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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Typing Quality
    2. Typing Noise
    3. Switches
    4. Keystrokes
  6. Performance
    1. Single-Key Latency
    2. Multi-Key Latency
    3. Data Transmission
    4. Chord Split
  7. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  8. Comments

Keychron V5 Max [V1 Max, V2 Max, etc.] vs NuPhy Halo96/Halo75 V2

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Keychron V5 Max [V1 Max, V2 Max, etc.]
NuPhy Halo96/Halo75 V2

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Keychron V5 Max [V1 Max, V2 Max, etc.] Picture
NuPhy Halo96/Halo75 V2 Picture

Variants

  • V6 Max (Carbon Black - 100%)
  • V4 Max (Carbon Black - 60%)
  • V2 Max (Carbon Black - 65%)
  • V8 Max (Carbon Black - 65%/Alice)
  • V1 Max (Carbon Black - 75%)
  • V10 Max (Carbon Black - 75%/Alice)
  • V3 Max (Carbon Black - 80%)
  • V5 Max (Carbon Black - 96%)
  • Halo96 V2 (Blue Lagoon)
  • Halo75 V2 (Blue Lagoon)
  • Halo96 V2 (Ionic White)
  • Halo75 V2 (Ionic White)
  • Halo96 V2 (Mojito)
  • Halo75 V2 (Mojito)
  • Halo96 V2 (Obsidian Black)
  • Halo75 V2 (Obsidian Black)
  • Halo96 V2 (Sakura Fizz)
  • Halo75 V2 (Sakura Fizz)

Our Verdict

Keychron V5 Max [V1 Max, V2 Max, etc.]

NuPhy Halo96/Halo75 V2

The Keychron V5 Max and the NuPhy Halo96 V2 are both wireless mechanical keyboards with a compact 96% form factor. Both keyboards belong to wider lineups with other size variants available, though the Keychron lineup is much larger with more size variants. The NuPhy keyboards have more of a focus on RGB lighting, with a strip or 'halo' of RGB lighting that wraps around their outer edge. On the other hand, the Keychrons have more of an emphasis on hardware customizability and slightly better and more consistent latency performance, making them a better choice for competitive gaming.

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