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| Spec |  NuPhy NuPhy Gem80 $150–$170 “NuPhy's assembled custom-style TKL kit with an aluminum top and omni-mount” |  ASUS ROG Azoth $190–$250 “ASUS's gasket-mount 75% with an OLED, knob, hot-swap and a lube kit” |
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| Price , different | $150–$170 | $190–$250 |
| Size , different | TKL | 75% |
| Type , different | Barebones | Pre-built |
| Connectivity | Wireless + Wired | Wireless + Wired |
| Released , different | 2024 | 2023 |
| Mounting | Gasket | Gasket |
| Case , different | Aluminum top, polycarbonate bottom | Aluminum |
| Colors , different | Black, White, and limited colors | Gunmetal, Moonlight White |
| Weight , different | 1120g | 1186g |
| Dimensions , different | 358.1 x 141.3mm | 326 x 136 x 40mm |
| Typing angle , different | 6° | Three positions |
| Front height , different | 21.5mm | 40mm |
| Switches | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Profile | Standard | Standard |
| Keycaps , different | Not included | Doubleshot PBT |
| PCB , different | Hot-swap, south-facing RGB | Hot-swap ROG NX, per-key RGB, OLED |
| Plates , different | FR4 | Included plate |
| Battery , different | 4000mAh on the tri-mode | — |
| Compatible switches , different | MX-style 3-pin and 5-pin | ROG NX and many MX-style 3-pin |
| Software , different | QMK, VIA | Armoury Crate |
| NKRO | Yes | Yes |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Features , different | Aluminum TKL, Gasket or top mount, Hot-swap, QMK/VIA, Tri-mode, 4000mAh, 1000Hz on 2.4GHz | 75%, Gasket, OLED and knob, Tri-mode, Hot-swap ROG NX, PBT, Lube kit in the box |
| Good for , different | 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 | Gamers who want a custom-feeling wireless 75% Buyers who want to learn switch lubing with a kit Desks that benefit from an OLED for system info |
| Skip if , different | Buyers who want a ready-to-type board with included keycaps Anyone bothered by firmware quirks Travelers | Anyone who dislikes Armoury Crate Budget shoppers People who want a lightweight travel board |
| Pros , different | 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) | Gasket mount with three layers of foam and lubed stabilizers, which Tom's Hardware and IGN praised for sound and feel Hot-swappable pre-lubed ROG NX switches, with a full lube kit in the box (ASUS, Trusted Reviews) Tri-mode wireless that IGN found as responsive as top wired boards Very long battery life, with IGN using under half in two weeks 2-inch OLED with a control knob for settings, media and system info (ASUS, IGN) Textured PBT keycaps and no deck flex (Trusted Reviews) |
| Cons , different | 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) | Armoury Crate software drew criticism from Tom's Hardware and Trusted Reviews High cost, which Tom's Hardware, IGN and Trusted Reviews all noted IGN would have preferred a rotary knob to the lever for fine adjustments No extra USB or audio ports (IGN) Heavy at 1,186 g according to ASUS, and Trusted Reviews called it a weighty frame to lug around Bluetooth is best kept for typing because of delay (IGN) |
| Research take , different | 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. | One of the best-reviewed custom-style gaming boards, praised for feel, build and battery. Armoury Crate and the cost are the trade-offs, and the onboard shortcuts help limit your reliance on the software. |