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NuPhy WH80 Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£250Layout size:TKLConnection type:USB / 2.4GHz / BluetoothSwitch type:hall effectPolling rate:8000 Hz

NuPhy WH80 Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

8.8/10

Overall score

Score
8.8/ 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 99% of models
Score components

80%

8.8

Technical score

20%

?

User score

★Better than 99% of keyboards
8.9

Value for money

Value for money
8.9/ 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 99% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

★Better than 99%
8.8

Technical score

Technical score
8.8/ 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 99% of models
Score components

34%

9.8

Connectivity & Power

28%

8.5

Switches

20%

9.3

Materials

12%

8.1

Features

6%

5.3

Design

★Better than 99%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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 64% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £250
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Technical Specifications of keyboard NuPhy WH80

Technical score
Technical score
8.8/ 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 100% of models
Score components:

34%

9.8

Connectivity & Power

28%

8.5

Switches

20%

9.3

Materials

12%

8.1

Features

6%

5.3

Design

8.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 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 64% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
NuPhy WH80 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 82.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 100% of models
Score components:

70%

8.8

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

8.9
Switch type
hall effect
Switch feel
linear
Switch name
?
Actuation force
45 g
Min actuation distance
0.1 mm
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 0.1 mm, which is shorter than 82.2% of keyboards and equal to 14.2% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
TKL
Layout standard
ANSI
N. of keys
83
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 83 keys, which is fewer than 62% of keyboards and equal to 2.3% of keyboards.
Profile
high-profile
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Connection type
USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
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
This keyboard supports multi-device pairing. 4.5% of keyboards support multi-device pairing.
Bluetooth version
?
Mac compatibility
yes
This keyboard is Mac compatible. 58% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
Battery life
500 h
Market range: <30 h – >512 h
This keyboard lasts 500 h on a charge, which is longer than 88.5% of keyboards and equal to 0.6% of keyboards.
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RGB lighting
yes
This keyboard has RGB lighting. 12.4% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
yes
This keyboard has per-key RGB lighting. 27.6% of keyboards have per-key RGB lighting.
RGB zones
83
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
north-facing
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Case material
aluminum
Plate material
aluminum
Keycap material
?
Keycap profile
Cherry
Legend method
double-shot
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 WH80 vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • 1.6 mm shorter actuation distance
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (0.1 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    0.1 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 8x higher polling rate
    This keyboard has a higher polling rate than the average keyboard (8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz). The average keyboard has a polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 320 h longer battery life
    This keyboard lasts longer on a charge than the average keyboard (500 h vs 180 h). The average keyboard lasts 180 h on a charge.
    500 h vs 180 h
  • Rapid trigger support
    This keyboard supports rapid trigger, the average keyboard does not. 18.6% of keyboards support rapid trigger.
  • Adjustable actuation
    This keyboard supports adjustable actuation, the average keyboard does not. 21.9% of keyboards offer adjustable actuation.
  • 2x larger battery capacity
    This keyboard has a larger battery than the average keyboard (8,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh). The average keyboard has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh.
    8,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
  • Works with Mac
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • Dual actuation support
    This keyboard supports dual actuation, the average keyboard does not. 18.1% of keyboards support dual actuation.
  • 14.2% better value for money
    NuPhy WH80 has better value for money than the average keyboard (8.95 vs 7.8).
    8.95 vs 7.84
  • 2 newer release date
    This keyboard is newer than the average keyboard (2025 vs 2023). The average keyboard was released in 2023.
    November 2025
    2025 vs 2023
  • 320 h longer battery life
    This keyboard lasts longer on a charge than the average keyboard (500 h vs 180 h). The average keyboard lasts 180 h on a charge.
    500 h vs 180 h
  • 2x larger battery capacity
    This keyboard has a larger battery than the average keyboard (8,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh). The average keyboard has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh.
    8,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
  • Works with Mac
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • 1.6 mm shorter actuation distance
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (0.1 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    0.1 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 8x higher polling rate
    This keyboard has a higher polling rate than the average keyboard (8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz). The average keyboard has a polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • Rapid trigger support
    This keyboard supports rapid trigger, the average keyboard does not. 18.6% of keyboards support rapid trigger.
  • Adjustable actuation
    This keyboard supports adjustable actuation, the average keyboard does not. 21.9% of keyboards offer adjustable actuation.
  • Dual actuation support
    This keyboard supports dual actuation, the average keyboard does not. 18.1% of keyboards support dual actuation.
  • Dedicated media keys
    This keyboard includes dedicated media keys, the average keyboard does not. 20.4% of keyboards include dedicated media keys.
  • Volume control wheel
    This keyboard includes a volume wheel, the average keyboard does not. 38.3% of keyboards include a volume wheel.
  • 1.2 mm longer actuation distance
    This keyboard has a shorter maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (3.2 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    3.2 mm vs 2 mm
  • 55% higher weight
    This keyboard weighs more than the average keyboard (1,516 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    1,516 g vs 978 g
  • 4 fewer keys
    This keyboard has fewer keys than the average keyboard (83 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    83 vs 87
  • 92.3% more expensive
    NuPhy WH80 is more expensive than the average keyboard (£250 vs £130).
    £250 vs £130
  • 2 ° higher typing angle
    This keyboard has a higher typing angle than the average keyboard (7 ° vs 5 °). The average keyboard has a typing angle of 5 °.
    7 ° vs 5 °
  • 6.15x less popular
    NuPhy WH80 is less popular than the average keyboard (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.15
  • 92.3% more expensive
    NuPhy WH80 is more expensive than the average keyboard (£250 vs £130).
    £250 vs £130
  • 6.15x less popular
    NuPhy WH80 is less popular than the average keyboard (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.15
  • 55% higher weight
    This keyboard weighs more than the average keyboard (1,516 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    1,516 g vs 978 g
  • 4 fewer keys
    This keyboard has fewer keys than the average keyboard (83 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    83 vs 87
  • 2 ° higher typing angle
    This keyboard has a higher typing angle than the average keyboard (7 ° vs 5 °). The average keyboard has a typing angle of 5 °.
    7 ° vs 5 °
  • 1.2 mm longer actuation distance
    This keyboard has a shorter maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (3.2 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    3.2 mm vs 2 mm

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rtings.com
30/03/2026
Summary of the review
NuPhy WH80 Keyboard Review - RTINGS.com

Third-party reviews

What customers like about NuPhy WH80

  • Exceptional typing experience with pre-lubed magnetic switches and a refined, 'creamy' sound profile.
  • Outstanding wireless performance supporting an 8,000Hz polling rate via a 2.4GHz receiver.
  • Premium build quality featuring a heavy-duty plastic case with aluminum accents.
  • Intuitive web-based software (NuPhy IO) for extensive customization of actuation points and macros.
  • Highly responsive Hall Effect switches with minimal dead zones and support for Rapid Trigger.
  • Vibrant RGB backlighting with included shine-through keycaps for improved low-light visibility.

What customers don't like about NuPhy WH80

  • Underwhelming wireless battery life, with some users reporting only 3–4 days of use despite the large 8,000mAh capacity.
  • Firmware stability issues, including reports of ghost clicks, missed inputs, and erratic LED behavior on certain versions.
  • High MSRP (nearly $250) makes it a significant investment compared to other gaming keyboards.
  • Non-ergonomic tall profile that often requires a separate wrist rest for comfortable long-term use.
  • Included keycaps may feel less premium and are prone to developing a 'shine' over time.
  • Inaccurate volume knob marker that often fails to align with actual software volume levels.

Verdict

The NuPhy WH80 is a high-performance 80% layout (83-key) wireless magnetic keyboard featuring Hall Effect Gateron Magnetic Jade Dragon switches that offer adjustable actuation (0.1mm to 3.2mm) and 0.005mm Rapid Trigger precision. Built with a gasket-mount structure, five layers of acoustic dampening, and a massive 8,000mAh battery supporting up to 500 hours of use, it distinguishes itself with dual 8,000Hz polling and scanning rates available across both wired and 2.4GHz wireless connections. Its main pros include an exceptionally smooth and 'creamy' typing experience, industry-leading wireless latency, and a convenient web-based configuration tool (NuPhy IO 2.0). However, notable cons include its high price point (MSRP near $250), a relatively steep front height that may require a wrist rest for comfort, a lack of adjustable feet for varied typing angles, and reported firmware inconsistencies that can occasionally affect wireless stability.

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