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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 13, 2026

Nuphy BH65 HE vs Cidoo V65 V3

Get the Nuphy BH65 HE for hall effect. Get the Cidoo V65 V3 for knob.

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Nuphy BH65 HE

Hall effect

Build quality in the top 50% of 65% boards under $150.

Rules this board out

  • Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.

Get the

Cidoo V65 V3

Knob

Build quality in the top 45% of 65% boards under $150.

What actually differs

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.

Nuphy BH65 HE

Cidoo V65 V3

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    Yes

    No

    Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Switch options

    Magnetic

    Linear

  • Mount style

    Tray Mount

    Gasket Mount

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Nuphy BH65 HE
  • Cidoo V65 V3
Performance
84
49
Build quality
65
68
Productivity
50
84
Customizability
50
79
Portability
70
89

What they share

  • Layout size: 65%
  • Hot-swappable
  • Case material: Aluminum
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Nuphy BH65 HE vs Cidoo V65 V3 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

11 of 25 specs differ

Nuphy BH65 HE

Cidoo V65 V3

Typing & switches

Switch options

Magnetic
Linear

Hall effect (magnetic)

Yes
No

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Tray Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

65%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, Wired

Max polling rate

8,000 Hz
—

Battery

Wired only
3,000 mAh

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum

Plate material

—
Plastic, POM

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

1,103 g
—

Dimensions

30 x 115 x 322 mm
—

Typing angle

6°
—

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2022

Where to buy

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