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NuPhy Halo96 V2 Review | 64 Data compared

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

NuPhy Halo96 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 89% of models
Score components

80%

7.6

Technical score

20%

8.4

User score

▲Better than 89% of keyboards
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
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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 85% of models
Score components

34%

9.1

Connectivity & Power

28%

4.7

Switches

20%

9.3

Materials

12%

7.5

Features

6%

8.0

Design

▲Better than 85% of keyboards
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 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
▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

7.3

Number of reviews

Based on 382 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.
▲Better than 68% of keyboards
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Technical Specifications of keyboard NuPhy Halo96 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 85% of models
Score components:

34%

9.1

Connectivity & Power

28%

4.7

Switches

20%

9.3

Materials

12%

7.5

Features

6%

8.0

Design

7.6
User score
User score
8.4/ 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
▲ Better than 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

7.3

Number of reviews

Based on 382 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.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
7.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 63% of models
Popularity:
NuPhy Halo96 V2 has a popularity score of 7.3 points, which is higher than that of 63.3% of products in this category.
7.3
Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 10
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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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 89% of models
Score components:

60%

7.8

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

8.4
Switch type
mechanical
Switch feel
linear / tactile
Switch name
Cherry MX
Actuation force
42 g
Min actuation distance
1.2 mm
Min actuation distance
1.2 mm
▲ 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
1800-compact
Layout standard
?
N. of keys
99
N. of keys
99
▲ 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
▲ 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
307 h
Battery life
307 h
▲ 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
▲ Better than 12% of models
This keyboard has RGB lighting. 12.4% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
?
RGB zones
99
RGB zones
99
▲ 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
south-facing
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Case material
aluminum/plastic
Plate material
POM
Keycap material
?
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 Halo96 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
  • 127 h longer battery life
    Battery life
    307 h
    ▲ 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
  • 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.
  • 0.5 mm shorter actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    1.2 mm
    ▲ 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
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This keyboard supports VIA, the average keyboard does not. 26.3% of keyboards support VIA.
  • 12 more keys
    N. of keys
    99
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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
  • 7.1% better value for money
    NuPhy Halo96 V2 has better value for money than the average keyboard (8.39 vs 7.8).
    8.39 vs 7.84
  • 12 more keys
    N. of keys
    99
    ▲ 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
  • 5.35 mm lower keyboard height
    Height
    32.9 mm
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <24.1 mm – >44 mm
    This keyboard is lower than the average keyboard (32.9 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    32.9 mm vs 38.25 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.
  • 127 h longer battery life
    Battery life
    307 h
    ▲ 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
  • 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
  • 0.5 mm shorter actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    1.2 mm
    ▲ 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
    ▲ 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.
  • 16 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    99
    ▲ 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
  • 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
  • 17.6% higher weight
    Weight
    1,150 g
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs more than the average keyboard (1150 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    1,150 g vs 978 g
  • 20.7 mm wider width
    Width
    377 mm
    ▼ 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
  • 17.6% higher weight
    Weight
    1,150 g
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs more than the average keyboard (1150 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    1,150 g vs 978 g
  • 20.7 mm wider width
    Width
    377 mm
    ▼ 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
    ▲ 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

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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semiprotechgear.com
12/07/2024
Summary of the review
NuPhy Halo96 V2 Review - The Best Prebuilt?
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rtings.com
02/08/2024
Summary of the review
NuPhy Halo96/Halo75 V2 Keyboard Review - RTINGS.com

Third-party reviews

Based on 382 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about NuPhy Halo96 V2

  • Excellent build quality with a premium metallic frame and gasket-mount design.
  • Refined 'thocky' typing experience with a cushioned feel and great sound damping.
  • Highly customizable through QMK/VIA support, which is a major upgrade for Mac and power users.
  • Enhanced 'Halo' RGB lighting with a translucent bottom case that stands out from competitors.
  • Improved 1000Hz polling rate for both wired and 2.4GHz connections, making it viable for gaming.
  • Wide variety of high-quality, consistent switch options like the Lemon tactile and Raspberry linear switches.
  • Compact 96% layout that retains the full number pad while saving desk space.

What we don't like about NuPhy Halo96 V2

  • Significant firmware bugs reported by some users, including keystroke lag, repeating keys, and connectivity issues.
  • Battery life drops drastically from ~300 hours to as little as 6–12 hours when RGB lighting is at max brightness.
  • Stock keycaps lack shine-through legends, making it difficult to read keys in dark environments.
  • The 2.4GHz receiver sometimes fits poorly or sticks out of its intended storage slot.
  • High-profile design typically requires a separate wrist rest for comfort, which is not included.
  • Inconsistent wireless performance for some users, specifically with Bluetooth latency or weak 2.4GHz signals.
  • Steep learning curve for those transitioning from a standard full-sized layout due to compressed key spacing.

Verdict

The NuPhy Halo96 V2 is a high-profile, 96% layout (99-key) mechanical keyboard featuring a refined gasket mount design and a comprehensive six-layer sound dampening system for a premium, 'thocky' typing experience. Key specifications include a 1000Hz polling rate for both 2.4GHz wireless and wired modes, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity for up to four devices, a 4,000mAh battery, and hot-swappable south-facing RGB LEDs compatible with 3/5-pin switches. Main pros include its versatile tri-mode connectivity, robust QMK/VIA customization support, and high-quality double-shot PBT keycaps in the ergonomic mSA profile. Some potential cons are its substantial weight of 1,150g and high-profile design, which often requires a separate wrist rest for optimal comfort, alongside stock keycaps that lack shine-through legends for low-light visibility.

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