NuPhy - Halo96 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard
Designed for pros and heavy hitters, Halo96 packs the firepower that can deliver on your most demanding tasks. From the cap to the coating, from the actuator to the damper, we push the envelope on wireless mechanical keyboard technology, and fine tune every component to create a typing experience that has never been experienced before.
A profile that stands out.
To shatter the stereotypes of what is possible with high profile keyboards, NuPhy has taken a radical approach to Halo96’s design language. A band of light, the ‘Halo’, forms the central piece that unites the solid unibody aluminum frame, first seen on a fully assembled keyboard, with the laser-polished ABS base. Enhancing both the grip and the sense of height, the base's wavy, Ionic column inspired side brings vibrancy to the minimalist, achromatic aluminum frame, available in wear-resistant anodized matte black and elctrophoresis-coated ionic white.
Play without the plug in.
At NuPhy we are always about minimizing delays. Be it pairing with a new set-up on the road, multitasking between up to 4 different Mac/Windows devices, or heavy-duty editing and gaming which push a connection’s responsiveness to the limit, with its seamless tri-mode connection integration, perfect dual-OS support and 4000mAh built-in battery that can sustain 205 hours(all lights off) of continuous use, Halo96 is always there when you need it, and gets out of the way the moment thoughts start to flow from your fingertips.
Designed for Mac and Windows.
Elevating the game of native dual-OS support, we have been updating and fine-tuning the multimedia keys layout and function for MacOS/Windows on our keyboards to reflect the newest developments from OS vendors, including the implementation of shortcuts for Apple's dedicated ’Spotlight’ and ‘Dictation’ keys in Halo96’s Mac mode. We will continue to find more ways, and shortcuts, to bring extra values to our users on the software side.
A delight to the eyes, a treat for the fingers.
Your key presses will register, and nothing else. Moulded with the double-shot PBT process, the all-new NuPhy KOP keycaps sport an ergonomic rounded-corner, flatter design, as well as grease and scratch resistant surfaces that retain their stunning look and feel even after extensive uses. Hmmm, maybe that’s something that does stick around after all, our bad.
With keycaps so brightly and vividly colored, it is hard to hold back the urge to indulge in some good’ol mix and matches, and you don’t have to, we have thrown in 18 extra keycaps to make the decision easier for you. Enjoy the extra bit of styling and personalization!
Introducing GhostBar.
Introducing GhostBar, the world's first noise suppression space keycap, and the culmination of half a year of acoustic, material, structural engineering. Employing Silentcone, an innovative acoustic stealth system designed specifically for space bar acoustic shaping, GhostBar has made possible the complete elimination of hollow sound, perfect blend-in of the space bar sound with other keys, with no trade-off in weight and touch response.
Less noise, more bang, for your buck.
We love listening to the users, and that is how the consonant, clear, mesmerizing typing sounds made from some of the community’s most creative acoustic improvisations have caught our attention. Combining a built-in Plate & PCB Silicone, Bottom Silicone and Spacebar Silicones, NuPhy offers a complete noise-reduction and stabilization solution for all Halo96 users.
Made different, feel different.
Supervising every detail in not just design but manufacturing, Night Breeze(linear) and Rose Glacier(tactile) represent the results of our innovative process to create switches imbued with pleasant touch, sound, and NuPhy-ness. Both come with stems made from polyketone, a next generation high performance polymer with tremendously improved elastic limit, higher durability and oil resistance than commonly used POM material. Together with the extra-length stem design, the POK material is instrumental to enable a crisp and satisfying sound feedback for the new key switches. The 21mm spring plays as important a role in achieving the balance between good tactile feedback and comfort as the stem does for the sound feedback, while the pre-lubing process ensures the NuPhy experience is instantly available the moment you receive your switches.
Press and be impressed.
Baby Kangaroo switches, or BBK, is the fruit of thousands of experiments to create the optimal tactile and acoustic experience for all purpose normal profile keyboard users, and the partnership between NuPhy and Gateron. With BBK, you get immediate, strong tactile response for each press: the tactility reaches its peak at just 0.5mm of travel, laying a firm ground early on for a well stabilized downstroke, followed by an extra-length two-stage spring enabled swift bottom out and a snappy return during the upstroke. BBK's no-nonsense yet thorough approach translates to a typing experience that is robust, focused, and energetic, and a clean, crisp, lingering sound, thanks to its noise-reduction design and housing construction, as well as Gateron’s pre-lubing process and our built-in damper system.
Bold but relaxed.
The secret sauce that packs the punch for BBK is finally coming to linear switches. Enter Baby Raccoon,built with a extra-length single stage stem pole, and the same PA66 housings as BBK, Baby Raccoon complements the smooth, consistent feel of a linear switch with a snappy return. This combination makes BBR a perfect choice for those who want all around, balanced switches, but snappier, cleaner upstrokes, and better sound performance.
Switch. Swap. Swagger.
Not sharing our love for NuPhy switches or BBK/BBR? No problem. Halo96 comes with Gateron G Pro 2.0, our pre-lubed smooth typing champ on the menu, as well as full hot-swappability support. With the 7 bonus switches shipped with each package, a different typing experience is just two pulls and one push away. Now tailor the insides of your keys to your heart’s content!
Gateron G Pro Red 2.0. 45gf old school linear switch, medium actuation force, bumpless, consistent feel, fit for gaming or serious work sessions.
Gateron G Pro Brown 2.0. 55gf classic tactile switch, solid 'bump' feel, good feedback, versatile and balanced, suited for gaming, office work, and most other purposes.
Gateron G Pro Blue 2.0. 60gf clicky switch, pronounced 'bump' feel, decent feedback, sounds as the name suggests.
Gateron G Pro Yellow 2.0. 50gf linear switch, stronger actuation than the RED, also smoother, with thockier sound. Recommended for users who value strong feedback&sound.
Gateron G Pro Silver 2.0. 42gf early actuation linear switch, only 1.2mm of opreating travel and 3.4mm of total travel, medium actuation force, recommended for serious gamers who want the highest apm.
Gateron G Pro White 2.0. 38gf, the lightest G-PRO 2.0 switch, high consistency, good for extended hours of work and study.
The power glows.
With 2 rings of illumination, 17 different default light effects, 80 RGB LEDs, 16M RGB colors, and unlimited software customizability at your fingertips, the show never stops with Halolight. And it is not just for show: we have streamlined the Sidelight keyboard status monitor first demonstrated in the Air series, a single unified indicator LED now keeps you informed on connection modes/OS transitions, CapsLock and battery status. Now easily stay focused while being entertained.
There is the rest,and then there is the rest.
We promised a light show that never stops, and it certainly wouldn’t be stopped by the keyboard’s edges! Built from a precision machined acrylic module and aluminum module coupled together, the Twotone wrist rest is as great a companion to Halolight as your wrists. The acrylic top diffuses the RGB lights emitted from the LED ring, completing the amazing Halo effect, while the sturdy Aluminum base provides support and enhances the structure.
switch type: night breeze/rose glacier/bbk/bbr/g-pro 2.0
layout: ansi 96%
number of keys: 99 keys
hot-swappable support: yes
n-key rollover support: yes
backlight & sidelight: rgb-led
backlight modes: 10
sidelight modes: 4
halolight modes: 4
mode: 2.4G wireless, bluetooth 5.0 or wired
connection type: usb type-c
compatible system: macos/windows/android/ios
angle: 5.5º/ 8.5º/ 11º
operating environment: -10 to 50℃
power and battery
battery capacity: 4000mAh
working time (all lights on): 5~10 hours (lab test result)
working time (all lights off): up to 205 hours (lab test result)
materials
frame: aluminum
bottom case: abs
keycap: double-shot pbt