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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Epomaker RT98 vs Nuphy Halo96 V2

Get the Epomaker RT98 for the 8,000 mAh battery.

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.

Epomaker RT98

Nuphy Halo96 V2

  • Layout size

    98%

    96%

  • Battery

    8,000 mAh

    4,000 mAh

  • Ergonomics

    Southpaw

    Standard

  • Case material

    ABS

    ABS, Aluminum

  • Switch options

    Linear, Silent

    Mechanical

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Epomaker RT98
  • Nuphy Halo96 V2
Performance
77
80
Build quality
72
81
Productivity
84
88
Customizability
78
89
Portability
65
56

What they share

  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
  • VIA
  • Sound dampening
  • Keycaps: PBT
See every spec side by side

From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

Epomaker RT98

4.6

22 owner reviews

Praise
“High quality parts, seamless web application for the mini TV, just perfection in the form of a keyboard. Epomaker consistently exceeds my expectations every time.”
Jeannine D.Verified buyer· via Epomaker

Nuphy Halo96 V2

No owner reviews collected yet.

Full specs

Epomaker RT98 vs Nuphy Halo96 V2 specs

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

11 of 25 specs differ

Epomaker RT98

Nuphy Halo96 V2

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Silent
Mechanical

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

98%
96%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Southpaw
Standard

Display

Yes
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

8,000 mAhBetter
4,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
ABS, Aluminum

Plate material

—
POM

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

1,200 g
1,150 g

Dimensions

45 x 390 x 150 mm
33 x 377 x 135 mm

Typing angle

—
12°

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

Yes
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2023

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • EpomakerUS

    In stock
    $119Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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  • NuphyUS

    In stock
    $135Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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    ~$135Visit

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