Nuphy Halo75 V2 vs Varmilo Minilo75 ProAluminum or ISO?
Get the Nuphy Halo75 V2 for its aluminum case, POM plate, and expanded lighting features; choose the Varmilo Minilo75 Pro for its ISO layout choices and lighter 850g weight.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Nuphy Halo75 V2
Build quality in the top 15% of 75% boards under $150.
- Aluminum top case and POM plate.
- Six-piece sound stack and PCB gasket mount, as described by NuPhy.
- SignalRGB support and mSA keycaps with illuminated homing bars.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Get the
Varmilo Minilo75 Pro
Build quality in the top 30% of 75% boards under $150.
- Multiple ISO variants, including ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, and ISO-BEL.
- 850g listed weight.
- Kailh Prestige Silent switch option, described by Varmilo as linear and silent.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Choose the Nuphy Halo75 V2 for its aluminum top case, POM plate, six-piece sound stack, and SignalRGB lighting features. Choose the Varmilo Minilo75 Pro if you need an ISO layout or want the lighter listed weight, with Kailh Prestige Silent switches available as an option.
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 Halo75 V2
Varmilo Minilo75 Pro
Case material
ABS, Aluminum
Plastic
Switch options
Mechanical
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
Weight
1,020 g
850 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
Layout standard
ANSI
ANSI, ISO, ISO-BEL, ISO-CH, ISO-DE, ISO-DK, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-HU, ISO-IS, ISO-IT, ISO-NO, ISO-PT, ISO-SW, ISO-UK
ISO and JIS exist so regional layouts fit
Plate material
POM
Steel
- Nuphy Halo75 V2
- Varmilo Minilo75 Pro
- Performance
- 7980
- Build quality
- 8175
- Productivity
- 8889
- Customizability
- 8986
- Portability
- 8182
- Layout size: 75%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
What will you mostly use it for?
Gaming is a close match on listed polling rate, connectivity, and rollover features. The Minilo75 Pro has the edge for buyers needing an ISO layout or prioritizing lower weight, while both offer QMK/VIA for programming workflows. Modding and lighting-focused setups have more specific differentiators on the Halo75 V2, including its POM plate, six-piece sound stack, and SignalRGB support. Both may require care when choosing shine-through or sculpted replacement keycaps because both use south-facing LEDs.
It's a tie
- Both list 1000 Hz polling and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity.
- Both are hot-swappable and support N-key rollover.
- The Halo75 V2 vendor description specifies a 1000 Hz 2.4 GHz polling rate, while the Minilo75 Pro description also specifies 1000 Hz on 2.4 GHz and wired modes.
Nuphy Halo75 V2 vs Varmilo Minilo75 Pro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
9 of 25 specs differ
Nuphy Halo75 V2
Varmilo Minilo75 Pro
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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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Nuphy Halo75 V2
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Varmilo Minilo75 Pro
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Varmilo
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-SW
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Nuphy Halo75 V2 vs Varmilo Minilo75 Pro: your questions
Both list 1000 Hz polling, 2.4 GHz connectivity, and N-key rollover. The Halo75 V2 vendor description specifies 1000 Hz over 2.4 GHz, and Varmilo specifies 1000 Hz over both 2.4 GHz and wired connections.
The Varmilo Minilo75 Pro is available in ANSI and multiple ISO variants, including ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, and ISO-BEL. The Nuphy Halo75 V2 is listed as ANSI only.
The Varmilo Minilo75 Pro is listed at 850g, while the Nuphy Halo75 V2 is listed at 1020g. Both have a 4000mAh battery and list wireless connectivity.
Both keyboards list QMK and VIA support. NuPhy describes remapping and macro customization through VIA for the Halo75 V2, while Varmilo describes key remapping and macro commands for the Minilo75 Pro.
Both keyboards use south-facing LEDs, and their compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark. Some sculpted keycaps may also clip the LEDs.
The Nuphy Halo75 V2 has an aluminum top case and ABS bottom case. The Varmilo Minilo75 Pro is listed with a plastic case.
The Halo75 V2 is listed with a POM plate, while the Minilo75 Pro uses a steel plate. NuPhy also describes a six-piece sound stack in the Halo75 V2.
Both models list hot-swappable support. The Halo75 V2 vendor specifications specify support for 3- and 5-pin MX-style switches, and Varmilo describes 3- and 5-pin switch support for the Minilo75 Pro.
NuPhy describes eight lighting styles and SignalRGB support for the Halo75 V2. Both keyboards list south-facing RGB, but the Minilo75 Pro product description does not detail those same lighting features.
Varmilo lists Kailh Prestige Silent as an option and describes it as a linear, silent switch. The Halo75 V2 vendor description also names a Cherry Silent Red Clear-Top switch option.
NuPhy lists Linux among the compatible systems for the Halo75 V2. Varmilo lists macOS, Windows, Android, and iOS for the Minilo75 Pro.
Both are 75% layouts, and neither product description lists a number pad. Varmilo points buyers who need one to its separate Minilo98 Pro model.
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