NuphyReleased 2026

Node 100

75/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
100% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight

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Why we rate it

  • Strong performance (74/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
  • Portability is the weak point (53/100)
  • ABS case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the Node 100 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall575974655363
Build quality
57
Customisability
59
Performance
74
Productivity
65
Portability
53
Overall
63
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size100
StandardANSI · ISO-DE · ISO
ProfileLow
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesClicky
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
Battery3000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialABS
BacklightRGB · North-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions14
Weight787 g

More specs

Height Mm14 mm
Low ProfileYes
Passthrough UsbYes

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Head to head

Node 100 vs Weikav STARS80 V2

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Node 100STARS80 V2
 NuphyNode 100This pageWeikavSTARS80 V2
Overall score63 /10080 /100Better
Build quality57 /10079 /100Better
Performance74 /100Better54 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountGasket Mount
Case materialABSAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes