NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] vs Air75 V3: Which Keyboard Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.4

Updated Aug 26, 2025 03:47 PM

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NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Picture

ConnectivityWireless

Size Compact (75%)

Switch Type Mechanical

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) Yes

Output Type No

Hot-Swappable Switches Yes

ConnectivityWireless

Size Compact (75%)

Switch Type Mechanical

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) Yes

Output Type Non-Adjustable

Hot-Swappable Switches Yes

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Our Verdict

NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2]

NuPhy Air75 V3

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.

Variants

Air75 V2 (Basalt Black)
Air60 V2 (Basalt Black)
Air96 V2 (Basalt Black)
Air75 V2 (Ionic White)
Air60 V2 (Ionic White)
Air96 V2 (Ionic White)
Air75 V2 (Lunar Gray)
Air60 V2 (Lunar Gray)
Air96 V2 (Lunar Gray)

Air75 V3 (Nebula Dark)
Air75 V3 (Nova White)

Review

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Basalt Black

Air75 V2

Nebula Dark

Air75 V3

Basalt Black

Air60 V2

Nova White

Air75 V3

Basalt Black

Air96 V2

Ionic White

Air75 V2

Ionic White

Air60 V2

Ionic White

Air96 V2

Lunar Gray

Air75 V2

Lunar Gray

Air60 V2

Lunar Gray

Air96 V2

Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our keyboards test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Gaming

8.3

No major differences between these keyboards for gaming. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Gaming

8.3

Office

7.7

8.1

Mobile/Tablet

8.4

8.1

Programming

7.8

8.0

Entertainment / HTPC

5.7

6.0

Raw Performance

8.3

8.4

Design

Dimensions

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Size

Compact (75%)

Height

0.9" (2.2 cm)

1.1" (2.8 cm)

Width

12.4" (31.6 cm)

12.5" (31.8 cm)

Depth

5.2" (13.2 cm)

5.0" (12.7 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest

N/A

Weight

1.42 lbs (0.645 kg)

1.59 lbs (0.723 kg)

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Build Quality

8.5

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Keycap Material

PBT

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Ergonomics

7.0

Side Picture

Curved/Angled

Split Keyboard

Key Alignment

Staggered

Minimum Incline

2.5°

4°

Medium Incline

5°

7.9°

Maximum Incline

8°

10°

Home Row Height

21.4 mm (0.8")

22.8 mm (0.9")

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Hardware Customizability

8.3

Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers

Yes

Stabilizer Fixation

Plate-Mounted

Spacebar Stabilizer Size

6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys

Hot-Swappable Switches

Yes

Switch Stem Shape

Low Profile Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket

Non-Cherry Pinout

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference

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Backlight Features

Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max

Backlighting

Yes

Brightness Min

RGB

Yes

Per-Key Backlighting

Yes

Effects

Yes

Software Controllable

Yes

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Backlight Clarity

4.0

White Shot

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Cable & Connector

Connectivity

Wireless

Detachable

Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Length

5.2 ft (1.6 m)

4.9 ft (1.5 m)

Connector (Keyboard side)

USB type-C

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Wireless Versatility

Bluetooth

Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing

Proprietary Receiver

Yes

Battery Type

Rechargeable

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Macro Keys And Programming

4.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count

Onboard Macro Programming

Macro Programming With Software

Yes

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Extra Features

Media Keys

Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball

Scroll Wheel

Control Knob

Yes

USB Passthrough

Numpad

Windows Key Lock

Yes

Lock Indicator

Caps Lock

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In The Box

Bundle Picture

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Typing Experience

Typing Quality

7.5

8.0

Key Spacing

19.0 mm (0.748")

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Typing Noise

8.0

9.4

Typing Sample

Average Loudness

50.2 dBA

41.3 dBA

High Pitch Clicks

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Keystrokes

Key Switch Actuation Graph

Operating Force

46 gf

43 gf

Actuation Force

37 gf

40 gf

Pre-Travel

1.8 mm

1.6 mm

Total Travel

3.0 mm

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Adjustable Input Granularity

0.0

Input Linearity Graph

Analog Output Graph

Top Deadzone

N/A

Bottom Deadzone

N/A

Detection Ratio

N/A

Minimum Step Depth

N/A

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Switches

Wobble Video

Switch Name

NuPhy Wisteria

Gateron Blush Nano

Switch Type

Mechanical

Feel

Tactile

Linear

Output Type

Non-Adjustable

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Performance

Single-Key Latency

8.5

8.9

Single-Key Latency Graph

Best Connection

6.4 ms

4.4 ms

Best Connection Std Dev

±1.3 ms

±0.7 ms

Wired

6.4 ms

4.4 ms

Receiver

8.7 ms

7.2 ms

Bluetooth

17.1 ms

12.4 ms

PCB (Estimated)

4.9 ms

3.1 ms

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Multi-Key Latency

8.1

8.3

Latency Video

Multi-Key Latency Graph

Connection Evaluated

Receiver

Key Press

8.9 ms

7.0 ms

Key Release

12.0 ms

N/A

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Data Transmission

8.7

Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated

Receiver

USB Polling Rate

1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate

1,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO)

Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report

Yes

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Chord Split

8.1

7.4

Chord Split Graph

4 Chord Split Delay

4.9 ms

7.2 ms

8 Chord Split Delay

15.2 ms

11.2 ms

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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software

Software Tour

Software Name

VIA

NuPhy.io 2.0

Software Windows Compatible

Yes

Software macOS Compatible

Yes

Onboard Memory

Yes

Profiles

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Computer Compatibility

Windows

Fully Compatible

macOS

Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22)

Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility

Windows, MacOS & Linux

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Wireless Mobile Compatibility

Android

Fully Compatible

iOS

Fully Compatible

iPadOS

Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility

Android, iPhone & iPad

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Check Price

Basalt Black

Air75 V2

Nebula Dark

Air75 V3

Basalt Black

Air60 V2

Nova White

Air75 V3

Basalt Black

Air96 V2

Ionic White

Air75 V2

Ionic White

Air60 V2

Ionic White

Air96 V2

Lunar Gray

Air75 V2

Lunar Gray

Air60 V2

Lunar Gray

Air96 V2