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Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] vs NuPhy Kick75

Which Keyboard Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      DimensionsBuild QualityErgonomicsHardware CustomizabilityBacklight FeaturesBacklight ClarityCable & ConnectorWireless VersatilityMacro Keys And ProgrammingExtra FeaturesIn The Box
    Typing Experience
      Typing QualityTyping NoiseSwitchesKeystrokes
    Performance
      Single-Key LatencyMulti-Key LatencyData TransmissionChord Split
    Software and Operating System
      Configuration SoftwareComputer CompatibilityWireless Mobile Compatibility
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Products

Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.]
NuPhy Kick75

Tested using Methodology v1.3.1

Updated Jun 19, 2025 06:45 PM

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Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Picture
NuPhy Kick75 Picture
ConnectivityWireless
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
ConnectivityWireless
Size
TenKeyLess (75%)
Switch Type
Mechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Hot-Swappable Switches
Yes
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Our Verdict

Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.]

NuPhy Kick75

The Keychron K2 Max and the Nuphy Kick75 Max are wireless mechanical keyboards. The Keychron is part of a much larger lineup with different sizes and both standard profile and low-profile models. They have comparatively better build quality. The NuPhy, on the other hand, delivers somewhat better out-of-the-box typing quality but is limited to a single compact 75% layout. That said, it's available in both standard and low-profile versions, and NuPhy uniquely offers conversion kits that let you switch between the two.

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Variants

  • K5 Max (Gray - 100%)
  • K7 Max (Gray - 65%)
  • K11 Max (Gray - 65% (Alice))
  • K3 Max (Gray - 75%)
  • K15 Max (Gray - 75% (Alice))
  • K1 Max (Gray - 80%)
  • K17 Max (Gray - 96%)
  • K13 Max (Gray - Numpad 80%)
  • Kick75 (Shine-through)

Review

See Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Review
See NuPhy Kick75 Review
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Gray - 100%
K5 Max
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Shine-through
Kick75
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Gray - 65%
K7 Max
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Shine-through
Kick75
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Gray - 65% (Alice)
K11 Max
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Kick75
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Gray - 75%
K3 Max
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Shine-through
Kick75
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Gray - 75% (Alice)
K15 Max
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Gray - 80%
K1 Max
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Gray - 96%
K17 Max
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Gray - Numpad 80%
K13 Max
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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.4
8.2

Build Quality 
 

8.5
7.5

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Top Picture
NuPhy Kick75 Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
TenKeyLess (75%)

Height 
 

0.9" (2.4 cm)
1.9" (4.7 cm)

Width  

16.5" (42.0 cm)
12.9" (32.8 cm)

Depth 
 

4.7" (12.0 cm)
5.5" (13.9 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

1.60 lbs (0.727 kg)
2.16 lbs (0.980 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.5
7.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Build Quality Close Up
NuPhy Kick75 Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

PBT
PBT
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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
6.0

Side Picture  

Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Side Picture
NuPhy Kick75 Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

3.3°
5.8°

Medium Incline 
 

4.5°
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

6.6°
10.8°

Home Row Height 
 

20.9 mm (0.8")
32.0 mm (1.3")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

4.4
9.6

Customizability Overview  

Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Customizability Overview
NuPhy Kick75 Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

No
Yes

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Plate-Mounted
Plate-Mounted

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

6.25u
6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

1.25u
1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No
Yes

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Low Profile Cherry MX Style
Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Soldered
5-pin Cherry

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Yes
No
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Backlight Features 
 

10
10

Backlighting Picture  

Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Backlighting Picture
NuPhy Kick75 Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Brightness Max
NuPhy Kick75 Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Brightness Min
NuPhy Kick75 Brightness Min

RGB 
 

Yes
Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

Yes
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

Yes
Yes
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Backlight Clarity 
 

4.0
4.0

White Shot  

Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] White Shot
NuPhy Kick75 White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Length  

3.9 ft (1.2 m)
4.9 ft (1.5 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
USB type-C
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Wireless Versatility 
 

10
10

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

3
3

Proprietary Receiver 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Type 
 

Rechargeable
Rechargeable
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

6.7
4.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

4
0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No
No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes
Yes
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Extra Features
NuPhy Kick75 Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No
Yes

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

Yes
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
Yes

Lock Indicator  

Caps Lock
Caps Lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Bundle Picture
NuPhy Kick75 Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.0
8.5

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

9.4
9.6

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

41.3 dBA
39.9 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Gateron Low-Profile MX 2.0 Mechanical Red
Kailh Blush Max

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical
Mechanical

Feel 
 

Linear
Linear

Analog 
 

No
No
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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

48 gf
40 gf

Actuation Force 
 

48 gf
39 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.8 mm
1.9 mm

Total Travel 
 

2.9 mm
3.4 mm
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

9.1
9.1

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

2.9 ms
3.1 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±0.5 ms
±0.6 ms

Wired 
 

2.9 ms
3.1 ms

Receiver 
 

4.4 ms
5.3 ms

Bluetooth 
 

9.7 ms
12.7 ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

1.5 ms
1.5 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

8.6
8.5

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
Receiver

Key Press 
 

4.5 ms
5.5 ms

Key Release 
 

8.7 ms
11.0 ms
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Data Transmission 
 

8.2
8.2

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.] Multi-Key Raw USB
NuPhy Kick75 Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Receiver
Receiver

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

Yes
Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

No
No
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Chord Split 
 

7.4
7.2

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

6.5 ms
7.5 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

17.6 ms
14.5 ms
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

VIA
NuPhy.io

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Onboard Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

Profiles 
 

6+
6+
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Computer Compatibility 
 

10
10

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux
Windows, MacOS & Linux
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

10
10

Android 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

iOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Android, iPhone & iPad
Android, iPhone & iPad
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Check Price

Gray - 100%
K5 Max
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Shine-through
Kick75
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Gray - 65%
K7 Max
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Shine-through
Kick75
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B&H
Gray - 65% (Alice)
K11 Max
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Shine-through
Kick75
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Gray - 75%
K3 Max
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Amazon.com
Shine-through
Kick75
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Gray - 75% (Alice)
K15 Max
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Gray - 80%
K1 Max
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Gray - 96%
K17 Max
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Gray - Numpad 80%
K13 Max
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Keychron K5 Max [K1 Max, K3 Max, etc.]

NuPhy Kick75

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