NuPhy Halo75 V2 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
10x Wireless Speed, 6 New Sound Modes, 9000+ RGB Effects, Still No Compromises.
Much has changed with the Halo75 on its V2, with even the classic look receiving a major overhaul to look more like a Halo. Yet our commitment never wavers, to build keyboards for our pros and power users with only the best and the most performance.
A sight to behold
If Halo has a niche, it is that of a device that handles everything you throw at it and looks absolutely gorgeous doing it. Its wavy side rails, solid unibody aluminum frame, and unapologetic light minimalism all contribute to this role. On V2's design, we simply doubled down: a completely redesigned translucent bottom case extends the Ionic side rails' sense of layering into the third dimension, and a jewel-style nameplate LED puts an interesting twist to the profound functional light array. When the lights are on, the bottom case 'blends' into the Halo light band, creating arguably the most stunning lighting effect on a NuPhy keyboard.
A brighter Halo
Beyond the bottom case, the Halo75 V2's more powerful LEDs are the other contributing factor to its spectacular light show. With 8 different lights of different lighting styles and positions, Halo75 V2 is well equipped to satisfy the most niche and demanding work and aesthetic needs.
SignalRGB Support
Get a sneak peek into the capabilities of Halolight, which is now fully supported by SignalRGB, allowing you to customize Halolight just as you would key binds and macros in VIA, and to control the lighting of other SignalRGB-compatible hardware.
5 different color choices
Don't worry, black and white are not going anywhere, but the Halo persona deserves new interpretations too. The three new themes retain the clean neutrality of a monochrome color scheme, given expressiveness when Halolight 2.0 is activated, and enhancing the binary aesthetic of the case in their respective ways when unlit.
TYPING FEEL & SOUND
Hi-Fi Halo
Yes, our critically acclaimed 6-piece sound stack makes another appearance, for the first time on a fully assembled keyboard. With such other-worldly levels of focus and purity, we decided it was best not to keep quiet about it. Oh, and a gasket mount! From now on, Halo users can enjoy sound profiles and cushioned feelings tailored for custom keyboards without having to build one. Sometimes, it is as simple as that.
PCB gasket mount. Unlike the Gem's plate gasket mount, the Halo75 v2's PCB gasket mount delivers a more balanced feel and sound.
KEYCAPS
New heights, reach new heights.
Introducing mSA, the sibling of our much imitated nSA profile, now available for Halo users after more than two years of development. Many tweaks were made: some adjustments to the SA height for a more ergonomic fit, a larger rounded surface, and a symmetrical design as a tribute to nSA. What is hard to miss even in the dark though are the light-up homing bars, illuminated by south-facing LEDs whose brightness is designed to be just enough to help guide, without distracting.
Find your way home with lights. The NuPhy proprietary light-up homing bars are made with a triple-shot process, utilizing the south-facing nature of switches to be lit, which helps you find them at a further range. The built-in power-saving feature ensures that you won't see a direct difference in how you interact with your keyboard in terms of battery life.
Backlight Battery Life Comparison
* All battery life tests were conducted in November 2023 with professional battery testing software.
The GhostBar is gone. Sorry, we almost forgot, it's usually too quiet around here. For those who haven't heard of the GhostBar, it is our hollow sound-suppressing spacebar keycap, which utilizes a series of tiny internal chambers to make sounds very similar to that of other keys, almost inaudible. We have now upgraded it to the mSA profile, so it's even more in tune with the rest of your keys.
Want the front to shine like the bottom?
How about some transparent keycaps in the mSA profile and keyboard theme colors, shimmering like stars dotting the night sky in the dark?
The dark side made bright
South-facing light-up keycaps are awesome, they make enchanting lights and pleasing sounds possible without physical contact issues and with excellent switch compatibility... except they did not exist until now. The first set of south-facing keycaps, bold typeface and a daring color scheme were chosen to match its disruptiveness. With the same groundbreaking tech, the Canopus shine-through keycaps will shine on your desk like never before.
WIRELESS PERFORMANCE
Miles ahead in the 1000Hz race
We took the latency minimizing game to a new level on the Halo75 V2. With a state-of-the-art 1000Hz 2.4G SoC and the combined efforts of our engineers' optimization/testing, Halo users can now get wired-like, pro-gaming-grade wireless performance on their already OP keyboards.
The numbers tell the tale
We did some benchmarking tests on the latency performance of the new Halo75 V2 against its predecessor and another QMK-based keyboard. Suffice to say, the numbers speak louder and clearer than ever.
Connection Speed Comparison
* Latency test was performed with a CMSIS-DAP compliant hardware debugger unit, by measuring the time difference between switch closure of the Enter key and key event registration on PC, and subtracting the inherent latency of the instrument (provided by the producer) from the measurement. Pre-travel latency of the key switch, which varies from one type of switch to another, was not taken into account for test results, as the switch circuit was closed electronically during the test.
FIRMWARE
Build boundless keybinds, and shift layouts with layers.
It only makes sense to extend the exceptional customizability achieved on the Halo75 V2 hardware to its firmware. With the open-source QMK/VIA firmware, endless key mapping, light customization, and other creative possibilities, the potential of our hardware can truly be unleashed.
Mac, Windows, Linux... The works
VIA's key remapping and macros work seamlessly across all major desktop platforms or any browser-enabled platforms, making it easier to customize Halo75 V2 to your liking.
Shortcuts to all Mac shortcuts
With a single flick of the completely redesigned OS switch next to the connection mode switch, you can access all Mac-specific function keys, including 'do not disturb', and 'Spotlight'... Mac-driving your keyboard has never been this easy.
NUPHY SWITCHES
Coming to fruition
Built with NuPhy branded housings for the first time, the Herb series switches represent the combined effort of NuPhy and Gateron to bring the tech and designs of Gateron's 'leading edge' switches like Baby Kangaroo/Raccoon to the average switch user while retaining the original 'division of labor': a 37gf linear for heavy typists in Mint, a 45gf early actuated linear serving gamers best in Raspberry, and a 55gf tactile for all who crave tactility and excellent sound feedback in Lemon. All switches come with a POM stem, 21mm long spring and the next generation of Gateron factory lubrication. Nothing too spicy, but definitely the right amount of flavor for a satisfying typing experience.
CHERRY SWITCHES
Proceeding in silence
Smooth, precise, and quiet… are we talking about ninja movements or what silent switches should be like? The new Cherry Silent Red Clear-Top switches making their debut on NuPhy finally break free of the 'should' part. The first silent switches not to feel like all their clicks have turned into finger rustles, the Cherry SRCT relies on its completely redesigned molds, and next-gen factory lube developed in conjunction with NuPhy, to achieve smoothness with zero noise.
IN THE BOX
SPECIFICATIONS
Layout: ANSI 75%
Number of keys: 83
Switch type: Regular
Stabilizer type: Plate-mounted
Mounting type: Gasket
Hot-swappable support: Yes (3/5 pin MX type)
N-key Rollover: Yes
Backlight: South-facing RGB-LED
Backlight modes: 40+
Compatible system: macOS/Windows/Linux/Android/iOS
Operating environment: -10 to 50℃
Chip: ARM STM32F072
CONNECTIVITY
Wired Polling Rate: 1000Hz
2.4GHz Polling Rate: 1000Hz
Bluetooth 5.0 Polling Rate: 125Hz
2.4GHz Polling Rate: 1000Hz
Bluetooth 5.0 Polling Rate: 125Hz
MATERIALS
Top case: Aluminum
Bottom case: ABS
Plate material: POM
Bottom case: ABS
Plate material: POM
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
Dimension and Weight
L 135.0 mm (5.31 inches)
W 320.0 mm (12.60 inches)
Back Height 32.9 mm (1.29 inches)
Front Height 21.3 mm (0.83 inches)
Weight 1020 grams (2.24 pounds)
Typing angle 5°/8.5°/12°
L 135.0 mm (5.31 inches)
W 320.0 mm (12.60 inches)
Back Height 32.9 mm (1.29 inches)
Front Height 21.3 mm (0.83 inches)
Weight 1020 grams (2.24 pounds)
Typing angle 5°/8.5°/12°
POWER AND BATTERY
Battery capacity: 4000mAh
Working Time (All lights on): 9~91 hours (lab test result)
Working Time (Homing bars only): 140~200 hours (lab test result)
Working Time (All lights off): Up to 307 hours (lab test result)
Working Time (All lights on): 9~91 hours (lab test result)
Working Time (Homing bars only): 140~200 hours (lab test result)
Working Time (All lights off): Up to 307 hours (lab test result)