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NuPhy Halo75
Full-height 75% with double-gasket mount and PC plate. NuPhy's first proper custom-style board.
Quick Answer
- Is the NuPhy Halo75 worth buying in 2026?
Tom's Hardware: 'sublime' typing. Tom's Guide: 'gorgeous to look at, listen to and type on.' XDA: 'a good mechanical keyboard with plenty of RGB' but with wireless reliability issues. The Halo75 V2 is the consensus mid-range full-height 75% — gasket-mount, six layers of sound dampening, mSA keycaps, QMK/VIA — and it's good enough that the bigger r/NuPhy thread isn't about typing experience but about NuPhy's customer support, which has a 41-upvote 'Not buying NuPhy again' thread to its name.
+Pros
- Six layers of sound dampening — gasket mount, plate foam, switch pad, PCB foam, bottom silicone — and it shows in the typing acoustics
- mSA keycap profile (NuPhy's spherical-top variant) is genuinely well-shaped — Tom's Guide called it out specifically
- Tri-mode wireless (USB-C / 2.4 GHz at 1,000 Hz / Bluetooth) with QMK/VIA support out of the box
- $129–$130 puts it well under the Keychron Q1 Max price tier with comparable enthusiast features
- Per-key RGB with NuPhy's 'halo' light bar — XDA and SemiPro Tech+Gear both rate the lighting as best-in-class
−Cons
- Wireless reconnection problems — XDA: 'resuming a wireless connection being a problem, often missing inputs when trying to unlock the PC'
- VIA setup is unusually tedious — XDA: requires downloading JSON files, uploading them, and enabling advanced settings
- NuPhy customer support has a documented reputation problem — the r/NuPhy 'Not buying NuPhy again' thread has 41 upvotes and 57 comments
- ABS plastic case (not aluminum) — feels solid but won't match the Keychron Q-series weight or premium feel
- Halo75 V2 dropped the original's 5-pin hot-swap to PCB-gasket — flexier feel, but limits which case mods are easy
In-depth Review
NuPhy Halo75 Review — A $130 Enthusiast Board With Six Layers of Sound Dampening and a Real Support Problem
Specifications
| layout | 75% |
| switchType | linear |
| switchBrand | Gateron G Pro 2.0 |
| hotswap | true |
| mountStyle | gasket |
| caseMaterial | abs-plastic |
| connection | USB-C / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth |
| wireless | true |
| rgb | per-key |
| keycapProfile | Cherry |
| keycapMaterial | PBT |
| programmable | VIA |
| soundProfile | thocky |
Why This Product
Full-height 75% with double-gasket mount and PC plate. NuPhy's first proper custom-style board.
Key Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| layout | 75% |
| switchType | linear |
| switchBrand | Gateron G Pro 2.0 |
| hotswap | True |
| mountStyle | gasket |
| caseMaterial | abs-plastic |
| connection | USB-C / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth |
| wireless | True |
| rgb | per-key |
| keycapProfile | Cherry |
| keycapMaterial | PBT |
| programmable | VIA |
| soundProfile | thocky |
Who It's For
This product fits builders and typists who prioritize the strengths above. Verify the specs match your build goals and budget before buying — and check community sentiment below for long-term reliability signals.
Last updated: May 3, 2026 · By Ethan Park
