NuphyReleased 2024

Halo96 V2

88/100
Outstanding
Overall score · how we rate
96% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (89/100)
  • Class-leading customisability (87/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Portability is the weak point (56/100)
Score profile

Where the Halo96 V2 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall818780895688
Build quality
81
Customisability
87
Performance
80
Productivity
89
Portability
56
Overall
88
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size96
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesLinear · Tactile · Silent
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialAluminum · ABS
Keycap materialPBT · ABS
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions33
Weight1150 g

More specs

Height Mm33 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Halo96 V2 vs Varmilo MA Series V2 Yakumo White TKL

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Halo96 V2MA Series V2 Yakumo White TKL
 NuphyHalo96 V2This pageVarmiloMA Series V2 Yakumo White TKL
Overall score88 /10088 /100
Build quality81 /100Better74 /100
Performance80 /100Better75 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetterPlate Mount
Case materialAluminum · ABSBetterWood · Plastic
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes