75% Keyboards
Seventy-five percent keeps a function row and arrows in a block that is still smaller than a tenkeyless. Listed here when you want those keys without a numpad's width.
The Keychron Q1 Pro is a barebones gasket board. The NuPhy Air75 V2 and the Lofree Flow84 are low-profile and finished. The Aula F75 is the cheap one. Mode Sonnet is the kit at the top of the range. ROG and Razer are the gaming boards.
If you only want one, start with Keychron Q1 Pro . It is the one we marked Best Overall. You add the switches and keycaps.
48 keyboards
“The Honda Civic of custom keyboards”
A 1.7 kg aluminum 75% with Bluetooth, QMK/VIA and a knob. Reviewers praise its soft, bouncy typing feel; the stock sound is decent but can ping.
“When you're ready to stop looking”
A configurable wired 75% kit with swappable mounting blocks, several case and plate materials, and a QMK/VIA PCB. From $289 before switches, keycaps and stabilizers.
“Low-profile done right”
A thin 75% with an aluminum top frame, hot-swap low-profile Gateron switches, QMK/VIA, and 2.4GHz, Bluetooth and USB-C. Reviewers liked its typing feel and 1000Hz wireless.
“Aula's budget gasket-mount 75% with tri-mode wireless and a knob”
A budget 75% with an 80-key layout, a gasket mount, five layers of dampening, hot-swap sockets, tri-mode wireless and a knob. Gizmochina praised the sound, and Prime Audio and IGN Middle East the value; IGN also noted it is hard to open and has no VIA.
“The original DrunkDeer 75%”
The original DrunkDeer 75%: a wired Hall-effect board with a volume knob, ANSI and three ISO layouts, and an optional aluminum PVD case. Reviewers liked the smooth switches and disliked the early software.
“The mid A75”
A 75% with a volume knob, a top-and-bottom-cover gasket structure, a silent-switch option and Cherry-profile PBT keycaps. About 1 kg; the maker lists ABS covers while HLPLANET describes an aluminum case.
“The top A75”
DrunkDeer's 8 kHz 75%: measured at about 0.5 ms latency, with a gasket-style Omni-Suspension structure and four colorways. Case material and switch listings differ between sources.
“The cheap 75%”
The budget 75% with a plastic case, a tray mount, 1000 Hz polling, and the option of silent magnetic switches. No knob; it is hot-swap but only with Raesha magnetic switches.
“Glorious's modular gasket-mount barebones with a knob and hot-swap PCB”
A wired, modular barebones with a polymer case, aluminum plate, modular gaskets, hot-swap sockets and knob support. Reviews cover the HE and Boardsmith versions: decent typing, rattly stabilizers, and software that is not great.
“Ultra-slim 75% scissor-switch board with ZMK and no backlight”
A low-profile 75% wireless keyboard with scissor-switch keys, ZMK firmware and no backlight. Tom's Guide and WIRED liked the typing feel; the plastic build and missing backlight are the trade-offs.
“Ultra-slim 75% scissor board with Launcher remapping”
A low-profile 75% wireless board with Launcher remapping, 1000Hz over 2.4GHz and wired, and no backlight. Parka Blogs liked it but hit shortcut problems.
“75% scissor-switch wireless board with non-replaceable keycaps”
A 75% wireless scissor-switch keyboard in ABS with no backlight. Keychron lists no NKRO and says the keycaps cannot be replaced. No review of this exact model found.
“75% Alice-layout scissor board with macro column and knob”
A 75% Alice-style wireless keyboard with scissor keys, a macro column and a knob, in ABS with no backlight. Only launch coverage found; no review yet.
“Low-profile 75% wireless board with hot-swap and QMK”
A low-profile 75% tri-mode board with QMK, the Launcher web app and a 2000 mAh battery. Evidence is Keychron's spec page and a comparison listing; no standalone review found.
“Wireless 75% Hall-effect board with rapid trigger and a gasket mount”
A tri-mode 75% with Keychron Lime magnetic switches, rapid trigger, a gasket-mounted plastic case and 1000Hz polling. Evidence is Keychron's page and a listing; no standalone review found.
“Wireless 75% with hot-swap, QMK and a knob in an ABS case”
A tri-mode 75% with QMK and Launcher, hot-swap sockets, foam-damped sound and a plastic case. GamepadSquire rated it highly for value; evidence is limited.
“Wired 75% Hall-effect board with 8000Hz polling and a steel plate”
A wired 75% with Keychron Lime magnetic switches, adjustable actuation, rapid trigger and 8000Hz polling. GetGeek.ro called it strong value, with a plastic case.
“Wired 75% Hall-effect board with 8000Hz polling and a gasket mount”
A wired 75% with Keychron Lime magnetic switches, 8000Hz polling and a plastic gasket-mount body. No standalone review found; the wired J2 HE 8K sibling was reviewed.
“K2, from Keychron's store”
The original 75% K2: a wired and Bluetooth board with a plastic or aluminum-frame case, ABS keycaps and a 4000 mAh battery. The older, simpler design that the Pro, Max, HE and Ultra 8K build on.
“K2 HE, from Keychron's store”
A 75% Hall-effect K2 with Rapid Trigger, adjustable actuation, 2.4 GHz, a wood Special Edition and a 980 g body. Reviewers praised the feel and gaming features; some describe a plastic body even though Keychron lists aluminum.
“K2 Max, from Keychron's store”
The K2 Max adds 2.4 GHz wireless at 1000 Hz to the 75% K2 and keeps QMK/VIA, PBT keycaps and a 4000 mAh battery. Only sibling-board reviews were found.
“K2 Pro, from Keychron's store”
The K2 Pro puts QMK/VIA, screw-in stabilizers and a steel plate into the 75% K2 with Bluetooth only for wireless. EnosTech called it a no-frills board that just works; Tom's Hardware's K8 Pro review found the Pro platform's Bluetooth and keycaps weak.
“K2 Ultra 8K, from Keychron's store”
The K2 Ultra 8K is a 75% with 8000 Hz polling, ZMK firmware, a CNC aluminum and ABS case and a 760-hour battery claim. TechRadar liked the value and found it thick and the stock switch depth a little off.
“K3 HE, from Keychron's store”
A low-profile Hall-effect 75% with Lime magnetic switches, 2.4 GHz, rosewood sides and about 575 g. HLPlanet and GameRevolution liked it; the main limits are switch lock-in and 1000 Hz polling.
“K3 Max, from Keychron's store”
The K3 Max adds a 2.4 GHz dongle to the ultra-slim 75% with QMK/VIA, PBT keycaps and foam. SemiPro found the wireless stable but the stabilizers rattly. Also covers the K3, K3 Pro and K3 Max SE.
“K3 Ultra 8K, from Keychron's store”
The K3 Ultra 8K is the slim 75% with 8000 Hz polling, ZMK firmware, wood sides and a 550-hour battery rating. Tom's Hardware called it the best low-profile mech on the market despite a couple of flaws.
“Wired 75% aluminum Q with a steel plate”
The version 2 wired Q1: a 1.8 kg CNC aluminum 75% with a steel plate, gasket mount, QMK/VIA and a knob. No Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz.
“Magnetic-switch 75% Q with 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth”
A wireless 75% aluminum Q1 with Gateron double-rail magnetic switches, Rapid Trigger and 0.2 to 3.8 mm adjustable actuation. Switch choice is limited to Keychron's magnetic range.
“Wired 8 kHz magnetic 75% Q with Lime switches”
A wired-only 75% aluminum Q with Keychron Lime magnetic switches, 8000 Hz polling and 0.1 to 3.35 mm actuation. It gives up wireless and a snappier, higher-pitched sound is the trade.
“The 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth and wired 75% Q”
A 1.7 kg aluminum 75% with 2.4 GHz (1000 Hz), Bluetooth 5.1, PC plate, double gasket and a knob. Reviewers like its muted sound; Wirecutter dislikes the tall caps and fixed angle.
“Split 75% aluminum Q with a knob on each half”
A fully split wired 75% aluminum Q with two knobs, five macro keys and a tray-mount case, about 1.2 kg. Reviewers like the build and customization; no tenting kit.
“Wired low-profile 75% in CNC aluminum with a steel plate”
A wired low-profile 75% with a full CNC aluminum body, steel plate and hot-swap option. MakeUseOf and How-To Geek praised the build and typing feel.
“Wired 75% in plastic with a steel plate and tray mount”
A wired 75% with a steel plate, tray mount, hot-swap sockets and QMK. Reviewers like the value and the sound; the stiff tray-mount feel and plastic case threads are the recurring complaints.
“Wired 75% with 8000Hz polling and a gasket mount”
A wired V1 refresh with Keychron Super switches, a gasket mount, PC plate and 8000Hz polling. Tom's Guide praised the build and sound; some body flex and no wireless are the trade-offs.
“Magnetic-switch 75% with rapid trigger, wired and wireless”
A 75% Hall-effect board with adjustable actuation, rapid trigger and tri-mode wireless. No independent review turned up, so this rests on Keychron's own specs.
“Wireless 75% with a gasket mount and PC plate”
The tri-mode V1: 2.4GHz and Bluetooth, gasket mount, PC plate and Jupiter switches. Reviewers praise value and wireless stability; V Max chatter reports are worth knowing.
“Lofree's slim aluminum 75% with gasket mount and Bluetooth”
A low-profile 75% with an aluminum case, gasket mount, Kailh POM switches, hot-swap sockets and Bluetooth. Tom's Guide and PCMag praised the feel and build; the weak battery, rigid switch options and lack of remapping software were the complaints.
“The Gem 75%”
A tri-mode aluminum 75% from the Akko and MonsGeek Gem line. Gasket mount, ball-catch case and VIA, without the Mineral 01's curved frame and weight.
“The translucent 75%”
A fully transparent 75%: acrylic case, clear polycarbonate keycaps, gasket or top mount and tri-mode wireless with a 3,000 mAh battery. Style-led, and lighter than the metal M1.
“The M3's 75% sibling”
An aluminum 75% with a ball-catch case, gasket mount, 8,000 mAh tri-mode battery and VIA. Reviewers praise the build and easy disassembly and fault the switches and the hidden mode switch.
“The magnetic M1 V5”
The M1 V5 chassis with Hall-effect magnetic switches, 8K polling over USB and 2.4GHz, and 0.005 mm Rapid Trigger. Magnetic switches only; the mechanical-capable version is the TMR.
“The TMR M1”
The M1 V5 with TMR magnetoresistance sensors that accept both magnetic and mechanical switches on one board. Reviewers found it fast and well built; software and a hidden mode switch are the complaints.
“The magnetic MG75”
A wired 75% with Kailh Sakura Pink magnetic switches, an ABS case and an aluminum plate. The switches are soldered, not hot-swappable.
“The plastic wireless 75%”
A cheap plastic 75% (82 keys) with tray mount, hot-swap sockets and wired or 2.4GHz wireless. No Bluetooth, and a small 500 mAh battery.
“The Mineral 75%”
A tri-mode aluminum 75% with a curved CNC side frame and PVD back weight, gasket mount, VIA and an 8,000 mAh battery. The Gem 01 is the plainer sibling.
“Qwertykeys' aluminum 75% kit with three mounting options and optional tri-mode”
A 75% aluminum kit with Poron or silicone gasket and top-mount options, a hot-swap PCB in wired or tri-mode form, and aluminum or PP plates. alexotos (brand-supplied boards, affiliate links) praised its look and sound; the fixed layout, hidden screws and tune-needed stabilizers were its complaints.
“ASUS's gasket-mount 75% with an OLED, knob, hot-swap and a lube kit”
A tri-mode 75% with a gasket mount, hot-swappable pre-lubed NX switches, a 2-inch OLED, a three-way control knob and a DIY lube kit. Tom's Hardware, IGN and Trusted Reviews loved the typing and battery; Armoury Crate software and the cost were the complaints.
“Razer's hot-swap, gasket-mounted 75% with tactile Orange switches”
A wired 75% gaming board with hot-swap sockets, a gasket-mounted FR4 plate, a tape-modded PCB and tactile Razer Orange switches. PCMag gave it an Editor's Choice for its typing feel; Razer's own forum carries reports of Orange switches failing.