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- Top
- Main Differences
- Design
- Typing Experience
- Performance
- Software and Operating System
- Comments
Keychron K3 vs NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2]
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Keychron K3
NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2]
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![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/RODjFo4y/nuphy-air75-v2-air60-v2-air96-v2/design-large.jpg?format=auto)
ConnectivityWireless
SizeCompact (75%)
MechanicalYes
ConnectivityWireless
SizeCompact (75%)
Switch TypeMechanical
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)Yes
Hot-Swappable SwitchesYes
Variants
- K3 (K3B3 - Black)
- Air75 V2 (Basalt Black)
- Air60 V2 (Basalt Black)
- Air96 V2 (Basalt Black)
- Air75 V2 (Ionic White)
- Air60 V2 (Ionic White)
- Air96 V2 (Ionic White)
- Air75 V2 (Lunar Gray)
- Air60 V2 (Lunar Gray)
- Air96 V2 (Lunar Gray)
Our Verdict
Keychron K3
NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2]
The Keychron K3 and the NuPhy Air75 V2 are wireless low-profile keyboards with a 75% form factor. The NuPhy has better overall build quality, higher-quality PBT keycaps, better gaming performance, and a higher maximum polling rate of 1000Hz. The NuPhy also has a hot-swappable PCB, while the Keychron K3 doesn't.
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K3
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Air96 V2
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Air96 V2
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Gaming
Threshold
Gaming
8.0
8.3
Software & Programming
0.0
10
Latency
7.0
8.5
Backlighting
9.3
10
Full Comparison
Design
Dimensions
Top Picture
![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Top Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/K03JpKQ7/nuphy-air75-v2-air60-v2-air96-v2/dimensions-large.jpg?format=auto)
Size
Compact (75%)
Compact (75%)
Height
1.1" (2.7 cm)
0.9" (2.2 cm)
Width
12.0" (30.5 cm)
12.4" (31.6 cm)
Depth
4.6" (11.6 cm)
5.2" (13.2 cm)
Depth With Wrist Rest
N/A
N/A
Weight
0.88 lbs (0.397 kg)
1.42 lbs (0.645 kg)
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Build Quality Close Up
![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Build Quality Close Up](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/6rrgkpl2/nuphy-air75-v2-air60-v2-air96-v2/build-quality-large.jpg?format=auto)
Keycap Material
ABS
PBT
Ergonomics
7.0
7.0
Side Picture
![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Side Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/T3vFuLpF/nuphy-air75-v2-air60-v2-air96-v2/ergonomics-large.jpg?format=auto)
Curved/Angled
Straight
No
Split Keyboard
No
Key Alignment
Staggered
Minimum Incline
4°
2.5°
Medium Incline
N/A
5°
Maximum Incline
N/A
8°
Home Row Height
21.4 mm (0.8")
Wrist Rest
No
Hardware Customizability
8.3
Customizability Overview
![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Customizability Overview](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/9ru9lrhi/nuphy-air75-v2-air60-v2-air96-v2/custom-large.jpg?format=auto)
Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers
Yes
Stabilizer Fixation
Plate-Mounted
Spacebar Stabilizer Size
6.25u
Size Of Right Mod Keys
1u
Hot-Swappable Switches
Yes
Switch Stem Shape
Low Profile Cherry MX Style
Switch PCB Socket
Non-Cherry Pinout
North-Facing Cherry MX Interference
No
Backlight Features
9.3
10
Backlighting Picture
![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Backlighting Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/wqYfsc58/nuphy-air75-v2-air60-v2-air96-v2/backlight-large.jpg?format=auto)
Brightness Max
![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Brightness Max](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/3UdIeEDU/nuphy-air75-v2-air60-v2-air96-v2/brightness-max-large.jpg?format=auto)
Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Brightness Min
![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Brightness Min](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/yTF8zn2W/nuphy-air75-v2-air60-v2-air96-v2/brightness-min-large.jpg?format=auto)
White Shot
![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] White Shot](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/DAjA5CRO/nuphy-air75-v2-air60-v2-air96-v2/whiteshot-large.jpg?format=auto)
RGB
Yes
Per-Key Backlighting
Yes
Yes
Effects
Yes
Yes
Software Controllable
No
Yes
Color
RGB
Color Mixing
Ok
Backlight Clarity
4.0
White Shot
Cable & Connector
Connectivity
Wireless
Wireless
Detachable
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)
Length
4.0 ft (1.2 m)
5.2 ft (1.6 m)
Connector (Keyboard side)
USB type-C
USB type-C
Wireless Versatility
10
10
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
3
3
Proprietary Receiver
No
Yes
Battery Type
Rechargeable
Rechargeable
Macro Keys And Programming
4.0
Dedicated Macro Keys Count
0
Onboard Macro Programming
No
Macro Programming With Software
Yes
Extra Features
Extra Features
![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Extra Features](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/W7o7551n/nuphy-air75-v2-air60-v2-air96-v2/features-large.jpg?format=auto)
Media Keys
Hot Keys
Non-Dedicated
Trackpad / Trackball
No
No
Scroll Wheel
No
No
Control Knob
No
USB Passthrough
No
No
Numpad
No
No
Windows Key Lock
No
No
Lock Indicator
Caps Lock
Caps Lock
Macro Programmable Keys
No
In The Box
Bundle Picture
![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Bundle Picture](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/RCwESOZa/nuphy-air75-v2-air60-v2-air96-v2/in-the-box-large.jpg?format=auto)
Typing Experience
Typing Quality
7.5
7.5
Key Spacing
19.0 mm (0.748")
Typing Noise
9.0
8.0
Typing Sample
Average Loudness
50.2 dBA
High Pitch Clicks
No
Noise
Quiet
Switches
Wobble Video
Switch Name
Gateron Low Profile Brown
NuPhy Wisteria
Switch Type
Mechanical
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Analog
No
Keystrokes
Key Switch Actuation Graph
Key Switches
Gateron Low Profile Brown
NuPhy Wisteria
Mechanical
Yes
Feel
Tactile
Tactile
Operating Force
51 gf
46 gf
Actuation Force
48 gf
37 gf
Pre-Travel
1.7 mm
1.8 mm
Total Travel
2.7 mm
3.0 mm
Latency
7.0
8.5
Latency Video
Latency Wired
14.6 ms
6.4 ms
Latency Receiver
N/A
8.7 ms
Latency Bluetooth
22.1 ms
17.1 ms
Performance
Single-Key Latency
7.0
8.5
Single-Key Latency Graph
Best Connection
6.4 ms
Best Connection Std Dev
±1.3 ms
Wired
14.6 ms
6.4 ms
Receiver
N/A
8.7 ms
Bluetooth
22.1 ms
17.1 ms
PCB (Estimated)
4.9 ms
Multi-Key Latency
8.1
Latency Video
Multi-Key Latency Graph
Connection Evaluated
Receiver
Key Press
8.9 ms
Key Release
12.0 ms
Data Transmission
8.7
Multi-Key Raw USB
![NuPhy Air75 V2 [Air60 V2, Air96 V2] Multi-Key Raw USB](https://i.rtings.com/assets/products/aUR1noQk/nuphy-air75-v2-air60-v2-air96-v2/rollover-large.jpg?format=auto)
Connection Evaluated
Receiver
USB Polling Rate
1,000 Hz
Effective Update Rate
1,000 Hz
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Multiple Keys Per USB Report
Yes
Chord Split
8.1
Chord Split Graph
4 Chord Split Delay
4.9 ms
8 Chord Split Delay
15.2 ms
Software and Operating System
Configuration Software
Software Picture
Software Tour
Software Name
No Software
VIA
Software Windows Compatible
No
Yes
Software macOS Compatible
No
Yes
Onboard Memory
No
Yes
Profiles
No Profile
6+
Account Required
No Software
Cloud Sync
No
Macro Programming
No
Ease Of Use
No Software
Computer Compatibility
9.2
10
Windows
Full
Fully Compatible
macOS
Full
Fully Compatible
Linux (Ubuntu 22)
Partial
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Windows, MacOS & Linux
Android
Full
Fully Compatible
iOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
Wireless Mobile Compatibility
10
Android
Full
Fully Compatible
iOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
iPadOS
Partial
Fully Compatible
Media Key Compatibility
Android, iPhone & iPad
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