Are these the BEST low-profile mechanical keyboards?

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In this video, we compare three popular low-profile mechanical keyboards: the Keychron K3 Pro, the Nuphy Air 75, and the Logitech MX Mechanical Mini. We discuss the similarities and differences between these keyboards, their unique features, and which type of personality each keyboard might work best with. And of course there's plenty of ASMR typing tests with the blue, brown, quiet, and wisteria switches on offer from each brand. Join us as we explore the world of mechanical keyboards and help you find the perfect one for you!

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0:00 : Intro & Similarities
1:52 : Nuphy Air 75
5:37 : Keychron K3 Pro
8:55 : Logitech MX Mechanical Mini for Mac
12:14 : Conclusion

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Sorry about the ‘Trump hands’ at 0:05. Don’t know what came over me.

ThatMarkGilroy
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I have the Keychron K3 V2, but after using it for 2 months, I switched to the NuPhy Air75 V2. My main issue with the Keychron was the frequent typos I made. I tried both the brown and banana switches; the banana switch slightly improved my typing, as I made fewer typos. However, after trying the Air75 with Wisteria switches, I experienced a significant improvement in both sound and typing experience. The Wisteria switches are somewhat similar to the brown switches, but they offer better sound and more stability. Additionally, the Air75 V2 features QMK/VIA compatibility and superior keycaps, lending it a premium feel. It's a solid, rock-solid product.

BudaSuyasa
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Nice video! The sound tests confirmed to me again that the logitech wasn't the option I wanted to go with. I had already done some research on low profile mechanical keyboards before seeing this and had almost gone with a Keychron K3 (non-pro) with the Keychron Optical Mint switches because I liked the idea of a low-profile, early bump tactile switch. I've used multiple different Lenovo thinkpad laptops regularly and think that their keyboards are very "poppy" (I know the apple magic keyboard feels similar to this too) which I was hopeful the mint switches would feel similar, but with the advantages of a true mechanical switch.

I ultimately decided to go with a NuPhy Air75 V2 with their tactile Wisteria switches (but I also got the brown 2.0 switches to compare to, since it was like $15 extra). Those switches are still tactile, and the operating force listed on their website is 55+/-15gf but the end force is 50+/-5gf and they have a 2 stage spring. I think this will accomplish the same early bump "poppy" tactile feel I'm looking for, but I'll get to compare it head to head with the brown 2.0 switches too. The goal for this keyboard ultimately is office work, so I didn't want a "clicky" switch annoying my coworkers.

shuper_j
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Logitech MX Mechanical Mini can't be used via USB cable, you can only charge it, which is baffling. I also hate the fact that in EU you can only buy the ISO layout, can't even order them from the US, because sellers will refuse to send ANSI versions to EU. Well done Logitech

kastatd
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I was sitting memorising Chinese characters, with YouTube talking to itself in the background. This video made me raise my head and watch...

gnostie
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I might have to stop watching these AWSOME videos. They cost me a fortune! 😂 I simply have to buy a nuphy 😂 those colours! ❤

emmacoller
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Really good, tks. Write from keychron k3 pro, i love it.
I planning to buy the Nuphy air 75, two solid rocks, very well

JJHaz
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I almost closed at "the blue keys sounds on"...

Woot-Zee
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Nice video, I’ve got the k3 v2, but tempted by the logi mx mini, that battery life is pretty impressive!

RespawnRoss
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The Keychron K3 non-pro with the low profile optical Gateron switches is the most interesting keyboard I own. I MAY have a bit of a problem since I actually now own two different versions of the K3, a heavily modded Q1, a random vintage Cherry Model M clone I still had and some McLogitech overpriced thing. The Keychron K3v2 non pro is the most interesting one I own. If you put the lightest linear optical switches on that you get the twitchiest of keyboards. No metal contact and only the resistance of light between you and actuation. That keyboard screams for low profile optical white Gateron switches.

bjorn-falkoandreas
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Nuphy seems great, but I've heard of typical wireless issues. What's annoying is Logi seem to excel in battery life and wireless connectivity (I use an MX Keys Mini but things are similar there) but suck at the actual typing. The Nuphy excels at typing and seems to suck at the other parts.

Getting the perfect low profile keyboard is a hassle. Options open up a lot if you stick with wired... but I don't wanna.

Tephnos
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Lovely video Mark! Thanks for sharing!

Murdock
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Nuphy lubbed is other level and of course my favorite.

alter.i
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On a Mac or PC, the Logitech used in combination with the Logi Options+ software to customize it works perfectly well. I agree the feel is a little softer and mushier but I type about the same speed regardless of keyboard. I got the Mac version which doesn't have the blue switch options, so I'm stuck with browns. It's totally fine with me. I should have gotten the regular version, not the Mac version, and the blue switches, but the Mac version has dedicated opt/cmd key labels and I like that. The Logitech wakes up fast and has long battery life, which are very big pluses in my book.

The problem though is that my second computer is Linux, and Logi Options+ doesn't run on Linux. The Logitech Pg Up / Pg Dn / Home / End placements are the reverse of the other keyboards. On the Mac I can run Logi Options+ and reverse the key placements. I suppose there is some other key remapping software that I can use on Linux, but I'd rather have QMK/VIA support where I can flash the settings back to the keyboard itself, rather than having it be software only. That way if I move the keyboard to another computer the key caps will match what it actually does. Logitech doesn't have QMK/VIA support. Sigh.

So what to do on Linux? That brings me to Nuphy, Keychron, and Lofree. Lofree doesn't suport QMK/VIA either, so I ruled that one out.

I bought the Nuphy Air75 V2 and I love it but I've found it to be just too buggy. It gets missed keys, duplicate keys, and forever repeat keys too often for me. Sadly, I'm planning on returning it for that reason. Heartbroken.

Which makes Keychron my last hope. I bought a K1 Pro, not the K3 Pro. If I had my druthers, I'd rather have a TKL like the K1 rather than the 75% like the others, which aren't available in the other brands. But Keychron makes a TKL, so I got the K1.

The keyboard arrived yesterday. Like an 8 year old at 5:30am on Christmas day, I greeted the Amazon driver with jubilee and promptly ripped open the box to begin using this masterpiece of engineering perfection. To my dismay, it was DOA. Would not power on at all. I tried everything. Nothing worked. Returning that one and hoping the replacement one which should arrive tomorrow does not suffer the same fate.

If that doesn't work, well, I don't know what to do. Go back to Logitech I guess, or maybe try to Lofree even without the QMK/VIA support.

kdietz
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Don't buy the Logi MX Mechanical! I just bought a full size version and when I brought it home it did not sit level on my desk. The top right corner was not touching the desk causing it to rock back and forth like that one table at a casual dining restaurant. Exchanged it for a different one the same day and that one was EVEN WORSE. Did some googling and found out that this was a fairly common problem with both the full size and mini MX Mechanical. I am currently without a keyboard since my old one broke and am almost certainly buying a Keychron.

whithull
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9:03 what are you talking about? Logitech has been making mechanical keyboards for years now. Their first mechanical keyboard came out in 2012.

NinjaSushi
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Lofree lite is a new best friend, but it look cheap, also still no qmk/via support for the lofree

trungtechandtoys
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I think the best LP Mechanical Keyboard is the Vissles lp85. It looks cleaner and thinner than all 3 keyboard in this video IMO, sadly it so hard to get the keyboard compared to the 3 keyboards in the video. Maybe you should try to get the Vissles LP85 and reviewed it.

vincentiusmahendra
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Awesome video! I’d like to have the NuPhy, but because I need a German ISO layout I can only decide between the K3 Pro and the MX Mechanical Mini.

Although I know that the Keychron basically is more of a real mechanical keyboard (because it’s hot swappable e.g.) I tend towards the Mechanical Mini. I’m about to get a MX Master 3s and then I have a beautiful combination. I typed on the Logitech in a store and quite liked it.

I’m wondering if I should order both the Logitech and the Keychron for comparison but actually I already decided for the MX Mechanical.

lukasburkel
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Super video, thanks Mark. Looking to move over to my first mechanical as I build up a home set up. I would be all over the Nuphy, it's stunning. As a Brit, I use the £ a lot though and it looks like they aren't making an ISO version. Do you use ISO or ANSI mainly? If ANSI, how do you get by? Thanks!

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