Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID Black
Score: 85/100
Nuphy Halo65 HE
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Halo65 HE is a wired 65% gaming keyboard featuring magnetic Hall-Effect switches, 8000 Hz polling and vibrant RGB lighting. Its main limitations are the lack of wireless support, a heavy aluminum build, and limited color/layout options. It is best suited for competitive gamers who demand ultra-low latency and premium build quality.
Apple's Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad delivers premium build quality, integrated biometric security, and a month-long battery life in a wireless design. Its larger dimensions, higher price, and requirement for Apple-silicon Macs limit its appeal to some users. Perfect for professionals using the latest macOS who value security and a full-size layout.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
110best | 67 | |
720 hoursbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 369 gbest | 788.5 g |
— | 8,000 Hzbest | |
418.7 mmbest | 114.5 mm | |
19.05 mm | 28.3 mmbest | |
114.9 mm | 317 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(2) | ||
Number of Keys | 110 | 67 |
Keyboard Layout | Full-size | 65% |
Features(1) | ||
Switch Type | Scissor | Magnetic Jade Pro (Hall effect) |
Lighting(1) | ||
Backlighting | false | true |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connection Type | Bluetooth | Wired |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 369 g | 788.5 g |
Width (mm) | 418.7 mm | 114.5 mm |
Height (mm) | 19.05 mm | 28.3 mm |
Depth (mm) | 114.9 mm | 317.0 mm |
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Professional reviewers and Apple editors emphasize the keyboard's comfortable, low-profile typing thanks to its scissor mechanism, the precision of its multimedia controls, and the added security of the integrated Touch ID sensor, all of which integrate seamlessly with macOS on Apple-silicon Macs.
Users praise the reliable month-long battery life, seamless Bluetooth pairing, full-size layout with numeric keypad, and the integrated Touch ID sensor, while noting the larger dimensions, higher price, and limited compatibility with older Macs.
“Sound 'eargasm' with perfect 'THOCK'”
Professional reviewers commend the Halo65 HE for delivering esports-grade latency, ultra-fast 0.1 mm magnetic actuation, and a premium aluminum build that feels solid and thocky. The 65% layout with arrow keys is praised as a sweet spot for daily use, and the web-based driver is lauded for its depth. However, critics note the lack of ISO layout, wired-only connectivity, slightly softer top-mount feel, and the absence of macro keys compared to higher-end models like the Field75 HE.
Everyday users love the keyboard's premium aluminum finish, addictive thocky sound, and responsive magnetic switches, often recommending it outright for competitive gaming. Recurring complaints focus on the single gray color, the lack of ISO layout, the wired-only design, and a minor hollow sound from the spacebar, though weight is rarely a major issue.
