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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Typing Quality
    2. Typing Noise
    3. Switches
    4. Keystrokes
    5. Latency
  6. Performance
    1. Single-Key Latency
    2. Multi-Key Latency
    3. Data Transmission
    4. Chord Split
  7. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  8. Comments

Logitech MX Keys Mini vs NuPhy Air75

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Logitech MX Keys Mini
NuPhy Air75

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Logitech MX Keys Mini Picture
NuPhy Air75 Picture

Variants

  • MX Keys Mini (Black)
  • MX Keys Mini (Graphite)
  • MX Keys Mini (Pale Gray)
  • MX Keys Mini for Mac (Pale Gray)
  • MX Keys Mini (Rose)
  • MX Keys Mini for Mac (Space Gray)
  • Air75 (Grey)

Our Verdict

Logitech MX Keys Mini

NuPhy Air75

The Logitech MX Keys Mini and the NuPhy Air75 are both compact keyboards with outstanding wireless connectivity options; however, they have some key differences. The NuPhy uses low-profile mechanical switches, and it's hot-swappable, meaning you can change those switches out at any point without having to solder. Also, every key is macro-programmable, and it has full RGB backlighting and much better latency. On the other hand, the Logitech uses scissor switches, and its white-only backlighting shines through the key legends, meaning you can see them in the dark.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

8.1
7.8

Backlighting 
 

8.9
10

Software & Programming 
 

5.6
8.5

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech MX Keys Mini Top Picture
NuPhy Air75 Top Picture

Size 
 

Compact (75%)
Compact (75%)

Height 
 

0.8" (2.0 cm)
0.9" (2.2 cm)

Width  

11.7" (29.6 cm)
12.5" (31.7 cm)

Depth 
 

5.2" (13.2 cm)
5.2" (13.3 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

1.11 lbs (0.504 kg)
1.22 lbs (0.554 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

8.0
8.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech MX Keys Mini Build Quality Close Up
NuPhy Air75 Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
PBT
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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
7.0

Side Picture  

Logitech MX Keys Mini Side Picture
NuPhy Air75 Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

Straight
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

2.5°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A

Home Row Height 
 

19.6 mm (0.8")

Wrist Rest  

No
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Hardware Customizability 
 

8.3

Customizability Overview  

NuPhy Air75 Customizability Overview

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 
 

8.9
10

Backlighting Picture  

Logitech MX Keys Mini Backlighting Picture
NuPhy Air75 Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Logitech MX Keys Mini Brightness Max
NuPhy Air75 Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Logitech MX Keys Mini Brightness Min
NuPhy Air75 Brightness Min

White Shot 
 

Logitech MX Keys Mini White Shot
NuPhy Air75 White Shot

RGB 
 

Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

Yes
Yes

Effects 
 

No
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

No
Yes

Color 
 

White

Color Mixing 
 

White Only
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Backlight Clarity 
 

4.0

White Shot  

Logitech MX Keys Mini White Shot
NuPhy Air75 White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wireless
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Charge Only)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Length  

4.6 ft (1.4 m)
4.9 ft (1.5 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

USB type-C
USB type-C
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Wireless Versatility 
 

10
10

Bluetooth 
 

Yes
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

3
3

Proprietary Receiver 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Type 
 

Rechargeable
Rechargeable
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

4.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

Yes

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Logitech MX Keys Mini Extra Features
NuPhy Air75 Extra Features

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
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Logitech MX Keys Mini Bundle Picture
NuPhy Air75 Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.0
7.5

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

9.0
7.7

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

51.3 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No

Noise 
 

Quiet
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Scissor
Gateron Low Profile Brown

Switch Type 
 

Mechanical

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No
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Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Key Switches 
 

Scissor
Gateron Low Profile Brown

Mechanical 
 

No

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Operating Force 
 

58 gf
57 gf

Actuation Force 
 

29 gf
47 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

1.3 mm
1.7 mm

Total Travel 
 

2.0 mm
2.8 mm
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Latency 
 

6.9
7.4

Latency Video  

Latency Wired 
 

N/A
16.9 ms

Latency Receiver 
 

N/A
24.0 ms

Latency Bluetooth 
 

16.2 ms
42.5 ms
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

6.9
7.4

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

16.9 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±2.7 ms

Wired 
 

N/A
16.9 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
24.0 ms

Bluetooth 
 

16.2 ms
42.5 ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

15.5 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

6.5

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

See details on graph tool

Connection Evaluated  

Receiver

Key Press 
 

23.7 ms

Key Release 
 

25.9 ms

Data Transmission 
 

8.3

Multi-Key Raw USB  

NuPhy Air75 Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Receiver

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

500 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

Yes

Chord Split 
 

8.8

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

2.8 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

12.9 ms
Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Picture  

Logitech MX Keys Mini Software Picture

Software Tour  

Software Name  

Logitech Options
NuPhy Console

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

Yes
No

Onboard Memory 
 

No
Yes

Profiles 
 

6+
6+

Account Required 
 

No

Cloud Sync 
 

Yes

Macro Programming 
 

No

Ease Of Use 
 

Easy
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Computer Compatibility 
 

8.5
10

Windows 
 

Full
Fully Compatible

macOS 
 

Partial
Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Partial
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows, MacOS & Linux

Android  

Partial
Fully Compatible

iOS  

Partial
Fully Compatible

iPadOS  

Partial
Fully Compatible
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

10

Android 
 

Partial
Fully Compatible

iOS 
 

Partial
Fully Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Partial
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Android, iPhone & iPad
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