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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Machenike KT68 vs Nuphy Halo65 V2

Get the Machenike KT68 for knob. Get the Nuphy Halo65 V2 for qmk.

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.

Machenike KT68

Nuphy Halo65 V2

  • Case material

    Metal, Plastic

    Aluminum, Polycarbonate

  • Switch options

    Linear, Tactile

    Mechanical

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • Weight

    900 g

    798 g

  • QMK

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Machenike KT68
  • Nuphy Halo65 V2
Performance
46
75
Build quality
42
82
Productivity
76
84
Customizability
75
89
Portability
89
89

What they share

  • Layout size: 65%
  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Battery: 4,000 mAh
  • Sound dampening
  • Keycaps: PBT
See every spec side by side

Full specs

Machenike KT68 vs Nuphy Halo65 V2 specs

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

11 of 26 specs differ

Machenike KT68

Nuphy Halo65 V2

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Tactile
Mechanical

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

—
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

65%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

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

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

4,000 mAh
4,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Metal, Plastic
Aluminum, Polycarbonate

Plate material

Aluminum, Plastic
POM

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

900 g
798 g

Dimensions

49 x 328 x 146 mm
28 x 318 x 115 mm

Typing angle

—
5°

Backlight

RGB
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2022
2023

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $115Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$115Visit
  • NuphyUS

    In stock
    $108Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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