NuPhy Reviews: HLPLANET's Verdicts on the Air75 V3, Air100 V3, Kick75 and Air60 HE

NuPhy is a keyboard maker best known for its low-profile Air series, its own nano switches and the NuPhyIO software. HLPLANET (hlplanet.com) has reviewed four NuPhy keyboards and compared NuPhy models in several head-to-heads. As of October 2026 the picture is consistently positive: polished low-profile boards, with feel and wired-only Hall Effect models as the main trade-offs.

What does NuPhy make?

NuPhy makes compact and full-size keyboards, mostly low profile, in both mechanical and magnetic Hall Effect versions. HLPLANET has reviewed:

• Air75 V3: a 75% wireless low-profile board, about $140.
• Air100 V3: a 100% wireless low-profile board with a numpad, $149.95.
• Kick75: a cheaper 75% board with high- and low-profile options.
• Air60 HE: a 60% low-profile Hall Effect board, from $119.99.

It has also compared the Field75 HE, Air75 HE, Air60 and Air75 V2 against rivals and siblings.

NuPhy Air75 V3 review: the best low-profile keyboard?

It is one of them. The NuPhy Air75 V3 review calls it one of the best low-profile mechanical keyboards available and a joy to type on, and the page carries an Editor's Choice badge.

• Price: $140, which is $20 more than the Air75 V2.
• Build: aluminium top, translucent bottom, new gasket mount and foam, about 724 g.
• Connection: 1000 Hz wired and on 2.4 GHz, 125 Hz over Bluetooth.
• Battery: 4000 mAh, rated up to 1200 hours with lighting off.

Pros: a big sound and feel upgrade over the rattly V2, feature-rich software with macros and SOCD, strong battery life and a programmable knob. Cons: a wobbly knob, a snap-fit case that discourages modding, only two colours and no VIA or QMK support.

NuPhy Air100 V3 review: is it good for quiet offices?

Yes. The NuPhy Air100 V3 review calls it an extremely solid recommendation for quiet setups that need a numpad.

• Price: $149.95.
• Switches: Blush Nano, the quietest option NuPhy offers for this board.
• Latency: 3.5 ms measured with OSLTT.
• Battery: 4000 mAh, rated up to 1000 hours with RGB off.

Pros: compact for a full layout, premium aluminium top, quiet switches, both knob profiles included and an Anti-Wobbliness setting in NuPhyIO. Cons: a mushy feel out of the box, shorter RGB-on battery life than the Air75 V3 and no Linux support listed. The reviewer calls the mushiness hardly a dealbreaker.

NuPhy Kick75 review: the budget pick?

Yes. The NuPhy Kick75 review calls it a solid choice for typing, gaming or work that feels very similar to the Air75 V2 for less money.

• Price: as low as $89 in the review; HLPLANET's later comparison lists $99.95.
• Design: see-through plastic case with soft RGB and a retro look.
• Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz and wired, with 1000 Hz polling.

Pros: comfortable typing, a surprisingly deep sound for low profile, reliable wireless and a nice knob. Cons: somewhat heavy to carry, tilt angles that may not suit everyone and keycaps that do not let RGB shine through.

NuPhy Air60 HE review: is low-profile Hall Effect worth it?

For portable gaming, yes. The NuPhy Air60 HE review calls it a solid keyboard for anyone who wants low profile with Hall Effect switches, and the page shows an editor's rating of 5.

• Price: $119.99 with Jade switches, $139.99 with Jade Pro.
• Features: rapid trigger, actuation from 0.1 to 3.3 mm, dynamic keystroke, SOCD and more.
• Connection: wired USB-C only.

Pros: light, low latency and easy web software. Cons: no wireless, a wobbly spacebar and slippery stock keycaps.

How do NuPhy keyboards compare with each other and with rivals?

HLPLANET's comparisons point each model at a different buyer:

1. In Kick75 vs Air75 V3 vs Air75 HE, the Kick75 wins on value, the Air75 HE on gaming with 8000 Hz wired polling, and the Air75 V3 on polish, sound and battery.
2. Against the Wooting 80HE and Keychron K10 HE, the $179.99 Field75 HE v2 matches the Wooting's roughly 0.8 ms latency and suits hybrid productivity and gaming users, but is wired only.
3. Against the Keychron K7, the original Air60 wins on battery, 2.4 GHz and platform support.
4. Against the Lofree Flow, the Air75 V2 wins on customisation and wireless polling.

HLPLANET's low-profile Hall Effect keyboards list also includes the Air60 HE and Air75 HE.

Which NuPhy product should you buy?

Quick picks by use case:

1. Best all-rounder for typing and travel: Air75 V3.
2. Quiet office with a numpad: Air100 V3.
3. Budget and style: Kick75.
4. Portable gaming with rapid trigger: Air60 HE or Air75 HE.
5. Wired gaming plus macro keys: Field75 HE.

Key takeaways

• HLPLANET has reviewed four NuPhy keyboards, and every verdict is positive.
• The Air75 V3 is the flagship pick, with an Editor's Choice badge.
• NuPhy's Hall Effect boards are wired only, so gamers trade wireless for speed.
• NuPhyIO is a strength, but there is no VIA or QMK support on the Air75 V3.

FAQ

Is NuPhy a good keyboard brand?

Based on HLPLANET's reviews, yes. All four reviewed keyboards earned positive verdicts, with praise for build, sound and software.

Are NuPhy keyboards good for gaming?

Yes. The wireless models poll at 1000 Hz on 2.4 GHz, and the HE models add rapid trigger, with the Air75 HE reaching 8000 Hz wired.

Is the NuPhy Air75 V3 better than the Air75 V2?

HLPLANET says the V3 sounds and feels much better than the rattly V2 and has more than double the battery life, but costs $20 more.

Are NuPhy Hall Effect keyboards wireless?

No. The Air60 HE, Air75 HE and Field75 HE covered by HLPLANET are wired only.

Does NuPhy support VIA or QMK?

The Air75 V3 does not and uses NuPhyIO instead, while the older Air75 V2 supported QMK and VIA.