The NuPhy Air75 HE is a compact (75%) gaming keyboard with Hall effect switches in Nuphy's Air HE series, along with the smaller NuPhy Air60 HE. Their low-profile design makes them very similar to NuPhy's Air V2 series, but what primarily sets them apart is their Hall effect switches that allow you to customize actuation and reset points and use more advanced features such as Rapid Trigger, SOCD, and dual-action key mapping. They also support a maximum polling rate of 8000Hz and use a web-based configurator for customizing actuation settings, RGB lighting, and user profiles.
Our Verdict
The NuPhy Air75 HE is an outstanding gaming keyboard with exceptionally low latency and support for an 8000Hz maximum polling rate, delivering a highly consistent in-game experience. It also has excellent build quality with pre-lubed switches and stabilizers. Its web-based software lets you customize actuation and reset points, and it supports advanced analog features like dual-action key mapping and Rapid Trigger. These settings can help you register faster and more consistent follow-up inputs, which is especially useful for counter-strafing in FPS games.
Excellent build quality.
Exceptionally low latency.
Supports a maximum polling rate of 8000Hz.
Web-based software offers in-depth adjustable actuation settings.
The keycaps lack proper shine-through legends, so you can't read legends in a darker room.
Though not specifically designed for it, the NuPhy Air75 HE is good for office use. It has excellent build quality, with pre-lubed switches and stabilizers that deliver a smooth, quiet typing experience. Its low-profile design remains comfortable during long typing sessions, even without a wrist rest. The switches feel stable and offer slightly more total travel than many low-profile options, which is useful if you're a heavier typist and find that standard low-profile switches bottom out too abruptly.
Excellent build quality.
Low-profile design is comfortable to type on without a wrist rest.
Wired-only.
The NuPhy Air75 HE is a wired-only keyboard that isn't suitable for use with tablets or mobile devices.
The NuPhy Air75 HE is good for programming. It offers excellent build and typing quality. Its low-profile design makes it comfortable to use without a wrist rest, and the switches have a longer total travel compared to many low-profile switches, so you don't have to be concerned about abruptly bottoming out your keystrokes. Depending on your workflow, the compact 75% layout may be missing some of the keys you rely on, as you're missing many keys found on full-size layouts. That said, you can customize keybinds or create secondary layers using the robust web-based configuration software.
Excellent build quality.
Low-profile design is comfortable to type on without a wrist rest.
Wired-only.
The keycaps lack proper shine-through legends, so you can't read legends in a darker room.
The NuPhy Air75 HE isn't specifically intended for use in entertainment or home theater PC setups, since it's a wired-only model that limits you to sitting fairly close to your device. That said, its compact size still makes it workable for couch use. On the downside, it lacks dedicated media keys and doesn’t feature proper shine-through legends, which also means keys are harder to see in the dark.
Excellent build quality.
Wired-only.
The keycaps lack proper shine-through legends, so you can't read legends in a darker room.
Lacks dedicated media keys.
The NuPhy Air75 HE has remarkably good raw performance, making it extremely well-suited for playing games in all genres, at any competitive level. It boasts exceptionally low and consistent single-key and multi-key latency, supports N-key rollover by default, and can register multiple inputs per USB report. With an effective update rate of 8000Hz, it avoids performance bottlenecks and can fully leverage its maximum 8000Hz polling rate.
Exceptionally low latency.
Supports a maximum polling rate of 8000Hz.
Web-based software offers in-depth adjustable actuation settings.
Changelog
- Updated Jan 06, 2026: Our Test Bench 1.4.3 update adds clearer terminology and new measurements to our Keystrokes test group. For more details, see the full changelog.
- Updated Oct 02, 2025: Our 1.4.2 Test Bench Update makes changes to the Hardware Customizability test group. We've created a new Magnetic Switch Compatibility test and renamed our previous PCB Socket test to Mechanical Switch Compatibility. See our full changelog.
- Updated Aug 26, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.4.1. This update removes the Key Release test and a video element from the Multi-Key Latency section, resulting in minor score changes. See our full 1.4.1 changelog for details.
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Updated Aug 06, 2025:
Changed the Windows key lock from No to Yes in the Extra Features test box following a retest.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
NuPhy's Air HE keyboards are available in two sizes and come with a choice between Gateron Low-Profile Magnetic Jade and Gateron Low-Profile Magnetic Jade Pro switches. For details about the differences between these switches, see the Keystrokes box. We bought and tested the Nuphy Air75 HE with Low-Profile Magnetic Jade Pro switches.
| Name | Size | Switch Options |
|---|---|---|
| NuPhy Air60 HE | Compact (60%) | Gateron Low-Profile Magnetic Jade / Gateron Low-Profile Magnetic Jade Pro |
| NuPhy Air75 HE | Compact (75%) | Gateron Low-Profile Magnetic Jade / Gateron Low-Profile Magnetic Jade Pro |
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Popular Keyboard Comparisons
The NuPhy Air75 HE and its smaller counterpart, the NuPhy Air60 HE are among the first low-profile analog gaming keyboards available. The typing feel on these keyboards with their low-profile Gateron magnetic switches feels very similar to the standard profile Gateron magnetic switches since they have the same total travel distance. Furthermore, the compact design of these boards makes them much easier to move around compared to the bulkier NuPhy Field 75HE or other popular options with similar features like the Wooting 60HE, the Wooting 80HE, the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini, or the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3.
Overall, this is an extremely capable gaming keyboard that nearly matches the performance of more expensive enthusiast models like the Wooting 80HE. It's a great option to consider if you appreciate the low-profile form factor, either for how it looks or for the ergonomic benefit of having a flatter keyboard that doesn't require you to angle your wrists sharply upwards to reach the keys.
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The Wooting 80HE and NuPhy Air75 HE are both gaming keyboards with adjustable Hall effect switches, excellent raw performance, and support for an 8000Hz maximum polling rate. The main difference between them is form factor. The Wooting is a bulkier, standard-profile keyboard with a more conventional design, while the NuPhy is a slimmer, low-profile model that's much more compact. Both keyboards offer strong software support. However, Wooting’s software feels more polished overall and includes both offline and web-based clients. In contrast, NuPhy’s software is web-based only.
The NuPhy Air75 HE and NuPhy Field75 HE are gaming keyboards from the same manufacturer, both featuring Hall effect switches with adjustable actuation and excellent raw performance. The main difference between them is form factor. The Air75 HE is a low-profile model with a slimmer, more compact design and includes a small set of translucent keycaps. In contrast, the Field75 HE is a larger, standard-profile keyboard with several additional hardware features, including programmable macro buttons, a knurled control wheel, and a decorative handle.
The NuPhy Air75 V3 and the NuPhy Air75 HE are low-profile keyboards with a similar look and form factor, but they are designed for different purposes. The Air75 V3 uses mechanical switches, making it a versatile option suitable for both gaming and productivity. The Air75 HE, on the other hand, is better suited for gaming and features Hall effect switches with adjustable actuation, Rapid Trigger and SOCD support, and a maximum polling rate of 8000 Hz.
The NuPhy Air75 HE and the Logitech G515 RAPID TKL are both low-profile keyboards that utilize magnetic switches. The NuPhy has a slightly more compact 75% layout, features a hot-swappable PCB, and offers switches with a noticeably longer travel distance. It also provides slightly better latency performance and superior build quality. Both models include features such as adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger, but NuPhy's software is more comprehensive and accessible directly through a web interface.
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