NuPhy Halo65 V2 Review | 64 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£110
  • Avg. price in US: ~$120
  • Layout size: 65%
  • Connection type: USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • Switch type: mechanical
  • Polling rate: 1000 Hz

NuPhy Halo65 V2 review. Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among keyboards and if it is worth buying.

7.2

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

7.4

Technical Score

20.0%

6.5

User score

Very good
7.4

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the keyboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as switch feel, typing and gaming performance, layout and features, connectivity, build quality, backlighting, software, and comfort.

When it matters: When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

34.0%

8.9

Connectivity & Power

28.0%

3.9

Switches

20.0%

10

Materials

12.0%

7.8

Features

6.0%

4.9

Design

Very good
6.5

User score

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 components:

70.0%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

2.2

Popularity

User score:
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  • 3.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Polling rate

    24.0%

    1.0

    Rapid trigger

    20.0%

    1.0

    Adjustable actuation

    16.0%

    10

    Hot-swappable switches

    12.0%

    10

    Onboard memory

  • 7.6
    Typing

    Score components:

    28.0%

    4.0

    Wrist rest included

    24.0%

    10

    Legend method

    20.0%

    10

    Adjustable feet

    15.0%

    5.5

    Typing angle

    13.0%

    10

    Pre-lubed stabilizers

  • 10
    Programming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    10

    QMK support

    26.0%

    10

    VIA support

    18.0%

    10

    Mac compatibility

    14.0%

    10

    Multi-device pairing

    12.0%

    10

    Connection type

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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.

Technical Specifications of NuPhy Halo65 V2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the keyboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as switch feel, typing and gaming performance, layout and features, connectivity, build quality, backlighting, software, and comfort.

When it matters: When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

34.0%

8.9

Connectivity & Power

28.0%

3.9

Switches

20.0%

10

Materials

12.0%

7.8

Features

6.0%

4.9

Design

7.4
NuPhy Halo65 V2 has a technical score of 7.37 points, which is higher than that of 76.5% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

8.4

User reviews

30.0%

2.2

Popularity

User score:
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6.5
NuPhy Halo65 V2 has a user score of 6.53 points, which is lower than that of 92.7% of products in this category.
Popularity
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.
2.2
NuPhy Halo65 V2 has a popularity of 2.2 points, which is lower than 71.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

7.2

Overall score

40.0%

9.9

Price

8.0
NuPhy Halo65 V2 has a quality-to-price ratio of 8 points, which is higher than 60.5% of products in this category.
Switch type
What it is: Identifies the switch technology used by the keyboard, such as mechanical, optical, or Hall effect.
When it matters: When you are choosing between different response technologies and their long-term behavior.

Importance: HIGH

mechanical
Switch feel
What it is: Describes the keypress character, such as linear, tactile, or clicky.
When it matters: When the sensation of each keypress changes comfort, control, and noise level for your use.

Importance: HIGH

linear / tactile
Switch name
What it is: States the specific switch model used by the keyboard.
When it matters: When the exact switch model matters because small tuning differences affect your preference.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Actuation force
What it is: Measures how much force is needed to actuate a key.
When it matters: When finger fatigue, accidental presses, or key resistance matters to your typing style.

Importance: HIGH

37-55 g
Min actuation distance
What it is: Measures the shortest key travel needed to register an input.
When it matters: When faster key response matters and you want the shortest possible trigger point under your fingers.

Importance: MEDIUM

2.0 mm
NuPhy Halo65 V2 has a minimum actuation distance of 2.0 mm, which is longer than 66.3% of keyboards and equal to 33.4% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
What it is: Identifies the keyboard technology, such as mechanical, membrane, optical, or Hall effect.
When it matters: When you need a keyboard built around a specific switch technology or feel profile.

Importance: HIGH

mechanical
Layout size
What it is: States the keyboard form factor and how much of the standard keyset it includes.
When it matters: When desk space, portability, or access to a full key set affects how you work or play.

Importance: HIGH

65%
Layout standard
What it is: Specifies the regional layout standard, such as ANSI, ISO, or JIS.
When it matters: When you need a regional key layout that matches your language habits or keycap set.

Importance: MEDIUM

ANSI
N. of keys
What it is: States how many keys are present on the keyboard.
When it matters: When you need a certain number of keys for shortcuts, navigation, or a numpad.

Importance: MEDIUM

67
NuPhy Halo65 V2 has 67 keys, which is fewer than 82.2% of keyboards and equal to 4.5% of keyboards.
Profile
What it is: Describes whether the keyboard uses a low-profile or standard-height design.
When it matters: When key height changes your typing comfort, travel distance, or the overall desk setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

high-profile
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Connection type
What it is: Specifies how the keyboard connects, such as USB, 2.4 GHz wireless, or Bluetooth.
When it matters: When latency, cable management, or wireless flexibility is part of your buying decision.

Importance: HIGH

USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
NuPhy Halo65 V2 offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity, which is more versatile than 57.9% of keyboards and equal to 42.1% of keyboards.
Multi-device pairing
What it is: Shows whether the keyboard can stay paired with multiple devices for quicker switching.
When it matters: When you switch regularly between a laptop, tablet, and other devices on one desk.

Importance: HIGH

yes
NuPhy Halo65 V2 supports multi-device pairing. 4.5% of keyboards support multi-device pairing.
up to 4 devices.
Bluetooth version
What it is: States the Bluetooth generation supported for wireless pairing.
When it matters: When wireless stability, compatibility, and energy efficiency are part of what you compare.

Importance: MEDIUM

5.0
NuPhy Halo65 V2 uses Bluetooth 5.0, which is newer than 46.8% of keyboards and equal to 17.7% of keyboards.
Mac compatibility
What it is: Shows whether the keyboard is intended to work properly with macOS layouts, shortcuts, or legends.
When it matters: When you need the keyboard to work properly with macOS shortcuts and key mapping.

Importance: HIGH

yes
NuPhy Halo65 V2 is Mac compatible. 44.4% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
extra Mac keycaps included.
Battery life
What it is: Estimates how long the keyboard can run on a full charge.
When it matters: When the keyboard needs to last through workweeks, travel, or long gaming stretches without constant charging.

Importance: HIGH

240 h
NuPhy Halo65 V2 lasts 240 h on a charge, which is longer than 68.4% of keyboards and equal to 5.8% of keyboards.
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RGB lighting
What it is: Shows whether the keyboard includes customizable RGB lighting effects.
When it matters: When visual customization and desk aesthetics matter to your setup.

Importance: HIGH

yes
NuPhy Halo65 V2 has RGB lighting. 12.3% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
What it is: Shows whether each key can be lit and controlled independently instead of sharing one uniform lighting zone.
When it matters: When customizing each key individually matters for visuals, games, or shortcut visibility.

Importance: HIGH

yes
NuPhy Halo65 V2 has per-key RGB lighting. 23% of keyboards have per-key RGB lighting.
RGB zones
What it is: States how many RGB lighting zones can be controlled separately.
When it matters: When you want more lighting control than a simple all-at-once backlight can provide.

Importance: LOW

67
NuPhy Halo65 V2 has 67 RGB zones, which is fewer than 65.8% of keyboards and equal to 4.3% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
What it is: Shows whether the case includes lighting around the underside or outer edges in addition to the keys themselves.
When it matters: When edge lighting is part of the visual style you want from the keyboard.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
NuPhy Halo65 V2 includes underglow lighting. 68.6% of keyboards include underglow lighting.
Backlight direction
What it is: Specifies whether the switches use north-facing or south-facing backlighting.
When it matters: When you care about switch compatibility, keycap interference, or lighting placement.

Importance: LOW

south-facing
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Case material
What it is: Describes the main material used for the keyboard case.
When it matters: When build feel, rigidity, and overall finish influence your sense of quality.

Importance: HIGH

polycarbonate
Plate material
What it is: Describes the material used for the mounting plate beneath the switches.
When it matters: When keyboard stiffness, sound profile, and bottom-out feel matter more than the switch spec sheet alone.

Importance: HIGH

POM
Keycap material
What it is: Describes the material used to make the keycaps.
When it matters: When surface texture, wear resistance, and sound of the keycaps affect your choice.

Importance: HIGH

PBT
Keycap profile
What it is: Describes the shape and height profile of the keycaps.
When it matters: When key shape and sculpting affect comfort, wrist angle, and the sound of each press.

Importance: MEDIUM

mSA
Legend method
What it is: Describes how the legends are applied to the keycaps, which affects durability and visibility.
When it matters: When you care about how long key legends stay readable after heavy use.

Importance: MEDIUM

double-shot
NuPhy Halo65 V2 uses double-shot legends, which are more durable than 25.8% of keyboards and equal to 74.2% of keyboards.
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NuPhy Halo65 V2 vs the average keyboard

  • 0.4 mm shorter key travel
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 has 3.6 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.
    What it is: Measures the full distance a key can move from top to bottom.
    When it matters: When full key movement changes comfort, speed, or the way the keyboard feels under your fingers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NuPhy Halo65 V2 has 3.6 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.3.6 mm vs 4 mm
  • Underglow lighting
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 includes underglow lighting, the average keyboard does not. 31.6% of keyboards include underglow lighting.
    What it is: Shows whether the case includes lighting around the underside or outer edges in addition to the keys themselves.
    When it matters: When edge lighting is part of the visual style you want from the keyboard.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NuPhy Halo65 V2 includes underglow lighting, the average keyboard does not. 31.6% of keyboards include underglow lighting.
  • Supports QMK
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
    What it is: Shows whether the keyboard supports QMK firmware for deeper remapping and behavior customization.
    When it matters: When deep remapping, macros, and firmware-level customization matter to your workflow.

    Importance: HIGH

    NuPhy Halo65 V2 supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
  • 74 h longer battery life
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 lasts longer on a charge than the average keyboard (240 h vs 166 h). The average keyboard lasts 166 h on a charge.
    What it is: Estimates how long the keyboard can run on a full charge.
    When it matters: When the keyboard needs to last through workweeks, travel, or long gaming stretches without constant charging.

    Importance: HIGH

    NuPhy Halo65 V2 lasts longer on a charge than the average keyboard (240 h vs 166 h). The average keyboard lasts 166 h on a charge.240 h vs 166 h
  • Supports VIA
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 27.1% of keyboards support VIA.
    What it is: Shows whether the keyboard supports VIA for live remapping and configuration without rebuilding firmware manually.
    When it matters: When quick live remapping without rebuilding firmware is important to you.

    Importance: HIGH

    NuPhy Halo65 V2 supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 27.1% of keyboards support VIA.
  • 18.2% lower weight
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 weighs less than the average keyboard (798 g vs 976 g). The average keyboard weighs 976 g.
    What it is: Measures the total mass of the keyboard.
    When it matters: When you care whether the keyboard feels easy to carry or heavy enough to stay planted on the desk.

    Importance: HIGH

    NuPhy Halo65 V2 weighs less than the average keyboard (798 g vs 976 g). The average keyboard weighs 976 g.798 g vs 976 g
  • 9.7 mm thinner design
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 is thinner than the average keyboard (28.3 mm vs 38 mm). The average keyboard thickness is 38 mm.
    What it is: Measures the keyboard's front-to-back depth or body thickness.
    When it matters: When front height and overall keyboard bulk affect comfort or portability.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NuPhy Halo65 V2 is thinner than the average keyboard (28.3 mm vs 38 mm). The average keyboard thickness is 38 mm.28.3 mm vs 38 mm
  • 2 newer release date
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 is newer than the average keyboard (2,025 vs 2,023). The average keyboard was released in 2,023.
    August 2025.
    What it is: States when the keyboard was officially launched or became available.
    When it matters: When you prefer a newer board for more recent wireless standards, firmware support, or hardware revisions.

    Importance: LOW

    NuPhy Halo65 V2 is newer than the average keyboard (2,025 vs 2,023). The average keyboard was released in 2,023.2025 vs 2023
  • 18.2% lower weight
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 weighs less than the average keyboard (798 g vs 976 g). The average keyboard weighs 976 g.
  • 9.7 mm thinner design
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 is thinner than the average keyboard (28.3 mm vs 38 mm). The average keyboard thickness is 38 mm.
  • 2 newer release date
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 is newer than the average keyboard (2,025 vs 2,023). The average keyboard was released in 2,023.
  • 74 h longer battery life
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 lasts longer on a charge than the average keyboard (240 h vs 166 h). The average keyboard lasts 166 h on a charge.
  • 0.4 mm shorter key travel
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 has 3.6 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.
  • Underglow lighting
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 includes underglow lighting, the average keyboard does not. 31.6% of keyboards include underglow lighting.
  • Supports QMK
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
  • Supports VIA
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 27.1% of keyboards support VIA.
  • 20 fewer keys
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 has fewer keys than the average keyboard (67 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 uses an older Bluetooth version than the average keyboard (5 vs 5.2). The average keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2.
  • 0.3 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 has a longer minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
  • 16 fewer RGB zones
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (67 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
  • 20 fewer keys
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 has fewer keys than the average keyboard (67 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    What it is: States how many keys are present on the keyboard.
    When it matters: When you need a certain number of keys for shortcuts, navigation, or a numpad.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NuPhy Halo65 V2 has fewer keys than the average keyboard (67 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.67 vs 87
  • 0.3 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 has a longer minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    What it is: Measures the shortest key travel needed to register an input.
    When it matters: When faster key response matters and you want the shortest possible trigger point under your fingers.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NuPhy Halo65 V2 has a longer minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.2.0 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • Older Bluetooth version
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 uses an older Bluetooth version than the average keyboard (5 vs 5.2). The average keyboard uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    What it is: States the Bluetooth generation supported for wireless pairing.
    When it matters: When wireless stability, compatibility, and energy efficiency are part of what you compare.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    NuPhy Halo65 V2 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
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (67 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    What it is: States how many RGB lighting zones can be controlled separately.
    When it matters: When you want more lighting control than a simple all-at-once backlight can provide.

    Importance: LOW

    NuPhy Halo65 V2 has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (67 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.67 vs 83
  • 22.5% lower user score
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 has a lower user score than the average keyboard (6.53 vs 8.000).
    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.
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 has a lower user score than the average keyboard (6.53 vs 8.000).6.53 vs 8
  • 2.65x less popular
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 is less popular than the average keyboard (2.18 vs 5.772).
    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.
    NuPhy Halo65 V2 is less popular than the average keyboard (2.18 vs 5.772).2.18 vs 5.77

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Third-party reviews

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(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

What customers 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 customers dislike 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

Expert reviews

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rtings.com
02/08/2024

The NuPhy Halo96 V2 and Halo75 V2 are versatile wireless mechanical keyboards recognized for exceptional build quality, gasket-mount construction, and a quiet, comfortable typing experience. They feature QMK/VIA firmware support for customization and an enhanced 360-degree RGB lighting system, making them well-suited for professional and general use. However, the review notes that...Read more

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craftingworlds.com
19/09/2025

The NuPhy Halo65 V2 is a compact 65% wireless mechanical keyboard priced at $129, lauded by the reviewer for delivering premium sound and custom-board typing performance right out of the box. Built with a rigid aluminum top shell, a frosted plastic bottom, and a gasket mount system, it eliminates high-pitched case resonance to produce a warm, mature sound profile. It features an...Read more

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damiancooper.medium.com
04/09/2025

Damian Cooper’s review praises the NuPhy Halo65 V2 as a robust 65% wireless mechanical keyboard featuring a durable unibody build, versatile tri-mode connectivity, and customizable RGB lighting. It is highly regarded for both gaming and productivity, with Lemon switches providing a responsive, fatigue-free typing experience, while the hot-swappable PCB facilitates easy...Read more

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