Ktechs Vertex Arc60 vs Nuphy Halo65 V2
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Ktechs Vertex Arc60
Build quality in the top 40% of 60% boards at any price.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
Get the
Nuphy Halo65 V2
QMK
Build quality in the top 20% of 65% boards under $150.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
Ktechs Vertex Arc60
Nuphy Halo65 V2
Layout size
60%
65%
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
Aluminum
Aluminum, Polycarbonate
QMK
No
Yes
The deep option when you want to remap every key
VIA
No
Yes
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
- Ktechs Vertex Arc60
- Nuphy Halo65 V2
- Performance
- 5975
- Build quality
- 6981
- Productivity
- 6985
- Customizability
- 6289
- Portability
- 7389
- Hot-swappable
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Sound dampening
Ktechs Vertex Arc60 vs Nuphy Halo65 V2 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 25 specs differ
Ktechs Vertex Arc60
Nuphy Halo65 V2
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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