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| Spec |  NuPhy NuPhy Air75 V2 $120–$130 “Low-profile done right” |  NuPhy NuPhy Gem80 $150–$170 “NuPhy's assembled custom-style TKL kit with an aluminum top and omni-mount” |
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| Price , different | $120–$130 | $150–$170 |
| Size , different | 75% | TKL |
| Type , different | Pre-built | Barebones |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2023 | 2024 |
| Mounting , different | Top Mount | Gasket |
| Case , different | Aluminum Top / ABS Bottom | Aluminum top, polycarbonate bottom |
| Colors , different | Basalt Black, Ionic White, Lunar Gray | Black, White, and limited colors |
| Weight , different | 598g | 1120g |
| Dimensions , different | 316.4 x 132.5 x 13.5mm | 358.1 x 141.3mm |
| Typing angle , different | 3.5° / 6.5° / 8.5° (adjustable feet) | 6° |
| Front height , different | 13.5mm | 21.5mm |
| Switches , different | Low Profile | Mechanical |
| Profile , different | Low Profile | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Double-shot PBT, Low Profile | Not included |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, Low Profile | Hot-swap, south-facing RGB |
| Plates , different | Integrated | FR4 |
| Battery , different | 4000mAh (up to 220h, RGB off) | 4000mAh on the tri-mode |
| Compatible switches , different | Gateron Low Profile (KS-33) | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin |
| 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 | Aluminum TKL, Gasket or top mount, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Tri-mode, 4000mAh, 1000Hz on 2.4GHz |
| 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 | First-time custom keyboard buyers who want little assembly Typists who want a heavy, deep-sounding TKL People who like to experiment with plates and mounts |
| 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 | Buyers who want a ready-to-type board with included keycaps Anyone bothered by firmware quirks Travelers |
| 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) | Arrives assembled, so a build is mostly pressing in switches and keycaps (Tom's Hardware) CNC aluminum top with a thick polycarbonate bottom for wireless (NuPhy, Forbes) Omni-mount lets you try gasket or top mounting, plus FR4, PC, POM or aluminum plates (NuPhy) How-To Geek loved the deep sound and rigid frame Tri-mode with 1,000 Hz polling and a 4,000 mAh battery (NuPhy) QMK/VIA remapping across Windows, macOS and Linux (NuPhy) |
| 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 | Tom's Guide had firmware issues that needed a flash Tom's Guide found significant spacebar wobble with plate-mounted stabilizers South-facing RGB looks like isolated spots of light (Tom's Guide) Lighting effects are all presets, with limited adjustment (How-To Geek) Switches and keycaps are sold separately (NuPhy, Tom's Hardware), which Tom's Hardware said adds to the price but still judged reasonable Heavy at 1,120 g, so it is a desk board (NuPhy) |
| 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-built, flexible kit that Tom's Hardware and How-To Geek loved and Tom's Guide found flawed on firmware and stabilizers. Read the firmware notes and plan for stabilizer tuning. |