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NuPhy Halo96 Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Layout size:1800-compactConnection type:USB / 2.4GHz / BluetoothSwitch type:mechanicalPolling rate:1000 Hz

NuPhy Halo96 Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

7.2

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

80%

7.2

Technical score

20%

7.3

User score

â–²Better than 59% of keyboards
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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 68% of models
Score components

34%

8.7

Connectivity & Power

28%

3.9

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

5.7

Features

6%

7.4

Design

â–²Better than 68% of keyboards
7.3

User score

User score
7.3/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

3.8

Number of reviews

Based on 18 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–¼Worse than 89% of keyboards
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Technical Specifications of keyboard NuPhy Halo96

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components:

34%

8.7

Connectivity & Power

28%

3.9

Switches

20%

10

Materials

12%

5.7

Features

6%

7.4

Design

7.2
User score
User score
7.3/ 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–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

3.8

Number of reviews

Based on 18 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.
7.3
Popularity
Popularity
3.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Popularity:
NuPhy Halo96 has a popularity score of 3.8 points, which is lower than that of 70.3% of products in this category.
3.8
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components:

60%

7.2

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

8.0
Switch type
mechanical
Switch feel
linear / tactile / clicky
Switch name
Gateron G Pro
Actuation force
?
Min actuation distance
2 mm
Min actuation distance
2 mm
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 2 mm, which is longer than 66.5% of keyboards and equal to 33.2% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
1800-compact
Layout standard
ANSI
N. of keys
99
N. of keys
99
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 99 keys, which is more than 69.3% of keyboards and equal to 1.5% of keyboards.
Profile
high-profile
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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
205 h
Battery life
205 h
â–² Better than 61% of models
Market range: <30 h – >512 h
This keyboard lasts 205 h on a charge, which is longer than 60.6% 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
99
RGB zones
99
â–² Better than 76% of models
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 99 RGB zones, which is more than 75.6% of keyboards and equal to 1.2% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
?
Backlight direction
north-facing
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Case material
aluminum/plastic
Plate material
aluminum
Keycap material
PBT
Keycap profile
KOP
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 Halo96 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
  • 12 more keys
    N. of keys
    99
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (99 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    99 vs 87
  • 16 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    99
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 – >104
    This keyboard has more RGB zones than the average keyboard (99 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    99 vs 83
  • 25 h longer battery life
    Battery life
    205 h
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <30 h – >512 h
    This keyboard lasts longer on a charge than the average keyboard (205 h vs 180 h). The average keyboard lasts 180 h on a charge.
    205 h vs 180 h
  • 12 more keys
    N. of keys
    99
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has more keys than the average keyboard (99 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    99 vs 87
  • 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.
  • 25 h longer battery life
    Battery life
    205 h
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <30 h – >512 h
    This keyboard lasts longer on a charge than the average keyboard (205 h vs 180 h). The average keyboard lasts 180 h on a charge.
    205 h vs 180 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
  • 16 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    99
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 – >104
    This keyboard has more RGB zones than the average keyboard (99 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    99 vs 83
  • 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.
  • 0.3 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard 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 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 52.1% higher weight
    Weight
    1,488 g
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs more than the average keyboard (1488 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    1,488 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
  • 0.1 mm longer actuation distance
    Max actuation distance
    2.1 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <1.6 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2.1 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    2.1 mm vs 2 mm
  • 10.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    NuPhy Halo96
    the average keyboard
    NuPhy Halo96 has a lower user score than the average keyboard (7.26 vs 8.000).
    7.26 vs 8
  • 0.5 ° higher typing angle
    Typing angle
    5.5 °
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <3 ° – >7 °
    This keyboard has a higher typing angle than the average keyboard (5.5 ° vs 5 °). The average keyboard has a typing angle of 5 °.
    5.5 ° vs 5 °
  • 63% less popular
    NuPhy Halo96 is less popular than the average keyboard (3.78 vs 6.2).
    3.78 vs 6.15
  • 10.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 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 Halo96
    the average keyboard
    NuPhy Halo96 has a lower user score than the average keyboard (7.26 vs 8.000).
    7.26 vs 8
  • 63% less popular
    NuPhy Halo96 is less popular than the average keyboard (3.78 vs 6.2).
    3.78 vs 6.15
  • 52.1% higher weight
    Weight
    1,488 g
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs more than the average keyboard (1488 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    1,488 g vs 978 g
  • 2.75 mm higher keyboard height
    Height
    41 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <24.1 mm – >44 mm
    This keyboard is taller than the average keyboard (41 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    41 mm vs 38.25 mm
  • 0.5 ° higher typing angle
    Typing angle
    5.5 °
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <3 ° – >7 °
    This keyboard has a higher typing angle than the average keyboard (5.5 ° vs 5 °). The average keyboard has a typing angle of 5 °.
    5.5 ° vs 5 °
  • 20.7 mm wider width
    Width
    377 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >442 mm
    This keyboard is wider than the average keyboard (377 mm vs 356.3 mm). The average keyboard width is 356.3 mm.
    377 mm vs 356.3 mm
  • 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
  • 0.3 mm longer minimum actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    2 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard 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 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 0.1 mm longer actuation distance
    Max actuation distance
    2.1 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <1.6 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (2.1 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    2.1 mm vs 2 mm
  • 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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reviewed.com
13/03/2023
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NuPhy Halo96 Review: Quality Keys
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rtings.com
17/05/2023
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24/02/2023
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NuPhy Halo96 Review: One of the Best Mechanical Keyboards You Can Buy
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Third-party reviews

Based on 18 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about NuPhy Halo96

  • Excellent build quality with a premium aluminum and plastic hybrid frame
  • Satisfying 'thocky' typing sound and feel due to multiple internal silicone dampening layers
  • Versatile connectivity supporting 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.0 (up to 3 devices), and USB-C wired modes
  • Unique 'GhostBar' spacebar design that significantly reduces hollow noise and vibration
  • Vibrant RGB lighting with a signature 'Halo' light ring around the perimeter
  • Hot-swappable PCB allowing easy customization of 3-pin and 5-pin switches
  • Compact 96% layout provides a full number pad while saving desk space compared to full-size boards
  • Excellent battery life (4,000 mAh) lasting up to 200+ hours with RGB off

What we don't like about NuPhy Halo96

  • Stock PBT keycaps lack shine-through legends, making it difficult to type in dark rooms
  • The high profile (thickness) can cause wrist strain without a separate wrist rest
  • Proprietary 'NuPhy Console' software (V1) is often described as clunky and Windows-only
  • Significant weight (approx. 1.5kg) makes it bulky and less ideal for frequent travel
  • Reports of inconsistent wireless latency or connectivity glitches (specifically cited in some V2 firmware units)
  • The 2.4GHz USB dongle can sometimes protrude slightly or have weak range if blocked
  • Internal North-facing LEDs may cause interference with certain thick Cherry-profile keycaps
  • Shipping from official sources can be expensive and slow depending on the region

Verdict

The NuPhy Halo96 is a high-profile, 96% layout wireless mechanical keyboard featuring 99 keys, an aluminum top frame, and a hot-swappable PCB compatible with 3 and 5-pin switches. It offers tri-mode connectivity (2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.0 for up to 3 devices, and USB-C wired) with a 1,000Hz polling rate in wired and 2.4GHz modes, supported by a 4,000mAh battery that provides up to 300 hours of use with lights off. Main characteristics include the unique 'Halo' RGB perimeter lighting, south-facing LEDs, and high-quality double-shot PBT keycaps in an ergonomic KOP or MSA profile. Key pros are its exceptional 'thocky' sound profile achieved through multiple dampening layers (silicone and foam), the innovative 'GhostBar' spacebar design, and solid build quality that mimics custom enthusiast boards. However, notable cons include its significant weight (approx. 1,150g) and bulk, making it less portable, and some user reports of firmware inconsistencies or input lag during wireless use.

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