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Corsair K65 RGB Mini vs NuPhy Halo96: Comparison
Corsair K65 RGB Mini vs NuPhy Halo96 layout compared
Layout is the dividing line, Corsair K65 RGB Mini 60% against NuPhy Halo96 96%. There is a split on switch type as well, Cherry MX Speed Silver on the Corsair K65 RGB Mini versus Gateron Jupiter Banana / Brown / Red Hot-Swap on the NuPhy Halo96. There is a split on connectivity as well, Wired USB-C on the Corsair K65 RGB Mini versus Bluetooth 5.0 / 2.4GHz RF / USB-C Wired on the NuPhy Halo96. They differ on backlighting too, Per-Key RGB with iCUE on the Corsair K65 RGB Mini versus South-Facing Per-Key RGB on the NuPhy Halo96. On polling rate there is little in it, 8000 Hz on the Corsair K65 RGB Mini versus 1000 Hz on the NuPhy Halo96.
Which should you buy, Corsair K65 RGB Mini or NuPhy Halo96?
The Corsair K65 RGB Mini is the one to take for 60% competitive gamers and LAN and travel setups, though it is the wrong buy for users needing dedicated arrow keys and full-size layout preference. Buy the NuPhy Halo96 for NuPhy design fans wanting standard-height switches and numpad users seeking gasket mount, though it is not the pick for low-profile switch preference and budget buyers. Our rating of the Corsair K65 RGB Mini (8/10): A compact, hot-swappable 60% board that brings Corsair's fastest polling tech down to LAN-party size. Our rating of the NuPhy Halo96 (8/10): A clean, well-built standard-height 96% that brings NuPhy's design sensibility to a more mainstream switch format.
What Corsair K65 RGB Mini and NuPhy Halo96 have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, keycap material included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Corsair K65 RGB Mini
- Corsair
- NuPhy Halo96
- NuPhy
Layout
- Corsair K65 RGB Mini
- 60%
- NuPhy Halo96
- 96%
Model
- Corsair K65 RGB Mini
- K65 RGB Mini
- NuPhy Halo96
- Halo96
Switch Type
- Corsair K65 RGB Mini
- Cherry MX Speed Silver (Linear)
- NuPhy Halo96
- Gateron Jupiter Banana / Brown / Red Hot-Swap
Connectivity
- Corsair K65 RGB Mini
- Wired USB-C (detachable)
- NuPhy Halo96
- Bluetooth 5.0 / 2.4GHz RF / USB-C Wired
Keycap Material
- Corsair K65 RGB Mini
- PBT Double-Shot
- NuPhy Halo96
- PBT Double-Shot
Backlighting
- Corsair K65 RGB Mini
- Per-Key RGB with iCUE
- NuPhy Halo96
- South-Facing Per-Key RGB
Polling Rate
- Corsair K65 RGB Mini
- 8000 Hz (Axon)Best
- NuPhy Halo96
- 1000 Hz
Which one should you pick?
Choose Corsair K65 RGB Mini if you want the higher polling rate (8000 Hz (Axon) vs 1000 Hz).
Choose NuPhy Halo96 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Corsair K65 RGB Mini | NuPhy Halo96 |
|---|---|---|
| Corsair Store | View on Corsair Store | |
| 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.