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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 23, 2026

Nuphy Halo65 V2 vs Vortex Model M 65

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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.

Nuphy Halo65 V2

Vortex Model M 65

  • Case material

    Aluminum, Polycarbonate

    ABS

  • Switch options

    Mechanical

    Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile

  • Mount style

    Gasket Mount

    Plate Mount

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

  • Backlight

    RGB, south-facing

    None

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Nuphy Halo65 V2
  • Vortex Model M 65
Performance
75
58
Build quality
82
64
Productivity
84
77
Customizability
89
62
Portability
89
87

What they share

  • Layout size: 65%
  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • VIA
  • Sound dampening
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Nuphy Halo65 V2 vs Vortex Model M 65 specs

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

8 of 25 specs differ

Nuphy Halo65 V2

Vortex Model M 65

Typing & switches

Switch options

Mechanical
Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Plate Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

65%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

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

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

4,000 mAh
—

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum, Polycarbonate
ABS

Plate material

POM
—

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

798 g
—

Dimensions

28 x 318 x 115 mm
—

Typing angle

5°
6°

Backlight

RGB, south-facing
None

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2025

Where to buy

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • NuphyUS

    In stock
    $108Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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  • MKUS

    In stock
    $114Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$114Visit

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