Nuphy Kick75 vs Nuphy Air75 V2

	Nuphy Kick75 – Full specification	Nuphy Air75 V2 – Full specification
Overview
Our Rating	9.0	9.0
Brand	nuphy	nuphy
Category	Keyboard	Keyboard
Genral Info
Brand	Nuphy	Nuphy
Model Name	Kick75	Air75 V2
Series	Kick Series	Air Series
Type	Mechanical (Wireless + Wired)	Low-profile Mechanical (Wireless + Wired)
Layout	75% (Compact Layout with Function Row)	75% (Compact)
Release Year	2025	2023
Use Case	Gaming, Typing, Versatile Productivity	Typing, Productivity, Travel
DESIGN & BUILD
Frame Material	Full aluminum CNC body	Aluminum top frame + polycarbonate bottom
Plate Material	Steel or FR4 (depending on variant)	Aluminum
Keycap Material	Double-shot PBT	Double-shot PBT (low-profile)
Color Options	Obsidian Black, Lunar Silver	Basalt Black, Ionic White, Lunar Grey
Dimensions (L × W × H)	328 × 136 × 38 mm	316 × 133 × 16 mm
Weight	1150 g	640 g
Form Factor	Compact 75%	Compact 75%
Finish	Bead-blasted premium matte surface	Matte anodized aluminum surface
SWITCH & TYPING EXPERIENCE
Switch Type	Mechanical (Hot-swappable)	Low-profile Mechanical (Hot-swappable)
Switch Options	Gateron Pro 3.0, Nuphy Wisteria, or MX-compatible	Gateron Low-profile 2.0 Red / Blue / Brown; Nuphy Daisy / Marshmallow
Mount Type	Dual-gasket integrated mount	Gasket mount structure
Stabilizers	Screw-in PTFE-lubed stabilizers	Pre-lubed plate-mounted stabilizers
Typing Angle	3 adjustable levels	Adjustable with magnetic risers (3 levels)
Key Rollover	Full N-key (wired & wireless)	Full N-key (wired) / 6-key (Bluetooth)
Actuation Force	45–50 g	45 ± 5 g
Key Travel	2.0 mm actuation / 4.0 mm total	1.8 mm actuation / 3.2 mm total
Typing Feel	Bouncy, cushioned, deep thock sound profile	Light, crisp, stable low-profile feedback
PERFORMANCE
Response Time (Bluetooth)	7–9 ms	~8–10 ms
Response Time (Bluetooth)	7–9 ms	~8–10 ms
Anti-Ghosting	100% NKRO	100% NKRO (wired)
Input Lag	Negligible input lag (wired)	Low-latency gaming toggle
Latency Mode	Low-latency gaming toggle	Negligible input lag in wired mode
RGB & LIGHTING
Backlight Type	Per-key RGB	Per-key RGB
LED Orientation	South-facing	South-facing
Lighting Effects	22 customizable modes	20+ preset modes
Custom Effects	VIA/QMK via Nuphy Console	Supported via VIA / Nuphy Console
Brightness Levels	5-step adjustable	5 adjustable levels
Control	Dedicated shortcut or software	Software + onboard shortcuts
SOFTWARE & CUSTOMIZATION
Firmware	QMK / VIA open-source	Open-source QMK / VIA
Key Remapping	Fully supported	Fully programmable
Macro Support	Multi-layer macros	Multi-layer macros
Profile Storage	3–5 onboard profiles	Up to 3 onboard profiles
Firmware Update	Yes	Yes, via USB
Hotkey Shortcuts	RGB effects, profiles, OS switching	RGB, media, and OS switch controls
SOUND & COMFORT
Acoustic Dampening	Layered silicone + PORON foam	Silicone pad + foam layers
Typing Sound Profile	Deep, clean thock	Soft, muted “thock” profile
Gasket Mount	—	Gasket mount cushioning
Noise Reduction	Multiple dampening layers	Enhanced internal damping
Wrist Rest	Optional magnetic wrist rest	Optional magnetic wrist rest
Tilt Feet	Two-stage adjustable	Adjustable (2 levels)
Support and compatibility
Software Support	macOS, Windows, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Plug-and-Play	Yes	Yes
Layout Options	Interchangeable Mac/Win keycaps	macOS / Windows keycap sets included
BATTERY & CONNECTIVITY
Battery Capacity	6000 mAh	4000 mAh
Battery Type	Rechargeable lithium	lithium battery
Battery Life (No RGB)	Up to 280 hours	Up to 220 hours
Battery Life (RGB On)	80–100 hours	70–90 hours
Charging Port	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
Charge Time	About 4 hours	Approx. 3 hours
Wireless Mode	Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.1
Wired Mode	USB-C	USB-C wired connection
Multi-Device Pairing	Yes, 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