Nuphy Halo IO
NuphyReleased 2025
Halo IO
74/100
Numpad ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading portability (89/100)
- Strong customisability (76/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the Halo IO wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout sizeNumpad
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesTactile · Linear
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 · Polycarbonate
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
More specs
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowHalo IO vs MCHOSE Ace 60 Pro
Halo IOAce 60 Pro
| NuphyHalo IOThis page | MCHOSEAce 60 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 74 /100 | 74 /100 |
| Build quality | 74 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 73 /100Better | 56 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | 1,000 Hz | 8,000 HzBetter |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | — |
| Case material | Aluminum · Polycarbonate | Aluminum · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
