| Our Rating |
9.0 |
9.0 |
| Brand |
nuphy |
nuphy |
| Category |
Keyboard |
Keyboard |
|
Brand |
Nuphy |
Nuphy |
|
Model Name |
Kick75 |
Halo75 |
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Series |
Kick Series |
Halo Series |
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Type |
Mechanical (Wireless + Wired) |
Mechanical (Wireless + Wired) |
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Layout |
75% (Compact Layout with Function Row) |
75% |
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Release Year |
2025 |
2023 |
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Use Case |
Gaming, Typing, Versatile Productivity |
Work, Gaming, Compact productivity |
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Frame Material |
Full aluminum CNC body |
Aluminum top + polycarbonate base |
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Plate Material |
Steel or FR4 (depending on variant) |
Steel |
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Keycap Material |
Double-shot PBT |
Double-shot PBT |
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Color Options |
Obsidian Black, Lunar Silver |
Celestial White, Night Breeze Gray |
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Dimensions (L × W × H) |
328 × 136 × 38 mm |
325 × 135 × 38 mm |
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Weight |
1150 g |
980 g |
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Form Factor |
Compact 75% |
Compact 75% layout |
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Finish |
Bead-blasted premium matte surface |
Matte anodized coat |
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Switch Type |
Mechanical (Hot-swappable) |
Mechanical (Hot-swappable) |
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Switch Options |
Gateron Pro 3.0, Nuphy Wisteria, or MX-compatible |
Nuphy Night Breeze, Rose Glacier, Gateron Pro 2.0 Red/Brown |
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Mount Type |
Dual-gasket integrated mount |
Gasket mount structure |
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Stabilizers |
Screw-in PTFE-lubed stabilizers |
Pre-lubed screw-in stabilizers |
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Typing Angle |
3 adjustable levels |
6° adjustable |
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Key Rollover |
Full N-key (wired & wireless) |
Full N-key (wired & wireless) |
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Actuation Force |
45–50 g |
45 g nominal |
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Key Travel |
2.0 mm actuation / 4.0 mm total |
2.0 mm actuation / 4.0 mm total |
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Typing Feel |
Bouncy, cushioned, deep thock sound profile |
Balanced, bouncy, refined acoustics |
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Response Time (Bluetooth) |
7–9 ms |
8–10 ms |
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Response Time (Bluetooth) |
7–9 ms |
8–10 ms |
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Anti-Ghosting |
100% NKRO |
100% NKRO |
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Input Lag |
Negligible input lag (wired) |
Minimal (below 2 ms wired) |
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Latency Mode |
Low-latency gaming toggle |
Low-latency toggle |
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Backlight Type |
Per-key RGB |
Per-key RGB + Side glow bars |
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LED Orientation |
South-facing |
South-facing |
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Lighting Effects |
22 customizable modes |
20+ pre-configured modes |
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Custom Effects |
VIA/QMK via Nuphy Console |
Supported via VIA / Nuphy Console |
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Brightness Levels |
5-step adjustable |
5-step adjustable |
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Control |
Dedicated shortcut or software |
Software or onboard controls |
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Firmware |
QMK / VIA open-source |
Open-source QMK / VIA |
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Key Remapping |
Fully supported |
Yes, fully programmable |
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Macro Support |
Multi-layer macros |
Layered macros |
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Profile Storage |
3–5 onboard profiles |
3 onboard profiles |
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Firmware Update |
Yes |
Via USB-C |
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Hotkey Shortcuts |
RGB effects, profiles, OS switching |
Lighting, OS switch, volume controls |
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Acoustic Dampening |
Layered silicone + PORON foam |
Multiple foam layers + silicone dampers |
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Typing Sound Profile |
Deep, clean thock |
Quiet and deep tone (“thock”) |
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Gasket Mount |
— |
Soft flexible feel |
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Noise Reduction |
Multiple dampening layers |
Enhanced by stabilizer pads |
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Wrist Rest |
Optional magnetic wrist rest |
Optional wrist rest |
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Tilt Feet |
Two-stage adjustable |
Two-stage adjustable feet |
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Software Support |
macOS, Windows, Linux |
macOS, Windows, Linux |
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Plug-and-Play |
Yes |
Yes |
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Layout Options |
Interchangeable Mac/Win keycaps |
macOS / Windows compatible keycaps |
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Battery Capacity |
6000 mAh |
4000 mAh |
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Battery Type |
Rechargeable lithium |
Lithium-ion |
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Battery Life (No RGB) |
Up to 280 hours |
Up to 200 hours |
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Battery Life (RGB On) |
80–100 hours |
70–80 hours |
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Charging Port |
USB Type-C |
USB Type-C |
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Charge Time |
About 4 hours |
Approx. 3 hours |
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Wireless Mode |
Bluetooth 5.3 |
Bluetooth 5.1 |
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Wired Mode |
USB-C |
USB-C cable |
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Multi-Device Pairing |
Yes, 3 devices |
Up to 3 devices |
|
Switch Between Devices |
Fn + 1/2/3 |
Fn + 1/2/3 |
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Polling Rate (Wired) |
1000 Hz |
1000 Hz |
|
Polling Rate (Wireless) |
125 Hz |
125 Hz |
