrower width
    Width
    318 mm
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >442 mm
    This keyboard is narrower than the average keyboard (318 mm vs 356.3 mm). The average keyboard width is 356.3 mm.
    318 mm vs 356.3 mm
  • Works with Mac
    Mac compatibility
    yes
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • 60 h longer battery life
    Battery life
    240 h
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <30 h – >512 h
    This keyboard lasts longer on a charge than the average keyboard (240 h vs 180 h). The average keyboard lasts 180 h on a charge.
    240 h vs 180 h
  • 0.4 mm shorter key travel
    Total travel distance
    3.6 mm
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <3.2 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has 3.6 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.
    3.6 mm vs 4 mm
  • Supports QMK
    QMK support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This keyboard supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
  • Supports VIA
    VIA support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This keyboard supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 26.3% of keyboards support VIA.
  • 20 fewer keys
    N. of keys
    67
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has fewer keys than the average keyboard (67 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    67 vs 87
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This keyboard uses an older Bluetooth version than the average keyboard (5 vs 5.2). The average keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • 16 fewer RGB zones
    RGB zones
    67
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 – >104
    This keyboard has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (67 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    67 vs 83
  • 14.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    NuPhy Halo65 V2
    the average keyboard
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 has a lower user score than the average keyboard (6.97 vs 8.000).
    6.97 vs 8
  • 68.7% less popular
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 is less popular than the average keyboard (3.65 vs 6.2).
    3.65 vs 6.15
  • 14.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    NuPhy Halo65 V2
    the average keyboard
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 has a lower user score than the average keyboard (6.97 vs 8.000).
    6.97 vs 8
  • 68.7% less popular
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 is less popular than the average keyboard (3.65 vs 6.2).
    3.65 vs 6.15
  • 20 fewer keys
    N. of keys
    67
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has fewer keys than the average keyboard (67 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    67 vs 87
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This keyboard uses an older Bluetooth version than the average keyboard (5 vs 5.2). The average keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • 16 fewer RGB zones
    RGB zones
    67
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0 – >104
    This keyboard has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (67 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    67 vs 83

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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rtings.com
02/08/2024
Summary of the review
NuPhy Halo96/Halo75 V2 Keyboard Review [Includes Halo65 V2]
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craftingworlds.com
19/09/2025
Summary of the review
NuPhy Halo65 V2 Review: A Compact With Big-Board Confidence, and
D
damiancooper.medium.com
04/09/2025
Summary of the review
“Halo? Is it the keeb you're looking for…?” — Nuphy's Halo65 V2 Review.

Third-party reviews

Based on 16 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →

What we like about NuPhy Halo65 V2

  • Excellent build quality featuring a sturdy aluminum top shell
  • Premium acoustics with a six-layer sound dampening system that eliminates case ping
  • Highly refined 'Halo 2.0' RGB lighting system with a semi-transparent bottom case for uniform glow
  • Supports open-source QMK/VIA firmware for extensive key remapping and macro customization
  • Versatile tri-mode connectivity (Wired, 2.4GHz, and Bluetooth 5.0) with 1000Hz polling on wireless
  • Upgraded 'GhostBar' spacebar design that effectively suppresses hollow ringing sounds
  • Comfortable mSA profile double-shot PBT keycaps with ergonomic rounded edges

What we don't like about NuPhy Halo65 V2

  • Stock keycaps lack shine-through legends, making them difficult to read in dark environments
  • High-profile design is tall and generally requires a separate wrist rest for optimal comfort
  • Stem wobble is reported on most stock switch options except for the 'Blush' silent switches
  • Secondary flip-out feet are somewhat flimsy and can collapse if the keyboard is nudged
  • The magnetic nameplate badge is small and easily lost when transporting the board
  • Connectivity issues or stuttering can occur when the battery level is very low
  • Gasket mount implementation feels relatively stiff compared to more flexible custom boards

Verdict

The NuPhy Halo65 V2 is a compact 65% wireless mechanical keyboard featuring a premium build with an aluminum top case, a semi-transparent polycarbonate bottom, and a 4,000mAh battery. Key specifications include a gasket-mounted design with six layers of sound dampening, a 1,000Hz polling rate for both wired and 2.4GHz wireless modes, and support for QMK/VIA and SignalRGB. It utilizes double-shot PBT keycaps in the mSA profile, south-facing RGB LEDs, and features the silicone-dampened GhostBar to minimize hollow space bar sounds. Main pros include its refined 'thocky' acoustics, versatile tri-mode connectivity, and high-quality factory-lubed switches like the Raspberry linear and Lemon tactile options. Notable cons include its relatively heavy and bulky profile for a portable 65% board, limited 125Hz polling rate on Bluetooth, and the fact that its stiff gasket mount offers less flex than some competitors.

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