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NuPhy Halo96 V2 – Full specification

NuPhy Halo96 V2 – Full specification

SKU: HALO96-V2
Brand: nuphy
Category: Keyboard
Available Official
  • Switches Hot-swappable MX-style (3/5-pin)
  • Backlight Per-key south-facing RGB + multi-style halo effects
  • Battery Life Up to 307h (no RGB) / 6–90h (RGB)
  • Mode Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4 GHz dongle + Wired USB-C

Our Rating

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

Specifications

Genral Info

Brand NuPhy
Model Name Halo96 V2
Series Halo
Type Mechanical (Wireless + Wired)
Layout ANSI 96% (99 keys)
Release Year 2025
Use Case Productivity, Work, Gaming

DESIGN & BUILD

Frame Material Aluminum top, ABS bottom, semi-transparent bottom case
Plate Material POM
Keycap Material Triple-shot mSA profile (shine-through and solid available)
Color Options Black, White, themed editions
Dimensions (L × W × H) 377 × 135 × 33 mm
Weight 1150 g
Form Factor Compact 96%
Finish Matte anodized, premium coating

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°)
Key Rollover NKRO (wired/2.4GHz/Bluetooth)
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 + multi-style halo effects
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, OS switch

SOUND & COMFORT

Acoustic Dampening Plate foam, switch pad, sound damper, PCB & bottom silicone, GhostBar keycap
Typing Sound Profile Quiet, deep thock
Gasket Mount Gasket mount provides cushioned, soft feel
Noise Reduction Optimized internal dampening
Wrist Rest Optional Twotone wrist rest (sold separately)
Tilt Feet 3-level adjustable feet

Support and compatibility

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