Owners rave about the typing sound and switch feel — thocky, creamy, and noticeably better than the previous Air V2, with several calling it the best-sounding board they've tried
Widespread overall satisfaction — many call it the best keyboard they've ever owned or used and say they'd buy it again
Strong out-of-box quality and reliability for most units, arriving "almost perfect" with no setup issues
Owners complain about
A subset of units suffer reliability problems — dead boards or keys that double/triple-type, with some tracing it to the stock NuPhy switches and hoping firmware fixes the debounce issue
Keycap changes disappoint returning owners — the new MSA profile and colorways replace the old KOP profile and color schemes, and some call the new caps "cheap" looking
Complaints that the switch to south-facing LEDs and loss of the outer Halo RGB ring is a step back from the original Halo look
✓Buyers who want a great-sounding, thocky prebuilt without modding or custom-building
✓First mechanical keyboard upgraders uninterested in the hobby side of things
✓Fans of VIA/QMK customization who still want gasket mount out of the box
✓Budget-conscious buyers who want near-custom quality without spending $200+
Skip it if
Buyers wanting the old Halo v1 look, keycap profile (KOP), or full ring lighting
Anyone needing rock-solid reliability, since some report dead units or double/triple-typing keys
Get the RK84 if
✓First-time mechanical keyboard buyers wanting a budget-friendly entry point
✓Enthusiasts who want to mod switches, keycaps, and stabilizers on a hot-swap board
✓Office users who need the F-row and 75% layout for work
✓Buyers prioritizing value and build quality over premium software or firmware polish
Skip it if
Anyone relying on stable 2.4GHz wireless, since range and dropout issues recur
Users who need reliable long-term firmware/software support without bricking risk
What Halo75 V2 owners think
Owners overwhelmingly praise the Halo75 V2's typing sound and feel, with many calling it the best or most satisfying keyboard they've owned and pointing to strong out-of-box quality and good value against pricier custom builds. The V2-specific upgrades — VIA/QMK support, gasket mount, and a faster 2.4GHz dongle — land well with returning NuPhy fans. A meaningful minority is less pleased with the redesign choices, though: the switch to south-facing RGB and loss of the outer Halo ring, the new MSA keycap profile and colorway, and a redesigned badge all draw repeat complaints as downgrades from the original Halo look. A smaller but recurring group also reports reliability headaches like dead units or double/triple-typing keys, plus a hollow-sounding stock spacebar that some fix themselves with foam tape.
What Halo75 V2 owners say
“I love the feel, I started with Browns in my first keyboard and then like the Moss on the air series, but the raspberry is a pretty moderate feeling linear.”
Real owners lean toward the Halo75 V2: 53% of 15 owners recommend it, vs 32% of 41 for the RK84.
Who should get the Halo75 V2?
Owners point the Halo75 V2 at buyers who want a great-sounding, thocky prebuilt without modding or custom-building, and first mechanical keyboard upgraders uninterested in the hobby side of things.
Who should get the RK84?
Owners point the RK84 at first-time mechanical keyboard buyers wanting a budget-friendly entry point, and enthusiasts who want to mod switches, keycaps, and stabilizers on a hot-swap board.