![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2]](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/RODjFo4y/nuphy-air75-v2-air60-v2-air96-v2/design-medium.jpg?format=auto)
The NuPhy Air75 V2 is a compact (75%) wireless mechanical keyboard in NuPhy's Air V2 series, along with the smaller NuPhy Air60 V2 and the larger NuPhy Air96 V2. These keyboards are a direct update of NuPhy's original Air series, retaining a low-profile design and wireless connectivity via Bluetooth or their included 2.4 GHz USB receiver. Newly introduced features include support for open-source QMK/VIA configuration software, flip-out incline feet, and some refinements to how the keyboard sounds and feels to type on. Additionally, when connected via a USB receiver, it now delivers a higher maximum polling rate of 1000Hz, which improves how suitable these keyboards are for gaming in addition to being well-suited to everyday browsing and productivity use. You can buy this keyboard in one of three colorways and with various Gateron low-profile or Nuphy low-profile switch options. Like keyboards in the previous Air series, these keyboards also have a hot-swappable PCB, so you can change the stock switches without soldering if you like.
We bought and tested the NuPhy Air75 V2, but other size variants are also available within this lineup, including the compact (60%) NuPhy Air60 V2 and the (96%) Air96 V2. See the Differences Between Sizes and Variants section below for more details about these models.
Our Verdict
The NuPhy Air V2 keyboards are great for gaming. They have excellent build quality, impressive all-around latency performance, and a 1000Hz polling rate when connected via a USB receiver. There's also full RGB backlighting that you can customize with other settings using the configuration software. You can buy this keyboard in a range of different linear and tactile stock switch options, or you can change the stock switches for other low-profile switches of your choice thanks to their hot-swappable PCBs.
- Excellent build quality.
- Comfortable low-profile design.
- Great overall latency performance.
- 1000Hz polling rate when connected via USB receiver.
- Full RGB backlighting.
- Stock keycaps don't have shine-through legends.
The NuPhy Air V2 keyboards are good for office use. They have excellent build quality and connect wirelessly with a USB receiver or up to three devices simultaneously via Bluetooth. The low-profile design also means they're quite comfortable to type on even without a wrist rest, as you don't need to angle your wrists very sharply to reach all the keys. They also have compatibility modes for Windows and macOS, and they're quiet to type on thanks to internal layers of sound-dampening material. That said, the flat, nSA profile keycaps and compact layout may take a bit of getting used to at first, as they can make typing feel a bit more cramped than typing on a full-size keyboard.
- Excellent build quality.
- Connects wirelessly via USB or via Bluetooth with up to three devices simultaneously.
- Comfortable low-profile design.
- Flat nSA keycap profile and compact form-factor may take a bit of getting used to initially.
These keyboards are great for use with tablets and mobile devices. They have excellent build quality, and you can connect them wirelessly with up to three devices simultaneously via Bluetooth. Additionally, their compact, low-profile designs make them easy to carry around or slip into bags or cases. Nuphy also sells a portfolio carrying case separately, allowing you to prop up a phone or tablet.
- Excellent build quality.
- Connects wirelessly via USB or via Bluetooth with up to three devices simultaneously.
- Comfortable low-profile design.
- Somewhat heavier compared to most keyboards designed specifically for use with mobile devices.
These keyboards are very good for programming. They have excellent overall build quality and layers of internal sound-dampening material, so they don't make too much noise. Their low-profile design makes them portable and comfortable to type on, even without a wrist rest. They don't have dedicated macro keys, but you can program macros to any key using the companion software. There's also full RGB backlighting, although the stock keycaps aren't shine-through, making the legends difficult to read in darker rooms.
- Excellent build quality.
- Comfortable low-profile design.
- Full RGB backlighting.
- Flat nSA keycap profile and compact form-factor may take a bit of getting used to initially.
- Stock keycaps don't have shine-through legends.
These keyboards are sub-par for entertainment or home theatre PC use. Although their compact size makes them easy to use from a couch, and they connect wirelessly with up to three devices simultaneously via Bluetooth, they lack dedicated media keys. Also, while they have full RGB backlighting, the stock keycaps don't have shine-through legends, which makes them hard to read in a darkened room.
- Connects wirelessly via USB or via Bluetooth with up to three devices simultaneously.
- Full RGB backlighting.
- Stock keycaps don't have shine-through legends.
These keyboards offer impressive raw performance with excellent single-key and multi-key latency and a 1000Hz polling rate when you connect them wirelessly with their included USB receiver. They also support full n-key rollover and can send multiple keystrokes per USB report.
- 1000Hz polling rate when connected via USB receiver.
Changelog
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Updated Jan 22, 2026:
We've added a link to the Lofree Flow 2 in the Typing Quality section.
- Updated Jan 22, 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 Jan 09, 2026: 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.
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Updated Aug 05, 2025:
Added some details in the Backlight Features box regarding the per-key backlighting effects limitations.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
NuPhy's Air V2 series keyboards are available in several sizes, in three colorways, and with different stock switch options. We bought and tested the NuPhy Air75 V2 in the Basalt Black color option with NuPhy Wisteria switches. You can see the label for our unit here.
| Name | Size | Color Options | Gateron Low-Profile Mechanical Switch Options | NuPhy Low-Profile Mechanical Switch Options | Hot-Swappable | Battery Capacity | Advertised Battery Life |
| NuPhy Air60 V2 | Compact (60%) | Ionic White, Basalt Black, Lunar Gray | Red 2.0, Brown 2.0, Blue 2.0 | Aloe (37gf), Cowberry (45gf), Wisteria (55gf), Moss (60gf) | Yes | 2500mAh |
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| NuPhy Air75 V2 | Compact (75%) | Ionic White, Basalt Black, Lunar Gray | Red 2.0, Brown 2.0, Blue 2.0 | Aloe (37gf), Cowberry (45gf), Wisteria (55gf), Moss (60gf) | Yes | 4000mAh |
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| NuPhy Air96 V2 | Compact (96%) | Ionic White, Basalt Black, Lunar Gray | Red 2.0, Brown 2.0, Blue 2.0, Aloe | Aloe (37gf), Cowberry (45gf), Wisteria (55gf) , Moss (60gf) | Yes | 4000mAh |
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NuPhy also sells several accessories and add-ons on the product page for these keyboards, including folio cases, wrist rests, and alternate keycap sets.
Popular Keyboard Comparisons
The NuPhy Air75 V2 is a compact wireless keyboard in NuPhy's Air V2 series, which follows in the footsteps of NuPhy's original Air series. These new Air V2 boards retain the same approach, a low-profile design, wireless connectivity, and a hot-swappable PCB. However, these new versions introduce several improvements, including support for the open-source software configurator, VIA/QMK, as well as some build quality improvements, like double-shot PBT keycaps, which have a slightly modified profile to provide more space between the edges of keys as well as added silicone pieces inside the spacebar to improve how it sounds and feels to type on.
NuPhy has also addressed gaming performance, as these new keyboards now support a higher maximum polling rate of 1000Hz when connected via a USB receiver, while the old Air series keyboards only supported a maximum update rate of 500Hz. Altogether, these wireless keyboards present a great choice for everyday browsing, working, or gaming. Considering their approachable mid-range price point, they have impressive build quality and a wide and useful feature set. They're also a great option if you frequently take your keyboard on the go, as each of the three size variants is quite compact and easy to move around with.
For more options, see our picks for the best keyboards, the best wireless keyboards, the best low-profile keyboards, and the best office keyboards.
The Keychron K5 Max and the NuPhy Air75 V2 are wireless mechanical keyboards with low-profile designs. Both also belong to wider lineups with other size variants available. The NuPhy keyboards have more switch options available and better overall hardware customizability, while the Keychron offers slightly better overall latency performance.
The NuPhy Air75 V3 replaces the NuPhy Air75 V2. It keeps a similar low-profile format, while being slightly taller and heavier. It also includes quite a few improvements. It features better latency performance, improved dampening, and clearer backlighting. It also includes an optional multifunctional knob that fits on the top right of the keyboard and a gasket-mount design that offers a more springy typing experience. The V3 is also built on the newer Gateron low-profile 3.0 standard, which supports switches with up to 3.5 mm of travel.
The NuPhy Air96 V2 and the NuPhy Halo96 V2 are wireless mechanical keyboards that each belong to wider lineups with different size variants available. The major difference between the two lineups is their profile, with the Air series being thin, low-profile models that are much more portable while the Halo models have high profiles with more of an emphasis on RGB lighting. The Halo boards also have slightly better performance, making them a bit better suited for gaming overall.
The Keychron K3 and the NuPhy Air75 V2 are wireless low-profile keyboards with a 75% form factor. The NuPhy has better overall build quality, higher-quality PBT keycaps, better gaming performance, and a higher maximum polling rate of 1000Hz. The NuPhy also has a hot-swappable PCB, while the Keychron K3 doesn't.
Test Results
![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Top Picture Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/dimensions-small.jpg?format=auto)
![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Build Quality Close Up Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/build-quality-small.jpg?format=auto)
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![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Side Picture Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/ergonomics-small.jpg?format=auto)
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![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Customizability Overview Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/custom-small.jpg?format=auto)
![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Backlighting Picture Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/backlight-small.jpg?format=auto)
![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Brightness Max Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/brightness-max-small.jpg?format=auto)
![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Brightness Min Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/brightness-min-small.jpg?format=auto)
![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] White Shot Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/whiteshot-small.jpg?format=auto)
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![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Extra Features Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/features-small.jpg?format=auto)
![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Bundle Picture Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/in-the-box-small.jpg?format=auto)
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![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Key Switch Actuation Graph Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/feel-graph-small.jpg?format=auto)
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![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Input Linearity Graph Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/keyboard-input-granularity-graph-small.jpg?format=auto)
![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Wobble Video Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/wobble-small.jpg?format=auto)
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![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Single-Key Latency Graph Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/latency-single-graph-small.jpg?format=auto)
![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Multi-Key Latency Graph Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/latency-multi-graph-small.jpg?format=auto)
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![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Multi-Key Raw USB Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/rollover-small.jpg?format=auto)
![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Chord Split Graph Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/keyboard-chordsplit-graph-small.jpg?format=auto)
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![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Software Tour Sample](https://i.rtings.com/assets/sample-images/keyboard/software-tour-small.jpg?format=auto)