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Corsair K100 RGB vs NuPhy Halo96: Comparison
Corsair K100 RGB and NuPhy Halo96 differ on switch type: Corsair K100 RGB at Cherry MX Speed Silver or Corsair OPX Optical-Mechanical, NuPhy Halo96 at Gateron Jupiter Banana / Brown / Red Hot-Swap.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Corsair | NuPhy |
| Layout | Full-Size | 96% |
| Model | K100 RGB | Halo96 |
| Switch Type | Cherry MX Speed Silver or Corsair OPX Optical-Mechanical | Gateron Jupiter Banana / Brown / Red Hot-Swap |
| Connectivity | Wired USB (USB passthrough included) | Bluetooth 5.0 / 2.4GHz RF / USB-C Wired |
| Keycap Material | PBT Double-Shot | PBT Double-Shot |
| Backlighting | 144-Zone Per-Key RGB with iCUE | South-Facing Per-Key RGB |
| Polling Rate | Up to 8000 Hz (Axon) | 1000 Hz |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair K100 RGB | NuPhy Halo96 |
|---|---|---|
| Corsair | View on Corsair | |
| NuPhy | View on NuPhy |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Corsair K100 RGB
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A feature-loaded full-size flagship for players who want a control wheel and macro keys alongside serious polling speed.
NuPhy Halo96
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A clean, well-built standard-height 96% that brings NuPhy's design sensibility to a more mainstream switch format.