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NuPhy Halo65 V2 – Full specification

NuPhy Halo65 V2 – Full specification

SKU: HALO65-V2
Brand: nuphy
Category: Keyboard
Available Official
  • Switches Hot-swappable MX-style (3/5-pin)
  • Backlight Per-key south-facing RGB + halo chassis lights
  • Battery Life Up to 307h (no RGB) / 6–90h (RGB)
  • Mode Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4 GHz dongle + Wired USB-C

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

9
  • Design 9 / 10
  • SWITCH 9 / 10
  • PERFORMANCE 9 / 10
  • BATTERY 9 / 10
  • Connectivity 9 / 10

Specifications

Genral Info

Brand NuPhy
Model Name Halo65 V2
Series Halo
Type Mechanical (Wireless + Wired)
Layout 65% (Compact, 67 keys)
Release Year 2025
Use Case Travel, Work, Gaming, Productivity

DESIGN & BUILD

Frame Material Aluminum unibody top, semi-transparent plastic bottom
Plate Material POM
Keycap Material Triple-shot mSA profile (shine-through available)
Color Options Black, White, Sakura Fizz, Mojito, Blue Lagoon
Dimensions (L × W × H) 316 × 118 × 38 mm (approximate)
Weight ~900 g
Form Factor 65% Compact
Finish Matte anodized

SWITCH & TYPING EXPERIENCE

Switch Type Mechanical (Hot-swappable, MX-style 3/5-pin)
Switch Options NuPhy Mint / Raspberry / Lemon; Cherry Silent Red Clear-Top; Gateron; KTT
Mount Type Gasket mount (PCB gasket)
Stabilizers Plate-mounted, pre-lubed
Typing Angle Adjustable (5°, 8.5°, 12° with feet)
Key Rollover NKRO (wired/wireless)
Actuation Force 37–55g (switch dependent)
Key Travel 2.0 mm actuation / 4.0 mm total
Typing Feel Cushioned, soft, deep sound

PERFORMANCE

Response Time (Bluetooth) 8–10 ms (Bluetooth)
Response Time (Bluetooth) 8–10 ms (Bluetooth)
Anti-Ghosting 100% (NKRO)
Input Lag Minimal (wired or 2.4GHz)
Latency Mode Low-latency toggle available

RGB & LIGHTING

Backlight Type Per-key RGB + chassis halo light bands
LED Orientation South-facing
Lighting Effects 40+ preset modes (SignalRGB support)
Custom Effects Supported via VIA/SignalRGB
Brightness Levels 5-step adjustable
Control VIA, SignalRGB, onboard shortcuts

SOFTWARE & CUSTOMIZATION

Firmware QMK/VIA (open-source)
Key Remapping Fully programmable
Macro Support Multi-layer macros
Profile Storage Up to 3 onboard profiles
Firmware Update Yes, via USB-C
Hotkey Shortcuts RGB, media, layout, OS change

SOUND & COMFORT

Acoustic Dampening Plate foam, switch pad, PCB & bottom silicone, sound damper, GhostBar keycap
Typing Sound Profile Quiet, deep thock
Gasket Mount Gasket mount provides cushioned, soft feel
Noise Reduction Optimized with internal dampening
Wrist Rest Optional wrist rest (sold separately)
Tilt Feet 2-level adjustable (feet)

Support and compatibility

Software Support macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS
Plug-and-Play Yes
Layout Options macOS / Windows switch keycaps included

BATTERY & CONNECTIVITY

Battery Capacity 4000 mAh
Battery Type Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life (No RGB) Up to 307 hours
Battery Life (RGB On) 6–90 hours
Charging Port USB Type-C
Charge Time ~3 hours
Wireless Mode Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4 GHz RF (dongle)
Wired Mode USB-C cable connection
Multi-Device Pairing Yes, up to 3
Switch Between Devices Fn + 1/2/3 shortcuts
Polling Rate (Wired) 1000 Hz
Polling Rate (Wireless) 125 Hz

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