Nuphy Air75 V2 vs Chilkey ND104Low Profile or Screen
Choose the Nuphy Air75 V2 for its 75% low-profile design and QMK support, or the Chilkey ND104 for its full-size layout, built-in screen, and configurable knob module.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Nuphy Air75 V2
Build quality in the top 15% of 75% boards under $100.
- Low-profile 75% design in a 598 g keyboard.
- QMK support alongside VIA.
- Vendor-listed Cowberry linear switches with 1.2 mm pre-travel.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- No numpad.
Get the
Chilkey ND104
Battery
Build quality in the top 5% of 100% boards under $200.
- Built-in screen with calculator, clock, and dynamic-background modes.
- Configurable module above the numpad, with screen-and-knob, two-key-and-knob, or three-key configurations.
- Full-size layout with a numpad and a 438 mm width.
Get the Nuphy Air75 V2 for its low-profile 75% form and QMK support, which the ND104 does not list. Get the Chilkey ND104 for its full-size numpad, built-in screen, configurable knob module, and replaceable navigation-cluster storage tray, features the Air75 V2 does not list.
The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
Nuphy Air75 V2
Chilkey ND104
Layout size
75%
100%
Battery
4,000 mAh
8,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Low profile
Yes
No
Case material
ABS, Aluminum
Aluminum
Switch options
Linear, Low-profile Mechanical, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Silent
- Nuphy Air75 V2
- Chilkey ND104
- Performance
- 8179
- Build quality
- 7989
- Productivity
- 8894
- Customizability
- 9490
- Portability
- 7965
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- VIA
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The Air75 V2 is the more travel-oriented pick, with a smaller layout, lower weight, and low-profile design. It also has an edge for gaming if Cowberry switches and their listed pre-travel appeal to you. The ND104 suits desk-based workflows that benefit from a numpad, screen, and knob. For customization, the choice is between the Air75 V2's QMK support and the ND104's configurable module and storage tray.
Pick the Nuphy Air75 V2
- The Air75 V2's 75% layout and 598 g weight make it the more compact, lighter option.
- Its vendor description lists Cowberry linear switches with a 1.2 mm pre-travel for rapid firing.
Nuphy Air75 V2 vs Chilkey ND104 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
15 of 28 specs differ
Nuphy Air75 V2
Chilkey ND104
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Nuphy Air75 V2
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Chilkey ND104
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Input Gear
ISO-UK
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Nuphy Air75 V2 vs Chilkey ND104: your questions
The Nuphy Air75 V2 is a 75% keyboard measuring 14 x 316 x 133 mm. The Chilkey ND104 is full-size and measures 34 x 438 x 140 mm.
No. The Air75 V2 has a 75% layout and its compatibility notes specify that it has no numpad. The ND104 has a full-size layout with a numpad.
Yes. Its built-in screen has calculator, clock, and dynamic-background modes. The Air75 V2 is listed without a screen.
The Nuphy Air75 V2 lists both QMK and VIA support. The ND104 lists VIA and Chilkey web driver programmability, but not QMK.
Both support Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired USB-C connections. The ND104 vendor description also says it can connect wirelessly to up to three devices.
The ND104 lists two 4000 mAh batteries, while the Air75 V2 lists a 4000 mAh battery. These specifications describe capacity, not comparative battery life.
No. The Air75 V2 compatibility notes specify that it takes low-profile switches and keycaps, and standard MX keycaps will not fit. Its vendor description identifies the keycaps as double-shot PBT.
Its vendor description says the PCB supports ANSI and ISO, with an additional ISO plate needed for an ISO layout. The Air75 V2 is not offered in ISO variants.
Both keyboards list hot-swap support. The Air75 V2 is limited to low-profile switches and keycaps, while the ND104 vendor description lists plate-mount switches.
The Air75 V2 weighs 598 g, and the ND104 measures 438 mm wide with a full-size layout. The listed dimensions and weight favor the Air75 V2 for buyers prioritizing a smaller, lighter keyboard.
The ND104's hot-swap knob controls volume, media, and the screen. Its module can also be configured with different combinations of screen, knob, and keys.
Both list VIA support, and the Air75 V2 additionally lists QMK support. The Air75 V2 vendor description says VIA can be used for key remapping and lighting effects, while the ND104 lists VIA or Chilkey web driver programmability.
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