Between the MX Mechanical Mini and Halo65, the MX Mechanical Mini comes out ahead in size, while the Halo65 wins on polling rate and hot-swappable. Overall, the MX Mechanical Mini scores 35 and the Halo65 scores 44.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Halo65 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.3 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the MX Mechanical Mini if you care most about size. The biggest gaps in its favor are size.
Pick the Halo65 if you care most about polling rate and hot-swappable. Its strongest claims are polling rate, hot-swappable.
Both ship with comparable wireless, rotary knob, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Halo65 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Logitech - MX Mechanical Mini wins
- ▲Size: 75% (vs 65%).
Why NuPhy - Halo65 wins
- ▲Polling rate — 700.00% more. 1000 Hz vs 125 Hz.
- ▲Has Hot-swappable.
Spec comparison
Switches
| Spec | Logitech - MX Mechanical Mini | NuPhy - Halo65 |
|---|---|---|
| Switch type | Kailh Choc | Gateron G Pro |
| Hot-swappable | false | truelead |
Layout & Build
| Spec | Logitech - MX Mechanical Mini | NuPhy - Halo65 |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 75%lead | 65% |
| RGB | false | truelead |
| Rotary knob | false | false |
| Case material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Logitech - MX Mechanical Mini | NuPhy - Halo65 |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | true | true |
| 2.4 GHz | false | truelead |
| Battery | 240 hlead | 100 h |
| Polling rate | 125 Hz | 1000 Hzlead |
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