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NuPhy Halo75 V2 Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£120Layout size:75%Connection type:USB / 2.4GHz / BluetoothSwitch type:mechanicalPolling rate:1000 Hz

NuPhy Halo75 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.

7.8

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 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 93% of models
Score components

80%

7.6

Technical score

20%

8.7

User score

★Better than 93% 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
â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components

34%

9.1

Connectivity & Power

28%

4.7

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

6.7

Features

6%

6.5

Design

â–²Better than 85% of keyboards
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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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â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on 926 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.
â–²Better than 79% of keyboards
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Technical Specifications of keyboard NuPhy Halo75 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components:

34%

9.1

Connectivity & Power

28%

4.7

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

6.7

Features

6%

6.5

Design

7.6
User score
User score
8.7/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on 926 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.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
8.4/ 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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â–² Better than 77% of models
Popularity:
NuPhy Halo75 V2 has a popularity score of 8.4 points, which is higher than that of 77.3% of products in this category.
8.4
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 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 94% of models
Score components:

60%

7.8

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

8.5
Switch type
mechanical
Switch feel
linear / tactile
Switch name
Cherry MX
Actuation force
37 g
Min actuation distance
1.2 mm
Min actuation distance
1.2 mm
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.2 mm, which is shorter than 59.8% of keyboards and equal to 16.3% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
75%
Layout standard
ANSI
N. of keys
83
N. of keys
83
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 83 keys, which is fewer than 62% of keyboards and equal to 2.3% of keyboards.
Profile
standard
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Connection type
USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
Connection type
USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
â–² 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
â–² 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
â–² 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
â–² Better than 58% of models
This keyboard is Mac compatible. 58% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
Battery life
307 h
Battery life
307 h
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <30 h – >512 h
This keyboard lasts 307 h on a charge, which is longer than 80% of keyboards and equal to 0.6% of keyboards.
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RGB lighting
yes
RGB lighting
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This keyboard has RGB lighting. 12.4% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
no
Per-key RGB
no
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
This keyboard does not have per-key RGB. 72.8% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
RGB zones
83
RGB zones
83
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 83 RGB zones, which is more than 49.7% of keyboards and equal to 1.7% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
?
Backlight direction
south-facing
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Case material
aluminum/plastic
Plate material
?
Keycap material
PBT
Keycap profile
mSA
Legend method
double-shot
Legend method
double-shot
â–² 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 Halo75 V2 vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • Works with Mac
    Mac compatibility
    yes
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
  • 127 h longer battery life
    Battery life
    307 h
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <30 h – >512 h
    This keyboard lasts longer on a charge than the average keyboard (307 h vs 180 h). The average keyboard lasts 180 h on a charge.
    307 h vs 180 h
  • 1.5 h shorter charging time
    Charging time
    3.5 h
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <2.5 h – >6 h
    This keyboard charges faster than the average keyboard (3.5 h vs 5 h). The average keyboard takes 5 h to charge.
    source range 3-4 h.
    3.5 h vs 5 h
  • Supports QMK
    QMK support
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This keyboard supports QMK, the average keyboard does not. 28.8% of keyboards support QMK.
  • 0.5 mm shorter actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    1.2 mm
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    1.2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • Supports VIA
    VIA support
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This keyboard supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 26.3% of keyboards support VIA.
  • 7.9% better value for money
    NuPhy Halo75 V2 has better value for money than the average keyboard (8.45 vs 7.8).
    8.45 vs 7.84
  • 7.9% better value for money
    NuPhy Halo75 V2 has better value for money than the average keyboard (8.45 vs 7.8).
    8.45 vs 7.84
  • 9.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    NuPhy Halo75 V2
    the average keyboard
    NuPhy Halo75 V2 has a higher user score than the average keyboard (8.73 vs 8.000).
    8.73 vs 8
  • Works with Mac
    Mac compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • 127 h longer battery life
    Battery life
    307 h
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <30 h – >512 h
    This keyboard lasts longer on a charge than the average keyboard (307 h vs 180 h). The average keyboard lasts 180 h on a charge.
    307 h vs 180 h
  • 1.5 h shorter charging time
    Charging time
    3.5 h
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <2.5 h – >6 h
    This keyboard charges faster than the average keyboard (3.5 h vs 5 h). The average keyboard takes 5 h to charge.
    source range 3-4 h.
    3.5 h vs 5 h
  • 0.4 mm shorter key travel
    Total travel distance
    3.6 mm
    â–² 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
  • 0.5 mm shorter actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    1.2 mm
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    1.2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • Supports QMK
    QMK support
    yes
    â–² 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
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This keyboard supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 26.3% of keyboards support VIA.
  • No per-key RGB lighting
    Per-key RGB
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This keyboard does not have per-key RGB, the average keyboard does. 72.5% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    â–² 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
  • 4 fewer keys
    N. of keys
    83
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has fewer keys than the average keyboard (83 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    83 vs 87
  • 4.3% higher weight
    Weight
    1,020 g
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs more than the average keyboard (1020 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    1,020 g vs 978 g
  • 4 fewer keys
    N. of keys
    83
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has fewer keys than the average keyboard (83 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    83 vs 87
  • 4.3% higher weight
    Weight
    1,020 g
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs more than the average keyboard (1020 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    1,020 g vs 978 g
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    â–² 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
  • No per-key RGB lighting
    Per-key RGB
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This keyboard does not have per-key RGB, the average keyboard does. 72.5% of keyboards offer per-key RGB.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 926 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about NuPhy Halo75 V2

  • Excellent 'creamy' or 'thocky' sound profile out of the box due to multi-layer sound dampening
  • Vibrant and extensive RGB lighting with a unique 'halolight' side-glow and translucent bottom case
  • Premium build quality with a solid aluminum top frame and high-quality PBT double-shot keycaps
  • Full QMK/VIA support for extensive key remapping and macro customization without mandatory software downloads
  • Comfortable typing experience enhanced by a soft gasket mount and ergonomic mSA profile keycaps
  • Versatile tri-mode connectivity (2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, and Wired) with 1,000Hz polling rate on wireless and wired modes
  • Highly functional 'GhostBar' spacebar that uses silicone dampening to eliminate typical hollow rattle

What we don't like about NuPhy Halo75 V2

  • Stock keycaps lack shine-through legends, making it difficult to read keys in dark environments
  • Some users report intermittent wireless connectivity issues and missed keystrokes on early firmware
  • The case is extremely difficult to disassemble for internal modding or servicing
  • South-facing LEDs can cause color inaccuracies (e.g., white looking pinkish) when used with colored switch housings
  • The keyboard has a high-profile design that may cause wrist strain without a separate wrist rest
  • Painted finish on the aluminum top can be prone to scratching from tools like switch pullers
  • VIA software currently lacks the ability to customize individual key colors or the edge lighting

Verdict

The NuPhy Halo75 V2 is a high-profile 75% mechanical keyboard (83 keys) featuring an aluminum top case, a semi-transparent ABS/PC bottom, and a gasket-mount design with a 6-layer sound-dampening stack for a soft, 'marbly' typing experience. Key specifications include tri-mode connectivity (2.4GHz/Bluetooth 5.0/USB-C) with a 1,000Hz polling rate in both wired and wireless modes, a 4,000mAh battery providing up to 307 hours of runtime with lights off, and full QMK/VIA support for extensive customization. Main pros are its vibrant south-facing RGB 'Halo' lighting, hot-swappable PCB supporting 3/5-pin switches, and the ergonomic mSA profile double-shot PBT keycaps. Reported cons include its significant weight (1.02kg), a tall profile that typically requires a separate wrist rest for comfort, and the lack of shine-through legends on stock keycaps, which makes typing in the dark more difficult.

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