The NuPhy Node Series is a lineup of wireless mechanical keyboards available in either low-profile or high-profile versions. We bought a low-profile NuPhy Node 100 for our review. For more information, see the Differences Between Variants section.
These keyboards have a plastic chassis and a gasket-mounted design that provides a softer, slightly cushioned typing feel compared to conventional tray-mounted designs. They support wireless connectivity via a 2.4GHz receiver or Bluetooth, and you can use NuPhy’s web-based or downloadable software to customize settings like key assignments, RGB backlighting, and gesture-based touch bar actions in the top-right corner.
Our Verdict
The NuPhy Node keyboards are amazing for gaming in either casual or competitive titles. Despite being all plastic, the build quality feels very sturdy. Latency for single-key and multi-key scenarios is very low. The gasket mount delivers a slightly bouncy and comfortable feel, and they're available in multiple switch types, including linear Red and silent Blush options, to suit your preferences.
Excellent latency performance.
Excellent build quality.
Bright RGB backlighting.
Keycaps don’t have shine-through legends.
The NuPhy Node keyboards are amazing for office work. They have excellent build quality with a soft-feeling gasket mount, consistent pre-lubed stabilizers, and a choice of switches, including Blush switches, which are extremely quiet. They connect wirelessly via a 2.4GHz receiver or Bluetooth, with support for multi-device pairing. They're also available in low-profile and high-profile versions, as well as in compact and full-size layouts, to suit your comfort and workflow needs.
Excellent build quality.
Excellent typing quality with a soft gasket mount.
Extremely quiet typing noise with a Blush switch option.
Wireless connectivity over 2.4GHz or Bluetooth with multi-device pairing.
Some variants have nonstandard key layouts that may take some getting used to.
The NuPhy Node Series keyboards are satisfactory for tablet and mobile device use, but they're a bit larger and more unwieldy than keyboards that are designed for this use first and foremost. That said, they have excellent build quality and support Bluetooth multi-device pairing. The low-profile versions in particular are a better choice, as they're thinner and a bit lighter.
Excellent build quality.
Wireless connectivity over 2.4GHz or Bluetooth with multi-device pairing.
Some variants have nonstandard key layouts that may take some getting used to.
Somewhat heavy and unwieldy compared to keyboards designed for mobile devices.
The NuPhy Node keyboards are great for programming. They have excellent build quality with pre-lubed stabilizers and switches and a soft gasket-mount design. They're also available in low- and high-profile versions and compact and full-size layouts to match your workflow needs. They support flexible wireless connectivity over 2.4GHz or Bluetooth, and you can program fairly complex macros to any key, with dedicated macro keys also included, though the number varies by variant.
Excellent build quality.
Excellent typing quality with a soft gasket mount.
Extremely quiet typing noise with a Blush switch option.
Wireless connectivity over 2.4GHz or Bluetooth with multi-device pairing.
Some variants have nonstandard key layouts that may take some getting used to.
Keycaps don’t have shine-through legends.
The NuPhy Node keyboards are a sub-par choice for an entertainment or home theater PC setup. The low-profile options are the better choice overall, but the larger variants of both the low- and high-profile versions are heavier and a bit more unwieldy than keyboards designed specifically for this purpose. That said, they have excellent build quality and flexible wireless connectivity. However, their biggest weakness is the lack of a full set of dedicated media keys, though they do have default media hotkeys and some media functions, such as volume and mute control, accessible using the touch bar in the top right corner. The keycaps also lack shine-through legends, so they aren't visible in dark environments.
Wireless connectivity over 2.4GHz or Bluetooth with multi-device pairing.
Lacks a full set of dedicated media controls.
Keycaps don’t have shine-through legends.
The NuPhy Node keyboards deliver amazing raw performance that's more than suitable for both casual and competitive gaming. They offer low and consistent single-key and multi-key latency and a 1000Hz polling rate over both wired and 2.4GHz wireless connections.
Excellent latency performance.
Supports a 1000Hz polling rate over both wired and 2.4GHz wireless connections.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The NuPhy Node Series keyboards are wireless mechanical keyboards available in low-profile and high-profile versions, with multiple switch options, two sizes, and several language layouts and colorways.
NuPhy uses Node 75 and Node 100 names for both low-profile and high-profile models, which can be somewhat confusing. We bought a full-size, low-profile NuPhy Node 100 in Ink Gray. See our unit's label.
| Name | Switches | Size * | Macro Keys (75% size / 100% size ) | Language Layout | Colorway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NuPhy Node Series Low-Profile | Red Nano · Brown Nano · Blush Nano | Compact (75%) · Full-size (100%) | 2 / 4 | ANSI · ISO · JIS | Lunar White · Ink Gray · Light Pink |
| NuPhy Node Series High-Profile | Red Max · Brown Max · Blush Max |
Low-profile models use NuPhy Nano switches, while high-profile models use NuPhy Max switches. Apart from size, switch type, and minor layout differences, both versions perform very similarly, and our review is representative of all configurations in the series.
* There are layout differences between the low-profile and high-profile versions of these keyboards. See the Dimensions section for details.
Popular Keyboard Comparisons
The NuPhy Node Series keyboards are versatile and approachable wireless mechanical keyboards for everyday browsing, productivity, and gaming. They're similar to, but a bit more affordable than, NuPhy's AirV3 seires of low-profile keyboards. A key difference is that the Node Series is available in both low-profile and high-profile versions. They also use an all-plastic chassis instead of a more premium aluminum frame and include a touch bar for tap and swipe inputs, like adjusting backlight brightness or media volume.
Compared to other options, these keyboards compete most directly with the similarly priced Keychron K Max Series, which also offers both low-profile and high-profile models. Keychron offers a wider range of sizes and layouts in the K Max Series, including compact 65% options and more niche designs like ergonomic Alice layouts. NuPhy Node Series keyboards, on the other hand, provide a slightly better typing experience with more consistent stabilizers and a softer gasket-mounted design. In terms of overall build quality and performance, the NuPhy Node Series and Keychron K Max Series are otherwise quite similar, so if you're choosing between them, you can focus more on aesthetic and layout preferences.
For more recommendations, see our picks for the best mechanical keyboards, the best wireless mechanical keyboards, and the best low-profile keyboards.
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