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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

NuPhy Halo96 [Halo65, Halo75] vs NuPhy Gem80

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

NuPhy Halo96 [Halo65, Halo75]
NuPhy Gem80

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NuPhy Halo96 [Halo65, Halo75] Picture
NuPhy Gem80 Picture
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Compact (96%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Hot-Swappable Switches
Yes
ConnectivityWireless
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Hot-Swappable Switches
Yes
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Variants

  • Halo65 (Ionic White - 65%)
  • Halo75 (Ionic White - 75%)
  • Halo96 (Ionic White - 96%)
  • Halo65 (Matte Black - 65%)
  • Halo75 (Matte Black - 75%)
  • Halo96 (Matte Black - 96%)
  • Gem80 (Airy Lilac)
  • Gem80 (Cosmic Mocha)
  • Gem80 (Inca Rose)
  • Gem80 (Mystic Indigo)
  • Gem80 (Obsidian Black)

Review

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See NuPhy Gem80 Review
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Our Verdict

NuPhy Halo96 [Halo65, Halo75]

NuPhy Gem80

Both the NuPhy Halo96 and the NuPhy Gem80 are wireless mechanical keyboards. The Halo96 is a prebuilt model that is part of a wider lineup with smaller 75% and 65% models available. On the other hand, the Gem80 is only available in a TKL form factor. It's designed with customizability in mind and only comes as a barebones kit, so you have to buy and install switches and keycaps yourself. The Gem80 also has significantly better raw performance and more acoustic material inside the case.

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Ionic White - 65%
Halo65
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Airy Lilac
Gem80
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Ionic White - 75%
Halo75
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Cosmic Mocha
Gem80
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Ionic White - 96%
Halo96
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Inca Rose
Gem80
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Matte Black - 65%
Halo65
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Mystic Indigo
Gem80
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Matte Black - 75%
Halo75
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Obsidian Black
Gem80
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Matte Black - 96%
Halo96
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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

7.9
8.3

Single-Key Latency 
 

7.9
8.6

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

NuPhy Halo96 [Halo65, Halo75] Top Picture
NuPhy Gem80 Top Picture

Size 
 

Compact (96%)
TenKeyLess (80%)

Height 
 

1.6" (4.1 cm)
1.8" (4.6 cm)

Width  

14.8" (37.7 cm)
14.1" (35.7 cm)

Depth 
 

5.3" (13.5 cm)
5.6" (14.2 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

8.5" (21.5 cm)
N/A

Weight 
 

3.14 lbs (1.424 kg)
3.05 lbs (1.382 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
9.0

Build Quality Close Up  

NuPhy Halo96 [Halo65, Halo75] Build Quality Close Up
NuPhy Gem80 Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

PBT
PBT
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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.0

Side Picture  

NuPhy Halo96 [Halo65, Halo75] Side Picture
NuPhy Gem80 Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

5.5°
6°

Medium Incline 
 

8.5°
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

12°
N/A

Home Row Height 
 

32.1 mm (1.3")
34.3 mm (1.4")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

8.9
9.6

Customizability Overview  

NuPhy Halo96 [Halo65, Halo75] Customizability Overview
NuPhy Gem80 Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

Yes
Yes

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Plate-Mounted
Plate-Mounted

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

6.25u
6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

1.25u
1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

Yes
Yes

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Cherry MX Style
Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket 
 

5-pin Cherry
5-pin Cherry

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Yes
No
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Backlight Features 
 

10
10

Backlighting Picture  

NuPhy Halo96 [Halo65, Halo75] Backlighting Picture
NuPhy Gem80 Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

NuPhy Halo96 [Halo65, Halo75] Brightness Max
NuPhy Gem80 Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

NuPhy Halo96 [Halo65, Halo75] Brightness Min
NuPhy Gem80 Brightness Min

RGB 
 

Yes
Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes
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Backlight Clarity 
 

4.0
4.0

White Shot  

NuPhy Halo96 [Halo65, Halo75] White Shot
NuPhy Gem80 White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Length  

5.1 ft (1.5 m)
8.2 ft (2.5 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
USB type-C
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Wireless Versatility 
 

10
10

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

3
3

Proprietary Receiver 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Type 
 

Rechargeable
Rechargeable
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

4.0
4.6

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
1

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No
No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes
Yes
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

NuPhy Halo96 [Halo65, Halo75] Extra Features
NuPhy Gem80 Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

Yes
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

Yes
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Caps Lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

NuPhy Halo96 [Halo65, Halo75] Bundle Picture
NuPhy Gem80 Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.5
8.5

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

8.5
9.8

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

48.1 dBA
38.1 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Gateron Baby Raccoon
Cherry Silent Red Clear-Top

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical
Mechanical

Feel 
 

Linear
Linear

Analog 
 

No
No

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

See details on graph tool
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Operating Force 
 

45 gf
45 gf

Actuation Force 
 

48 gf
45 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.1 mm
2.1 mm

Total Travel 
 

3.6 mm
3.8 mm
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

7.9
8.6

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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See details on graph tool

Best Connection 
 

8.8 ms
4.8 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±3.2 ms
±1.5 ms

Wired 
 

8.8 ms
4.8 ms

Receiver 
 

12.8 ms
6.8 ms

Bluetooth 
 

27.4 ms
14.3 ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

7.0 ms
3.0 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

7.7
8.3

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool
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Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
Receiver

Key Press 
 

13.2 ms
6.5 ms

Key Release 
 

15.1 ms
11.9 ms
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Data Transmission 
 

7.4
8.2

Multi-Key Raw USB  

NuPhy Halo96 [Halo65, Halo75] Multi-Key Raw USB
NuPhy Gem80 Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
Receiver

USB Polling Rate 
 

500 Hz
1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

250 Hz
1,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

Yes
Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

Yes
No
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Chord Split 
 

7.7
7.1

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

6.4 ms
7.0 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

10.5 ms
19.4 ms
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

NuPhy Console
VIA

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
Yes

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

Profiles 
 

6+
6+
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Computer Compatibility 
 

10
10

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

10
10

Android 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

iOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Android, iPhone & iPad
Android, iPhone & iPad
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Ionic White - 65%
Halo65
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Airy Lilac
Gem80
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Ionic White - 75%
Halo75
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Cosmic Mocha
Gem80
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Ionic White - 96%
Halo96
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Inca Rose
Gem80
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Matte Black - 65%
Halo65
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Mystic Indigo
Gem80
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Matte Black - 75%
Halo75
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Obsidian Black
Gem80
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Matte Black - 96%
Halo96
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