| Our Rating |
9.0 |
9.0 |
| Brand |
nuphy |
nuphy |
| Category |
Keyboard |
Keyboard |
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Brand |
Nuphy |
Nuphy |
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Model Name |
Kick75 |
Air75 |
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Series |
Kick Series |
Air Series |
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Type |
Mechanical (Wireless + Wired) |
Low-profile Mechanical (Wireless + Wired) |
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Layout |
75% (Compact Layout with Function Row) |
75% (Compact with Function Row) |
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Release Year |
2025 |
2022 |
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Use Case |
Gaming, Typing, Versatile Productivity |
Work, Travel, Productivity |
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Frame Material |
Full aluminum CNC body |
Aluminum top + polycarbonate bottom |
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Plate Material |
Steel or FR4 (depending on variant) |
Aluminum |
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Keycap Material |
Double-shot PBT |
PBT Low-profile Dye-sub |
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Color Options |
Obsidian Black, Lunar Silver |
Basalt Black, Ionic White, Lunar Gray |
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Dimensions (L × W × H) |
328 × 136 × 38 mm |
316 × 132 × 16 mm |
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Weight |
1150 g |
590 g |
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Form Factor |
Compact 75% |
Compact 75% |
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Finish |
Bead-blasted premium matte surface |
Matte anodized surface |
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Switch Type |
Mechanical (Hot-swappable) |
Low-profile Mechanical (Hot-swappable) |
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Switch Options |
Gateron Pro 3.0, Nuphy Wisteria, or MX-compatible |
Gateron Low-profile 2.0 Red / Brown / Blue |
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Mount Type |
Dual-gasket integrated mount |
Top-mount + internal dampers |
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Stabilizers |
Screw-in PTFE-lubed stabilizers |
Plate-mounted, pre-lubed |
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Typing Angle |
3 adjustable levels |
Adjustable with magnetic feet |
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Key Rollover |
Full N-key (wired & wireless) |
Full N-key (wired) / 6-key (Bluetooth) |
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Actuation Force |
45–50 g |
~45 g |
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Key Travel |
2.0 mm actuation / 4.0 mm total |
1.8 mm actuation / 3.2 mm total |
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Typing Feel |
Bouncy, cushioned, deep thock sound profile |
Light, precise, and quiet |
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Response Time (Bluetooth) |
7–9 ms |
~8–10 ms |
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Response Time (Bluetooth) |
7–9 ms |
~8–10 ms |
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Anti-Ghosting |
100% NKRO |
100% NKRO |
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Input Lag |
Negligible input lag (wired) |
Low (Gaming Mode) |
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Latency Mode |
Low-latency gaming toggle |
Low-latency toggle supported |
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Backlight Type |
Per-key RGB |
Per-key RGB |
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LED Orientation |
South-facing |
South-facing |
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Lighting Effects |
22 customizable modes |
20+ preset modes |
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Custom Effects |
VIA/QMK via Nuphy Console |
Supported via NuPhy Console / VIA |
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Brightness Levels |
5-step adjustable |
5-step adjustable |
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Control |
Dedicated shortcut or software |
Onboard shortcuts + software |
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Firmware |
QMK / VIA open-source |
VIA / QMK compatible |
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Key Remapping |
Fully supported |
Fully programmable |
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Macro Support |
Multi-layer macros |
Up to 3 layers |
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Profile Storage |
3–5 onboard profiles |
3 onboard profiles |
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Firmware Update |
Yes |
Yes (via USB-C) |
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Hotkey Shortcuts |
RGB effects, profiles, OS switching |
RGB, media, OS mode switching |
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Acoustic Dampening |
Layered silicone + PORON foam |
Integrated silicone pad and foam layer |
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Typing Sound Profile |
Deep, clean thock |
Soft, crisp, low thock sound |
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Gasket Mount |
— |
Gasket-like flexible dampening |
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Noise Reduction |
Multiple dampening layers |
Improved internal padding |
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Wrist Rest |
Optional magnetic wrist rest |
Optional wrist rest (sold separately) |
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Tilt Feet |
Two-stage adjustable |
Magnetic dual height options |
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Software Support |
macOS, Windows, Linux |
macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS |
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Plug-and-Play |
Yes |
Yes |
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Layout Options |
Interchangeable Mac/Win keycaps |
macOS / Windows keycaps included |
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Battery Capacity |
6000 mAh |
4000 mAh |
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Battery Type |
Rechargeable lithium |
Rechargeable lithium |
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Battery Life (No RGB) |
Up to 280 hours |
Up to 220 hours |
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Battery Life (RGB On) |
80–100 hours |
70–85 hours |
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Charging Port |
USB Type-C |
USB Type-C |
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Charge Time |
About 4 hours |
Approx. 3 hours |
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Wireless Mode |
Bluetooth 5.3 |
Bluetooth 5.1 |
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Wired Mode |
USB-C |
USB-C cable connection |
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Multi-Device Pairing |
Yes, 3 devices |
Yes, up to 3 devices |
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Switch Between Devices |
Fn + 1/2/3 |
Fn + 1/2/3 |
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Polling Rate (Wired) |
1000 Hz |
1000 Hz |
|
Polling Rate (Wireless) |
125 Hz |
125 Hz |
