Keychron K13 Pro vs Nuphy Node 100
Get the Keychron K13 Pro for QMK/VIA customization and a lighter 80% layout, or the Nuphy Node 100 for a numpad, 2.4 GHz wireless, and gesture controls.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron K13 Pro
Build quality in the top 15% of 80% boards under $100.
- QMK and VIA support with key remapping and macro customization.
- At 580 g, it is a lighter keyboard with a smaller listed footprint.
- Vendor-listed ISO versions include UK and Nordic layouts.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- Missing ISO-FR. The other board is sold in those layouts.
- No numpad.
Get the
Nuphy Node 100
Battery
Build quality in the top 15% of 100% boards under $100.
- A 100% layout with a numpad and full function row.
- 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity alongside Bluetooth and wired modes.
- Touch-bar gesture controls and SOCD support are listed as additional features.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- Missing ISO-Nordic. The other board is sold in those layouts.
Choose the Keychron K13 Pro for QMK/VIA customization, its lighter, smaller 80% form, and UK or Nordic ISO layout options. Choose the Nuphy Node 100 if you need a numpad, 2.4 GHz wireless, or its touch-bar gesture controls and SOCD support. Both are low-profile hot-swappable keyboards, but both also require low-profile switches and keycaps.
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.
Keychron K13 Pro
Nuphy Node 100
Layout size
80%
100%
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Battery
2,000 mAh
3,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
ABS, Aluminum, Plastic
ABS
Mount style
Plate Mount, Tray Mount
Gasket Mount, Tray Mount
- Keychron K13 Pro
- Nuphy Node 100
- Performance
- 8178
- Build quality
- 8177
- Productivity
- 7973
- Customizability
- 8878
- Portability
- 7354
- Hot-swappable
- Low profile
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
- QMK
What will you mostly use it for?
The Node 100 has the edge for office setups that benefit from a numpad and for buyers who want 2.4 GHz wireless. The K13 Pro is the more portable option by listed weight and dimensions, and its QMK/VIA support gives it a clear customization advantage. For gaming, the K13 Pro combines wired 1000 Hz polling with QMK support, while the Node 100 offers the distinct SOCD feature. Content creators and programmers may prefer the K13 Pro's remapping and macro options.
Pick the Keychron K13 Pro
- The K13 Pro has a 1000 Hz polling rate in wired mode and supports QMK remapping and macros.
- The Node 100 also lists 1000 Hz polling, and adds SOCD support, so its gaming-specific feature may suit players who want that control.
Keychron K13 Pro vs Nuphy Node 100 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
14 of 25 specs differ
Keychron K13 Pro
Nuphy Node 100
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
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.
Keychron K13 Pro
- Go to Keychron
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic
In stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic
In stockDoes not ship to you
Nuphy Node 100
- Go to Input Gear
Input Gear
ISO-DE
In stockShips to you
- Go to Nuphy
Nuphy
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR
In stockDoes not ship to you
Keychron K13 Pro vs Nuphy Node 100: your questions
The Nuphy Node 100 has a 100% layout with a numpad and full function row. The Keychron K13 Pro is an 80% layout, and its compatibility information specifies that it has no numpad.
The Keychron K13 Pro is smaller by its listed dimensions, at 346 × 119 mm, versus 399 × 141 mm for the Nuphy Node 100. The K13 Pro is also listed at 580 g, while the Node 100 is listed at 787.3 g.
The Nuphy Node 100 lists 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, and wired connectivity. The Keychron K13 Pro lists Bluetooth and wired connectivity, but not 2.4 GHz.
The Keychron K13 Pro lists both QMK and VIA support. The Nuphy Node 100's listed features include web-based configuration and macros, but do not list QMK or VIA.
No. Both keyboards are specified for low-profile switches and keycaps, and their compatibility details say standard MX keycaps will not fit.
Both keyboards have north-facing LEDs, and their compatibility details warn that Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing. Consider low-profile keycaps instead.
Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate. The K13 Pro vendor description specifies 1000 Hz in wired mode, while the Node 100 vendor listing specifies 1000 Hz for wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
The Keychron K13 Pro lists QMK and VIA, and its vendor description says these support key remapping and macros. The Node 100 vendor listing also mentions web-based configuration and programmable macros, but does not identify QMK or VIA.
Both keyboards list hot-swappable support. The K13 Pro vendor description specifies compatibility with low-profile Gateron mechanical switches, while the Node 100 listing describes low-profile hot-swap compatibility.
The Keychron K13 Pro is listed in ISO-UK and ISO-Nordic versions. Those layouts are not listed for the Nuphy Node 100.
The K13 Pro lists Bluetooth and wired connectivity, and its vendor description says it can connect wirelessly to up to three devices. The Node 100 adds a 2.4 GHz wireless option to Bluetooth and wired modes.
The Node 100 lists SOCD support for gaming and 1000 Hz polling in wired and 2.4 GHz modes. The K13 Pro lists 1000 Hz polling in wired mode and QMK support for remapping and macros.
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