NuPhy Air75 Review: Almost Perfect

Looking for a fun and productive keyboard? The NuPhy Air75 may be for you, but beware, it's not perfect! This slim keyboard has low-profile Gateron switches and offers connectivity for up to 4 devices, making it an excellent choice for the productivity focused. With distinctive colored keycaps, RGB backlighting, and unique light bars, it's a truly fun addition to any setup.

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Air75

Air60

Air96

The NuPhy Air75 comes in 60%, 75%, and 96% versions and can be used wired via USB-C or wireless via Bluetooth or the included USB dongle. It is compatible with both Mac and Windows and comes with separate keycaps allowing you to have a clean look to match your operating system. The frame is made of aluminum and the bottom is made of plastic. Overall it is light, thin, and feels a bit hollow. The keycaps are PBT plastic which should ensure long-lasting durability.

One unique feature of the NuPhy Air75 is its side RGB bars, which display information like caps lock and battery life. Another major feature are the AirFeet which are designed to mount the keyboard on top of a MacBook to allow a mechanical typing experience when using your Mac. So much of this keyboard is excellent, however a few negatives stand out that make it not quite perfect. The keyboard sound and feel is hollow and on the louder side. The smart assistant key is a waste for most people. Finally, if you regularly use the right shift key, like me, then you may find that you miss the key regularly due to a lack of stabilization. The frustrations associated with these issues make this keyboard a bad fit for me, but if you enjoy the sound and use the left shift key as your primary, it may be perfect for you.

CONTENTS
0:00 Introduction
0:39 Fundamentals
5:03 Unique Features
8:50 Problems / Sound Test
13:57 Who is this for?

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[haggisfarm]

Great review, you mentioned stuff I hadn't heard from other reviewers, thanks!

[docholliday]

This was a great review. I have been thinking of this keyboard, and I'm sure it's great for most. But things like the shift key not having stabs is a big no no in my book. No one else mentioned these things. Thank you for the video.

[SotoAsmr]

Really great review tbh! Ordered mine recently and excited to get it soon🙌

[Heart]

I just got mine in the mail a few days ago and am quite impressed. It is the best keyboard I have worked with so far. I'm glad I didn't have to go through Amazon since I hate supporting Bezos. The Satechi is also a strong competitor.

[NJ-wbcz]

Also a tiny issue is that they don't have a homing tactile bump on the arrows. It's very helpful to quickly shift between then and the home row

[joshcurry]

I actually bought the folio as well and i absolutely love it. I use my tablet for work. I take my tablet and keyboard with me when I’m going to grab a coffee or whatever to answer emails and i love the folio.

[TravisBon]

How do you get it to connect to the usb receiver? I got it from a bargain hunt but no instruction

[nid]

I use both shift keys but mostly left. Fortunately I am using Aloe switches for all alpha keys and shift keys. Rest of them are brown switches. So this shift key issue is solved for me. And honestly I have thought it would have been a lot useful as a software programmer if they could just put insert key instead of that dedicated assistant. I am using that key to lock my screen now 😅

[MatthewTyzack]

I have a theory on the shift key usage that just occurred to me.. think about something you type a lot and almost always capitalise... your name! With a C and a D, letters both on the left side of the keyboard, I bet you're biased to use the right shift key more than someone whose initials were on the right side of the keyboard.

[karmatraining]

I like the MS Natural keyboard layout (I have big hands) - I desperately want to find a mechanical wireless keyboard with an ergonomic "bump" layout and a numeric keypad, but nobody seems to make them :(

[MohammadIkhsan]

Royal Kludge ships with additional switches for you to try as well

[RJ_Eckie]

They made some different design choices for the air 96. I’d be really interested to hear your take on that one! I’m trying to make a choice for a 96% as I use the numpad a lot for design work

[stepahin]

Is it possible to make the backlight non colorful, just white?

[yukun-thomassui]

I just realized that the pronunciation is nv:pi. however, I really enjoy using air75.

[applesforakbar]

Hey Cameron, do you have a top 3 low profile keyboards you'd recommend? I'm trying to decide between this, k3 pro and the logitech mx

[ctx]

K3 pro is better for me, easier cleaning since I am messy, but nuphy has fun colors and deeper sound because keys are sunk in. We have both of these keyboards in the office and they are both absolutely amazing for that they are. Shinethough PBT keycaps is last step to perfection for me.

[yorgohoebeke]

Which low profile keyboard would you recommend? I want something portable too. So I was looking at this one or the air 60, especially with the neat case. But perhaps there are better options out there

[HailToTheMeep]

Either it is my ear or the quieter red switches makes it sound creamier.

[pattic]

I’m trying to choose between this one and the keychron k3 pro. Thoughts?

[KatRollo]

Q: Who is this keyboard for?
A: People who know how to use the L-Shift key. 🤷‍♀