Nuphy Air60 V2 vs Vortex Core PlusRGB or 40%

The Vortex Core Plus is a 40% keyboard with 50 keys, while the Nuphy Air60 V2 is a 60% keyboard with 64 keys. That makes the Core Plus the more compact layout of the two.

Yes. The Air60 V2 is listed with RGB, and NuPhy's description mentions RGB light bars on the sides of the aluminum frame.

No, the Core Plus is listed as having no RGB. Its vendor description focuses on its aluminum case, FR4 plate and foam layers instead.

The Nuphy Air60 V2 lists QMK and VIA support. The Vortex Core Plus lists VIA compatibility, but not QMK support.

The Air60 V2 is listed at 1000 Hz, and NuPhy specifies that rate for both 2.4 GHz and wired connections. NuPhy lists Bluetooth at 125 Hz.

The Vortex Core Plus product details list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz and wired connectivity but do not give a polling rate. The Air60 V2's listed rate is 1000 Hz for 2.4 GHz and wired modes.

Both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. The Air60 V2 vendor description says switches can be replaced without soldering, and the Core Plus is described as having a hot-swap PCB designed for Gateron low-profile switches.

No. Both keyboards' compatibility rules specify low-profile switches and keycaps only, and say standard MX keycaps will not fit.

Neither has a function row or numpad under the listed compact-layout compatibility rules. The Air60 V2 is 60% and the Core Plus is 40%.

The Vortex Core Plus has an FR4 plate, according to its product description and listed plate material. The Air60 V2 is listed with an aluminum plate.

The Air60 V2 is listed with an aluminum plate, an aluminum case material and an ABS bottom case. Its keycaps are PBT, described by NuPhy as double-shot PBT.

The Core Plus has aluminum top and bottom cases and an FR4 switch plate. Its vendor description also lists foam in the bottom case and between the plate and PCB.