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| Spec |  NuPhy NuPhy Air75 V2 $120–$130 “Low-profile done right” |  NuPhy NuPhy Air60 V2 $120 “NuPhy's low-profile 60% that weighs about a pound” |
|---|---|---|
| Price , different | $120–$130 | $120 |
| Size , different | 75% | 60% |
| Type | Pre-built | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Mounting , different | Top Mount | Integrated Plate |
| Case , different | Aluminum Top / ABS Bottom | Aluminum frame, ABS bottom |
| Colors , different | Basalt Black, Ionic White, Lunar Gray | Black, White, Grey |
| Weight , different | 598g | 463g |
| Dimensions , different | 316.4 x 132.5 x 13.5mm | 297.3 x 107.2 x 13.5mm |
| Typing angle , different | 3.5° / 6.5° / 8.5° (adjustable feet) | 3.2° / 7° / 10° |
| Front height | 13.5mm | 13.5mm |
| Switches | Low Profile | Low Profile |
| Profile | Low Profile | Low Profile |
| Keycaps , different | Double-shot PBT, Low Profile | Double-shot PBT, low profile |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, Low Profile | Hot-swap low-profile, RGB |
| Plates , different | Integrated | Aluminum frame |
| Battery , different | 4000mAh (up to 220h, RGB off) | 2500mAh |
| Compatible switches , different | Gateron Low Profile (KS-33) | Gateron KS-33 low profile |
| Software | QMK, VIA | QMK, VIA |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Features , different | Low Profile, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Bluetooth + 2.4GHz, Double-shot PBT Keycaps, Mac Optimized, RGB Backlighting, Gateron Low Profile (KS-33), USB-C | Low profile, 60%, QMK/VIA, 2.4GHz + Bluetooth, 1000Hz, 2500mAh, Aluminum frame |
| Good for , different | Mac users and laptop switchers who want a thin mechanical board People who work across several devices Portable setups (598 g) Anyone who wants QMK/VIA in a low-profile board | Travelers who type on a tablet, phone or laptop Mac and iPad users who want QMK/VIA People who like thin keys and a quiet, light feel |
| Skip if , different | People who want full-height MX-style switch feel Buyers who want to use Kailh Choc switches Anyone who needs backlit legends without swapping keycaps Buyers looking for the cheapest wireless option | Typists who need a full-size right Shift Gamers who want deep key travel Buyers who want a heavy, premium desk board |
| Pros , different | Low-profile switches with about 75 to 80 percent of the travel of full-height switches, per Tom's Hardware 2.4GHz at 1000Hz polling, which Tom's Hardware could not tell apart from wired in a shooter Up to 220 hours of battery with lights off per NuPhy, and 35 to 57 hours with all lights on Double-shot PBT keycaps and pre-lubed switches, both praised by Tom's Hardware QMK/VIA remapping with eight layers (Tom's Hardware) Mac/Windows switch with alternate keycaps, and AirFeet that let it sit on top of a laptop Four spare switches and seven spare keycaps in the box (NuPhy) | About one pound (463 g) and 13.5 mm thick, built to travel (NuPhy) Hot-swappable Gateron low-profile sockets with four extra switches in the box (NuPhy) QMK/VIA remapping across Windows, macOS and Linux (NuPhy; AppleInsider) Tri-mode with 1,000 Hz polling over 2.4 GHz and wired (NuPhy) Aluminum top that PCMag found rigid, with double-shot PBT keycaps (NuPhy) Optional magnetic folio case that doubles as a stand (AppleInsider, PCMag) |
| Cons , different | Only Gateron low-profile (KS-33) switches fit; Kailh Choc switches do not The flat keycap profile takes an hour or two to adjust to, and a palm rest is not included Bluetooth polling is 125Hz; use 2.4GHz or USB-C for low latency VIA limits macros and static lighting scenes (Tom's Hardware) The stock keycaps are not backlit, so most of the light comes from the side bars Creative Bloq found the 75% layout a little cramped coming from full-size, and not the cheapest | Tiny right Shift that How-To Geek called a big compromise PCMag found the feet's locking tabs tight and shedding plastic after repeated use Bluetooth polls at 125 Hz (NuPhy) No dongle storage on the board and no barebones version (PCMag) Battery rated for only 30 to 90 hours with lights on (NuPhy lab figure) PCMag said it is best for mobile use rather than as a desk board |
| Research take , different | A thin, light, well-reviewed low-profile 75% that suits portability and multi-device work. Tom's Hardware gave it an Editor's Choice award as one of the best low-profile mechanical keyboards, and Creative Bloq called it a high-quality, attractive choice. The compromises are a flat keycap profile, Gateron-only low-profile switch compatibility and a price above basic rivals. If you want full-height switches, look elsewhere. | A well-liked travel 60% with real customization, held back by the cut-down right Shift and, according to PCMag, a design aimed at mobile use. Try the Shift layout before you buy. |