Nuphy Node 100 vs VTER Galaxy100Low-Profile or Aluminum
Choose the Nuphy Node 100 for low-profile typing and ISO layout options, or the VTER Galaxy100 for an aluminum case and larger battery.
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Which one should you get?
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Nuphy Node 100
Build quality in the bottom 45% of 100% boards under $100.
- Low-profile design with a 4° typing angle.
- ISO-DE, ISO, and ANSI layout options are listed.
- Tri-mode connectivity: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired USB-C.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
Get the
VTER Galaxy100
Battery
Build quality in the top 35% of 96% boards under $100.
- Aluminum case with a gasket-mounted structure.
- 8000mAh battery capacity.
- Tri-mode connectivity: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired USB-C.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Choose the Nuphy Node 100 if ISO-DE support, a low-profile build, or lower weight is your priority, and keep its low-profile keycap and switch limits in mind. Pick the VTER Galaxy100 if an aluminum case, sound dampening, and its larger battery matter more, provided ANSI layout and its compact full-size arrangement suit your setup.
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 Node 100
VTER Galaxy100
Layout size
100%
96%
Battery
3,000 mAh
8,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Low profile
Yes
No
Case material
ABS
Aluminum
Switch options
Clicky, Linear
Linear
- Nuphy Node 100
- VTER Galaxy100
- Performance
- 7482
- Build quality
- 5671
- Productivity
- 6585
- Customizability
- 5861
- Portability
- 5365
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
What will you mostly use it for?
The Nuphy Node 100 is the more suitable pick for buyers who need ISO-DE, prefer a low-profile design, or want a lighter keyboard. The VTER Galaxy100 has the edge for those prioritizing an aluminum case, sound dampening, or greater battery capacity. Programming and switch-modification use cases are close because both boards offer a numpad, gasket mounting, and hot-swap sockets, though each has distinct layout or keycap considerations. For gaming, the Nuphy's stated polling rate provides a concrete advantage in listed specifications, while the VTER has linear switches and multiple lighting effects.
Pick the VTER Galaxy100
- The VTER Galaxy100 has linear switches and a gasket-mounted structure.
- Its south-facing RGB backlight has 19 lighting effects, according to the vendor description.
- The Nuphy Node 100 has a stated 1000 Hz polling rate, while no polling rate is listed for the VTER.
Nuphy Node 100 vs VTER Galaxy100 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 22 specs differ
Nuphy Node 100
VTER Galaxy100
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Nuphy Node 100
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ISO-DE
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ISO-DE
In stockShips to you
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ISO-DE
In stockShips to you
VTER Galaxy100
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Nuphy Node 100 vs VTER Galaxy100: your questions
Yes. ISO-DE is listed as a layout option for the Nuphy Node 100, alongside ISO and ANSI. The VTER Galaxy100 is listed as ANSI only.
No. The VTER Galaxy100 is listed with an ANSI layout and does not offer ISO-DE, UK, or other ISO variants. The Nuphy Node 100 lists ISO-DE and ISO options.
No. The Nuphy Node 100 requires low-profile switches and keycaps, and standard MX keycaps will not fit. Its north-facing LEDs may also interfere with Cherry-profile keycaps.
The VTER Galaxy100 has south-facing LEDs, and its compatibility notes say shine-through legends stay dark. Some sculpted keycaps can also clip the LED.
The VTER Galaxy100 has an 8000mAh battery, while the Nuphy Node 100 has a 3000mAh battery. Battery capacity alone does not establish how long either keyboard will run between charges.
Both offer Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, as well as wired USB-C connections. The Nuphy vendor description also specifies Bluetooth 5.0.
The Nuphy Node 100 weighs 787.3 g, while the VTER Galaxy100 weighs 2000 g. That makes the Nuphy the lighter option between these two.
Yes. Both the Nuphy Node 100 and VTER Galaxy100 are listed as hot-swappable. The Nuphy uses low-profile switches, while the VTER has linear switches listed.
The VTER Galaxy100 has an aluminum case. The Nuphy Node 100 uses an ABS case with a polycarbonate plate.
The Nuphy Node 100 has a stated 1000 Hz polling rate, including for its 2.4 GHz and wired connections in the vendor description. The VTER Galaxy100 has linear switches, but a polling rate is not listed for it.
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