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Nuphy NuPhyX BH65 Keyboard vs KeebFront Vanguard65

Get the Nuphy NuPhyX BH65 Keyboard for hall effect and rapid trigger. Get the KeebFront Vanguard65 for knob.

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 NuPhyX BH65 Keyboard

KeebFront Vanguard65

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    Yes

    No

  • Rapid trigger

    Yes

    No

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    Aluminum, Polycarbonate

  • Mount style

    Tray Mount

    Gasket Mount

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Nuphy NuPhyX BH65 Keyboard
  • KeebFront Vanguard65
Performance
96
50
Build quality
66
67
Productivity
68
57
Customizability
61
63
Portability
73
72

What they share

  • Layout size: 65%
  • Connection: Wired
  • Hot-swappable
See every spec side by side

Full specs

Nuphy NuPhyX BH65 Keyboard vs KeebFront Vanguard65 specs

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

11 of 24 specs differ

Nuphy NuPhyX BH65 Keyboard

KeebFront Vanguard65

Typing & switches

Switch options

Magnetic
—

Hall effect (magnetic)

Yes
No

Rapid trigger

Yes
No

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Tray Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

65%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI, ISO

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

8,000 Hz
—

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Aluminum, Polycarbonate

Plate material

Plastic
—

Keycaps

PBT
—

Weight

1,103 g
—

Dimensions

30 x 322 x 115 mm
—

Typing angle

6°
—

Backlight

RGB, north-facing
None

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2025

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • NuphyUS

    In stock
    $139Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$139Visit
  • Input GearDE

    In stock
    $288Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$288Visit

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