Leobog Hi98c Pro vs Nuphy Air100 V3
Choose the Leobog Hi98c Pro for its barebones DIY-kit format, and the Nuphy Air100 V3 for hot-swappable low-profile switches, multiple layout options, and wireless connectivity.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Leobog Hi98c Pro
Battery
Build quality in the bottom 15% of 98% boards under $150.
- Barebones DIY-kit format for buyers who want to build their keyboard.
- 8000mAh battery capacity.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Get the
Nuphy Air100 V3
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 10% of 100% boards under $150.
- Hot-swappable switches, so replacement does not require soldering.
- Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless modes alongside wired USB-C.
- QMK and VIA support, plus multiple listed layout standards.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
Choose the Leobog Hi98c Pro if you specifically want a barebones DIY kit and its 8000mAh battery capacity. Choose the Nuphy Air100 V3 if you want hot-swappable low-profile switches, multiple layout options, wireless connectivity, and QMK and VIA support, features the Leobog does not list. Before choosing the Nuphy, account for its low-profile parts requirement and north-facing LED keycap clearance rule.
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.
Leobog Hi98c Pro
Nuphy Air100 V3
Layout size
98%
100%
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Battery
8,000 mAh
4,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Low profile
No
Yes
Knob
No
Yes
- Leobog Hi98c Pro
- Nuphy Air100 V3
- Performance
- 4379
- Build quality
- 4780
- Productivity
- 4288
- Customizability
- 4584
- Portability
- 4756
What will you mostly use it for?
The Air100 V3 is the more feature-rich pick across the listed use cases, with hot-swap, wireless modes, and QMK and VIA support setting it apart. Its low-profile build and 950 g weight are concrete travel details, though the product still has a full-size layout. The Hi98c Pro's clearest distinction is its DIY-kit format and larger listed battery, but soldered switches limit switch changes to users willing to solder. Buyers should also weigh the Air100 V3's low-profile-only replacement parts against their preferred keycaps and switches.
Pick the Nuphy Air100 V3
- The Nuphy lists a 1000 Hz polling rate.
- It supports wired, 2.4 GHz, and Bluetooth connectivity.
- N-key rollover is listed as a feature.
Leobog Hi98c Pro vs Nuphy Air100 V3 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
14 of 26 specs differ
Leobog Hi98c Pro
Nuphy Air100 V3
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
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
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.
Leobog Hi98c Pro
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Nuphy Air100 V3
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ISO-DE
In stockShips to you
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Nuphy
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR
In stockDoes not ship to you
Leobog Hi98c Pro vs Nuphy Air100 V3: your questions
No. Its switches are soldered, so replacing them requires soldering. The Nuphy Air100 V3 is listed as hot-swappable.
No, the listed compatibility rule specifies low-profile switches and keycaps, and says standard MX keycaps will not fit. It also notes that Cherry-profile keycaps may hit the switch housing because the LEDs face north.
Yes. Its listed layouts include ISO-DE, ISO, ANSI, and JIS, and the vendor page offers British and French ISO variants as well. The Leobog Hi98c Pro does not offer ISO layouts.
The Leobog Hi98c Pro lists an 8000mAh battery, while the Nuphy Air100 V3 lists 4000mAh. Battery capacity alone does not establish how long either board will run.
Yes. Its listed connectivity includes Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz, as well as wired USB-C. The Leobog Hi98c Pro metadata does not list connectivity modes.
The Nuphy Air100 V3 is the more direct choice for switch changes because it is hot-swappable and lists QMK and VIA support. The Leobog Hi98c Pro is a DIY kit, but its switches are soldered and changing them requires soldering.
Yes. The Air100 V3 is a 100% layout, and the vendor description specifically says it has a numpad. The Leobog Hi98c Pro also has a numpad in a compact full-size layout.
The Nuphy Air100 V3 is listed as low-profile and measures 13 mm high in the product metadata. The Leobog listing does not identify a low-profile design.
Yes. Mac/Win support is listed for the Air100 V3, and the vendor describes it as designed for macOS and Windows. The vendor also describes Mac multimedia keys and shortcuts.
The Nuphy Air100 V3 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate and N-key rollover, making it the more feature-documented gaming option here. The Leobog Hi98c Pro listing does not specify a polling rate or rollover support.
The Leobog Hi98c Pro is identified as a DIY kit or barebones product, so it is aimed at buyers who want a kit rather than a standard prebuilt board. Its switches are soldered, however, so changing those switches involves soldering.
The Nuphy Air100 V3 has a low-profile design, weighs 950 g, and supports Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connections. It remains a full-size board, while the Leobog Hi98c Pro is described as a compact full-size layout.
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