Nuphy Air75 V3 vs IQUNIX MQ80

	Nuphy Air75 V3 – Full specification	IQUNIX MQ80 – Full specification
Overview
Price	—	$159.00
Our Rating	9.0	9.0
Brand	nuphy	IQUNIX
Category	Keyboard	Keyboard
Genral Info
Brand	Nuphy	IQUNIX
Model Name	Air75 V3	MQ80
Series	Air Series	MQ-Series
Type	Low-profile Mechanical (Wireless + Wired)	Mechanical (Low-profile, Tri-Mode Wireless + Wired)
Layout	75% (Compact)	80% (ANSI)
Release Year	2024	2025
Use Case	Work, Travel, Productivity	Work, Gaming, Productivity, Typing
DESIGN & BUILD
Frame Material	Aluminum top + polycarbonate bottom	Full CNC aluminum body
Plate Material	Aluminum	Le-Tray Gasket Mount plate
Keycap Material	Dye-sublimated PBT (low-profile)	High-purity PBT (Double-shot)
Color Options	Basalt Black, Ionic White, Mist Blue	Black
Dimensions (L × W × H)	316 × 132 × 16.5 mm	321 × 124.5 × 27.5 mm
Weight	600 g	1180 g
Form Factor	Compact 75%	Compact 80% (84 keys)
Finish	Anodized matte surface	Matte texture, premium aluminum
SWITCH & TYPING EXPERIENCE
Switch Type	Low-profile Mechanical (Hot-swappable)	Low-profile mechanical (Hot-swappable)
Switch Options	Gateron Low-profile 2.0 Red / Brown / Blue	Kailh POM Gold Red Linear (pre-lubed)
Mount Type	Gasket mount	Le-Tray Gasket Mount (five-layer dampening)
Stabilizers	Pre-lubed plate-mounted stabilizers	Pre-lubed screw-in stabilizers
Number of Keys	—	84
Typing Angle	Adjustable with magnetic feet	Low-profile ergonomic (0.40 inch front height)
Key Rollover	Full N-key (wired) / 6-key (Bluetooth)	Full N-key rollover
Actuation Force	45 ± 5 g	40±10 g
Key Travel	1.8 mm actuation / 3.2 mm total	1.2 / 2.8 mm
Typing Feel	Soft, snappy, precise feedback with low noise	Creamy, smooth, quiet typing feel
PERFORMANCE
Response Time (Bluetooth)	~8–10 ms	~8–10 ms (wireless)
Response Time (Bluetooth)	~8–10 ms	~8–10 ms (wireless)
Anti-Ghosting	100% NKRO	100% (NKRO)
Input Lag	Very low (Gaming Mode)	Negligible (1000 Hz wired)
Latency Mode	Low-latency switch mode	Low-latency toggle
RGB & LIGHTING
Backlight Type	Per-key RGB	Per-key RGB
LED Orientation	South-facing	South-facing
Lighting Effects	20+ preset modes	16.8 million colors, preset modes
Custom Effects	Supported (via VIA/NuPhy Console)	Custom via VIA
Brightness Levels	5-step adjustable	Adjustable
Control	Software + Function shortcuts	Software + Fn shortcuts
SOFTWARE & CUSTOMIZATION
Firmware	VIA / QMK compatible (open-source)	VIA compatible (Open-source)
Key Remapping	Fully programmable	Fully programmable
Macro Support	Yes	Multi-layer macros
Profile Storage	3 onboard profiles	Multiple onboard profiles
Firmware Update	Supported via USB-C	Supported via USB-C
Hotkey Shortcuts	Lighting, media, OS switch	RGB, multimedia, OS modes
SOUND & COMFORT
Acoustic Dampening	Silicone pad + foam layer	Five-layer silicone + foam
Typing Sound Profile	Muted, crisp low-profile sound	Deep creamy thock, low-noise
Gasket Mount	—	Le-Tray cushioned mount
Noise Reduction	Optimized construction and dampers	Excellent with dampeners
Wrist Rest	Optional accessory	Not needed
Tilt Feet	2-level magnetic tilt risers	Inherent low angle
Support and compatibility
Software Support	macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux
Supported OS	—	VIA (cross-platform)
Plug-and-Play	Yes	Yes
Layout Options	macOS / Windows keycaps included	ANSI (Mac/Win keycaps included)
BATTERY & CONNECTIVITY
Battery Capacity	4000 mAh	4000 mAh
Battery Type	Rechargeable lithium-ion	Lithium rechargeable
Battery Life (No RGB)	Up to 250 hours	Up to 350 hours
Battery Life (RGB On)	70–90 hours	70–100 hours
Charging Port	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
Charge Time	Approx. 3 hours	Approx. 3–4 hours
Wireless Mode	Bluetooth 5.1	Bluetooth 5.1 / 2.4 GHz
Wired Mode	USB-C	USB-C (1000 Hz)
Multi-Device Pairing	Yes, up to 3 devices	Up to 3 devices
Switch Between Devices	Fn + 1/2/3	Fn + 1/2/3
Polling Rate (Wired)	1000 Hz	1000 Hz
Polling Rate (Wireless)	125 Hz	125 Hz