Nuphy Halo96 vs Keychron V5 Ultra Specs

Compare Nuphy Halo96 vs Keychron V5 Ultra Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Nuphy Halo96 and Keychron V5 Ultra and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

Model
Rating	0.0 stars (0 reviews)	3.0 stars (1 reviews)
Purchase Options
Main differences	Released in 2022 Has Mechanical switch options Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Weighs about 1500 g Sized at 41 x 377 x 131 mm Made with a Aluminum, Plastic case Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting	Released in 2026 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Comes with a knob Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate Weighs about 983 g Sized at 30 x 392 x 149 mm Made with a Metal, Plastic, ABS case Offers Yes, Rgb, White, South-face, Rgb South-face, White South-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 80.8 Build Quality: 85.2 Productivity: 94.6 Customizability: 92.9 Portability: 57	Scores Performance: 91.2 Build Quality: 81.9 Productivity: 97.5 Customizability: 95.1 Portability: 56
Name	Name Nuphy Halo96	Name Keychron V5 Ultra
Release year	Release year 2022	Release year 2026
Switch Options	Switch Options Mechanical	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 96%	Layout Size 96%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 1000 Hz	Polling Rate 8000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 4000 mAh	Battery capacity 4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, South-face	Backlight Rgb, White, South-face, White South-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material Aluminum, Plastic	Case Material Metal, Plastic, ABS
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions 41 x 377 x 131 mm	Dimensions 30 x 392 x 149 mm
Weight	Weight 1500g	Weight 983g

Keychron V5 Ultra 8K Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Select a keyboard to compare

0.0 stars (0 reviews)

3.0 stars (1 reviews)

Released in 2022
Has Mechanical switch options
Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
Weighs about 1500 g
Sized at 41 x 377 x 131 mm
Made with a Aluminum, Plastic case
Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting

Released in 2026
Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
Comes with a knob
Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate
Weighs about 983 g
Sized at 30 x 392 x 149 mm
Made with a Metal, Plastic, ABS case
Offers Yes, Rgb, White, South-face, Rgb South-face, White South-face RGB lighting

Scores

Performance: 80.8
Build Quality: 85.2
Productivity: 94.6
Customizability: 92.9
Portability: 57

Scores

Performance: 91.2
Build Quality: 81.9
Productivity: 97.5
Customizability: 95.1
Portability: 56

Name

Nuphy Halo96

Name

Keychron V5 Ultra

Release year

2022

Release year

2026

Switch Options

Mechanical

Switch Options

Linear, Tactile, Clicky

Profile

Normal Profile

Profile

Normal Profile

Hot Swappable

Layout Size

96%

Layout Size

96%

Layout Standard

ANSI

Layout Standard

ANSI

Layout Ergonomics

Normal

Layout Ergonomics

Normal

Knob Support

Display Support

Mac/Win Support

Multi-Media Keys

USB-C

USB passthrough

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless

Polling Rate

1000 Hz

Polling Rate

8000 Hz

Battery capacity

4000 mAh

Battery capacity

4000 mAh

Hall Effect Support

QMK Support

VIA Support

VIAL Support

N-Key Rollover

Rapid Trigger

Mount Style

Gasket Mount

Mount Style

Gasket Mount

Screw in Stabilizers

Sound Dampening

Backlight

Rgb, South-face

Backlight

Rgb, White, South-face, White South-face

Case Colors

Case Material

Aluminum, Plastic

Case Material

Metal, Plastic, ABS

Keycaps Material

PBT

Keycaps Material

PBT

Dimensions

41 x 377 x 131 mm

Dimensions

30 x 392 x 149 mm

Weight

1500g

Weight

983g

Discover similar products

You might also like similar products in that price range:

$140

Nuphy Halo96 V2

96%,

Hotswap,

Wireless,

Wired,

RGB,

VIA,

QMK,

Alu case,

Gasket Mount

$99

Keychron V5 Max

96%,

Hotswap,

Wireless,

Wired,

RGB,

Knob,

VIA,

QMK,

Gasket Mount

$149

Varmilo Minilo98 Pro

98%,

Hotswap,

Wireless,

Wired,

RGB,

VIA,

QMK,

HE,

Metal case,

Gasket Mount

$114

Keychron V3 Ultra

80%,

Hotswap,

Wireless,

Wired,

RGB/ White LEDs,

Knob,

VIA,

QMK,

Gasket Mount

$167

Keychron Q14 Pro

96%,

Hotswap,

Wireless,

Wired,

RGB,

Knob,

VIA,

QMK,

Alu case,

Gasket Mount

$119

Keychron V6 Ultra

100%,

Hotswap,

Wireless,

Wired,

RGB/ White LEDs,

Knob,

Metal case,

Gasket Mount

$130

Nuphy Air96 V2

96%,

Hotswap,

Wireless,

Wired,

RGB,

VIA,

QMK,

Alu case,

Tray Mount

$112

Keychron V2 Max

65%,

Hotswap,

Wireless,

Wired,

RGB,

Knob,

VIA,

QMK,

Gasket Mount

$139

Nuphy Air100 V3

100%,

Hotswap,

Wireless,

Wired,

RGB,

Knob,

Alu case,

Gasket Mount

$44

Keychron V6

100%,

Hotswap,

Wired,

RGB/ White LEDs,

Knob,

VIA,

QMK,

Tray Mount