Nuphy Air75 V2 vs Keychron V1 MaxLow-Profile vs Gasket
Get the NuPhy Air75 V2 for its 598 g low-profile build and aluminum frame, or the Keychron V1 Max for its gasket mount, knob support, and ISO layout options.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Nuphy Air75 V2
Low-Profile
Build quality in the top 15% of 75% boards under $100.
- Low-profile design with low-profile switch options.
- Aluminum frame and a listed weight of 598 g.
- NuPhy describes plate Poron, PCB IXPE, and spacebar silicone sound treatments.
- 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.
Get the
Keychron V1 Max
Gasket
Build quality in the top 5% of 75% boards under $100.
- Gasket mount with a polycarbonate plate.
- Optional knob configuration.
- ISO layout options, including UK, German, Nordic, Swiss, French, and Spanish variants.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Choose the NuPhy Air75 V2 for its low-profile design, aluminum frame, and lower listed weight. Choose the Keychron V1 Max for the gasket mount, knob option, ISO layouts, and support for most 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches. Both list 1000 Hz polling and wireless connectivity, so the deciding factors are form, layout, and customization choices.
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
Keychron V1 Max
Low profile
Yes
No
Case material
ABS, Aluminum
ABS, Plastic
Switch options
Linear, Low-profile Mechanical, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Knob
No
Yes
Weight
598 g
770 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Nuphy Air75 V2
- Keychron V1 Max
- Performance
- 8183
- Build quality
- 7986
- Productivity
- 8897
- Customizability
- 9498
- Portability
- 7978
- Layout size: 75%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 4,000 mAh
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- QMK
What will you mostly use it for?
The NuPhy Air75 V2 is the clear choice when carrying weight and a low-profile form are priorities. The Keychron V1 Max is more adaptable for buyers who want ISO layouts, a knob, or broader MX switch options. Gaming is close on the listed polling rate and wireless connection, with different switch and mounting approaches. Office, programming, modding, and content-creation needs tend to favor the V1 Max when its additional layout and control options are useful.
It's a tie
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity.
- The NuPhy Air75 V2 offers low-profile switch options, including Cowberry switches with a short pre-travel described by NuPhy.
- The Keychron V1 Max has a gasket mount and can be configured with Gateron Jupiter switches.
Nuphy Air75 V2 vs Keychron V1 Max specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 28 specs differ
Nuphy Air75 V2
Keychron V1 Max
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.
Keychron V1 Max
- Go to Keychron
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
Out of stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-IT, ISO-SW, ISO-PT
In stockDoes not ship to you
Nuphy Air75 V2 vs Keychron V1 Max: your questions
The NuPhy Air75 V2 is listed at 598 g, while the Keychron V1 Max is listed at 770 g. The Air75 V2 is the lighter option for buyers who plan to move their keyboard often.
Yes, the NuPhy Air75 V2 is a low-profile keyboard with low-profile mechanical switch options. Its compatibility rules specify that it takes low-profile switches and keycaps, not standard MX keycaps.
No, the Air75 V2 is specified for low-profile switches and keycaps, and standard MX keycaps will not fit. Consider the Keychron V1 Max if you want a keyboard whose hot-swap sockets support most 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches.
Yes, the Keychron V1 Max uses a gasket mount with a polycarbonate plate. Keychron says this design reduces acoustic resonance for a softer, quieter typing experience.
The Keychron V1 Max is listed with ISO options including UK, German, Nordic, Swiss, French, and Spanish. The NuPhy Air75 V2 is listed as ANSI only.
Both list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity. Each also has a listed 4000 mAh battery.
The Keychron V1 Max has a knob configuration listed by Keychron. Knob support is not listed for the NuPhy Air75 V2.
Yes, both list hot-swappable support. Keychron specifies that the V1 Max sockets support most 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches, while the Air75 V2 uses low-profile switches.
Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, so those specifications do not separate them. The Air75 V2 offers low-profile switches, while the V1 Max combines a gasket mount with Gateron Jupiter switch options.
Both are listed with south-facing RGB LEDs, and both compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends may stay dark. The notes also caution that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
The Keychron V1 Max is a fit for buyers seeking broader MX switch choices, as Keychron says its sockets support most 3-pin and 5-pin MX switches. The Air75 V2 is restricted to low-profile switches.
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