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Corsair K65 RGB Mini vs NuPhy Halo96: Comparison
Corsair K65 RGB Mini and NuPhy Halo96 differ on polling rate: Corsair K65 RGB Mini at 8000 Hz (Axon), NuPhy Halo96 at 1000 Hz, which puts Corsair K65 RGB Mini ahead on that measure.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Corsair | NuPhy |
| Layout | 60% | 96% |
| Model | K65 RGB Mini | Halo96 |
| Switch Type | Cherry MX Speed Silver (Linear) | Gateron Jupiter Banana / Brown / Red Hot-Swap |
| Connectivity | Wired USB-C (detachable) | Bluetooth 5.0 / 2.4GHz RF / USB-C Wired |
| Keycap Material | PBT Double-Shot | PBT Double-Shot |
| Backlighting | Per-Key RGB with iCUE | South-Facing Per-Key RGB |
| Polling Rate | 8000 Hz (Axon) | 1000 Hz |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair K65 RGB Mini | 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 K65 RGB Mini
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A compact, hot-swappable 60% board that brings Corsair's fastest polling tech down to LAN-party size.
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.




