Nuphy Air75 V2 vs Air96 V2Compact vs Full Layout Low-Profile

The main difference is the layout size. The Air75 V2 is a 75% keyboard with 84 keys, omitting the numpad and some navigation keys. The Air96 V2 is a 96% keyboard with 100 keys, packing a numpad and full navigation cluster into a compact design that is longer and heavier.

Yes. According to their technical specifications, both the Air75 V2 and Air96 V2 feature a 1000Hz polling rate in their 2.4GHz wireless mode and wired USB-C mode. They also both support Bluetooth 5.1 with a 125Hz polling rate and have the same 4000mAh battery capacity.

Yes. Both keyboards ship with QMK and VIA support, as stated by the manufacturer. This allows for deep customization of key mappings, creation of macro layers, and adjustment of RGB lighting effects directly through the VIA configurator software.

Yes. The product metadata and vendor descriptions confirm that both the Nuphy Air75 V2 and Air96 V2 are hot-swappable. This means you can change the low-profile mechanical switches without soldering, using the included keycap/switch puller.

The Air75 V2 is generally better for laptop pairing due to its smaller size and lighter weight, making it easier to carry. Furthermore, Nuphy's product page for the Air75 V2 lists specific compatibility with a wide range of laptop models from Apple, Microsoft, Lenovo, Dell, HP, and Razer, noting its shape fits over many laptop keyboards.

Both keyboards include a USB-C to USB-A cable, a 2.4G receiver, extra switches, extra keycaps, a keycap/switch puller, a sticker set, and a quick guide. The Air75 V2 includes 7 extra keycaps, while the Air96 V2 includes 9 to account for its different layout.

Both keyboards share the same material construction: an aluminum top frame, an ABS plastic bottom case, and double-shot PBT keycaps. The vendor descriptions also detail internal sound-dampening materials like plate poron foam and PCB IXPE sheets.

The vendor descriptions indicate both use sound-dampening materials, but the Air96 V2 description specifically mentions an extra PET sound pad placed between the poron foam and the switch pad. This suggests a potential difference in sound absorption, potentially making the Air96 V2 slightly more muted.

Yes. The technical specs for both models list compatibility with macOS, Windows, and Linux. The vendor descriptions also highlight dedicated MacOS shortcut implementations like 'Spotlight' and 'Dictation' through the QMK firmware.

You should choose the Nuphy Air96 V2. The Air75 V2 does not have a numpad. The Air96 V2's 96% layout integrates a full numpad along with the main typing area and arrow keys, making it the only option between the two for dedicated number entry.

Both keyboards come with double-shot PBT keycaps, but the specific legends and secondary functions differ due to their different layouts (75% vs 96%). Both are compatible with Nuphy's extensive range of aftermarket low-profile nSA keycap sets.

According to the vendor pages, Nuphy offers a 1-year limited warranty for both the Air75 V2 and the Air96 V2. Customers are instructed to contact Nuphy's service email with any quality issues.