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Compare Nuphy Air75 vs Air75 V3 Differences Side by Side

This comparison is for users deciding between Nuphy's original ultra-slim champion and its significantly refined successor. The choice is difficult because both share a core 75% low-profile wireless design, but the V3 introduces major upgrades in battery, construction, and features that come with added weight and cost. Your decision hinges on how much you value extended wireless use, a more customizable typing experience, and a premium build against a simpler, lighter, and potentially more budget-friendly option.

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NuPhy Air75
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Nuphy Air75V3 Low Profile Mechanical Keyboard Kit

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  • Released in 2021
  • Has Low-Profile switch options
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Offers Low Profile ergonomics
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Uses a Tray Mount mounting style
  • Equipped with a 2500 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 523 g
  • Sized at 16 x 316 x 132 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum, Plastic case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2024
  • Has Tactile, Linear, Low-Profile, Clicky switch options
  • Built with the ANSI, ISO, JIS, ISO-DE, ISO-FR layout standard
  • Offers Normal ergonomics
  • Comes with a knob
  • Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style
  • Equipped with a 4000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 750 g
  • Sized at 13 x 319 x 129 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum, ABS, Plastic case
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 75.6
  • Build Quality: 66.8
  • Productivity: 77
  • Customizability: 70.5
  • Portability: 82.9
Scores
  • Performance: 77.7
  • Build Quality: 73.4
  • Productivity: 83.5
  • Customizability: 78.5
  • Portability: 81.5
Name
Nuphy Air75
Name
Nuphy Air75 V3
Release year
2021
Release year
2024
Switch Options
Low-Profile
Switch Options
Tactile, Linear, Low-Profile, Clicky
Profile
Low Profile
Profile
Low Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
75%
Layout Size
75%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI, ISO, JIS, ISO-DE, ISO-FR
Layout Ergonomics
Low Profile
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Battery capacity
2500 mAh
Battery capacity
4000 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Tray Mount
Mount Style
Gasket Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb, North-face, South-face
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum, Plastic
Case Material
Aluminum, ABS, Plastic
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
PBT
Dimensions
16 x 316 x 132 mm
Dimensions
13 x 319 x 129 mm
Weight
523g
Weight
750g
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Pros and Trade-offs

For most buyers, the Nuphy Air75 V3 is the recommended upgrade, delivering meaningful improvements in battery life, typing experience, and programmability that justify its higher cost. Only choose the original Air75 if your budget is strict, you need the absolute lightest package for travel, or you specifically require a tactile low-profile switch option that the V3 currently lacks.

Nuphy Air75

  • +Lighter weight (523g) for better portability.
  • +Proven design with extensive user reviews.
  • +Includes three extra switches in the box for experimentation.
  • +Offers a tactile switch option (Brown 2.0) not listed for the V3.
  • +Generally available at a lower price point.
  • −Smaller 2500mAh battery with user reports of swelling over time.
  • −Lacks modern features like a programmable knob and gasket mount.
  • −Fixed typing angle without the adjustable kickstand of the V3.

Nuphy Air75 V3

  • +Massively larger 4000mAh battery for extended wireless use.
  • +Includes a programmable knob for media and application control.
  • +Features a gasket mount and screw-in stabilizers for a better typing feel.
  • +3-stage adjustable kickstand offers improved ergonomics.
  • +Newer web-based configuration software (NuPhy IO 2.0) for customization.
  • −Heavier (750g) and more expensive than the original.
  • −No user reviews available yet to confirm real-world performance.
  • −Switch options are listed as only linear (Red) and clicky (Blue), omitting a tactile choice.

Which Keyboard Is Better for Your Needs?

The Air75 V3 is the more capable keyboard across most scenarios, winning in gaming, office, programming, modding, and content creation due to its superior battery, programmable knob, and enhanced build. Its advantages in ergonomics and software customization make it a strong productivity tool. The original Air75 remains the better choice strictly for travel, thanks to its lower weight, making it the more portable option for frequent movers.

GamingNuphy Air75 V3
  • •The Air75 V3 lists a 1000Hz polling rate, which the original Air75's specifications do not mention.
  • •The V3's gasket mount and sound dampening features, according to its product listing, may offer a more stable and consistent typing platform.
  • •Both support N-key rollover and low-latency 2.4GHz wireless.
OfficeNuphy Air75 V3
  • •The Air75 V3's 4000mAh battery is significantly larger than the original's 2500mAh, promising much longer use between charges.
  • •The V3 offers a 3-stage adjustable kickstand for ergonomic angles, while the original has a fixed typing angle.
  • •Both are explicitly designed for Mac/Windows compatibility and offer multi-device Bluetooth connectivity.
ProgrammingNuphy Air75 V3
  • •The Air75 V3 supports a programmable knob, which can be mapped to scrolling or other functions useful in coding environments.
  • •Its gasket mount and sound dampening may provide a more comfortable, less fatiguing typing experience during long sessions.
  • •Both have a compact 75% layout that saves desk space while retaining essential keys.
TravelNuphy Air75
  • •The original Air75 is notably lighter at 523g compared to the V3's 750g.
  • •It is also thinner at 16mm versus the V3's 13mm height, though the V3 has a smaller overall footprint.
  • •Both are wireless and include protective folio accessories as options.
ModdingNuphy Air75 V3
  • •The Air75 V3 features a gasket mount and screw-in stabilizers, which are preferred for modding and tuning.
  • •Its product listing mentions built-in sound dampening, providing a better base for acoustic modifications.
  • •Both keyboards are hot-swappable, allowing for easy switch changes.
Content CreationNuphy Air75 V3
  • •The programmable knob on the V3 is ideal for controlling timeline scrubbing, brush size, or volume.
  • •The V3's vendor description highlights a web-based configuration software (NuPhy IO 2.0) for extensive macro and key remapping.
  • •The larger battery supports long, untethered creative sessions.

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