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NuPhy Halo96 V2
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Keychron K5 QMK Wireless Mechanical Keyboard (ISO Layout) - Version 2

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  • Released in 2024
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Silent switch options
  • Available in a 96% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1150 g
  • Sized at 33 x 377 x 135 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum, ABS case
  • Features PBT, ABS keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2025
  • Has Tactile, Linear switch options
  • Features a low-profile design
  • Available in a 100% layout
  • Built with the ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, ANSI layout standard
  • Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Equipped with a 2000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 732 g
  • Sized at 25 x 424 x 119 mm
  • Made with a ABS, Aluminum case
  • Features ABS keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face, White North-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 80
  • Build Quality: 81.1
  • Productivity: 88.7
  • Customizability: 87.1
  • Portability: 55.6
Scores
  • Performance: 78.5
  • Build Quality: 67.3
  • Productivity: 73.7
  • Customizability: 76
  • Portability: 56.7
Name
Nuphy Halo96 V2
Name
Keychron K5 V2
Release year
2024
Release year
2025
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Silent
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Low Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
96%
Layout Size
100%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, ISO-UK, ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Battery capacity
2000 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Mount Style
-
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, White, North-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum, ABS
Case Material
ABS, Aluminum
Keycaps Material
PBT, ABS
Keycaps Material
ABS
Dimensions
33 x 377 x 135 mm
Dimensions
25 x 424 x 119 mm
Weight
1150g
Weight
732g
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