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NuPhy AIR75 HE Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£120Layout size:75%Connection type:USBSwitch type:hall effectPolling rate:8000 Hz

NuPhy AIR75 HE Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

8.1

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the keyboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best keyboards on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

80%

7.9

Technical score

20%

8.6

User score

★Better than 98% of keyboards
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

34%

6.5

Connectivity & Power

28%

9.4

Switches

20%

9.3

Materials

12%

6.5

Features

6%

7.5

Design

★Better than 96% of keyboards
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

7.9

Number of reviews

Based on 632 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 76% of keyboards
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Technical Specifications of keyboard NuPhy AIR75 HE

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components:

34%

6.5

Connectivity & Power

28%

9.4

Switches

20%

9.3

Materials

12%

6.5

Features

6%

7.5

Design

7.9
User score
User score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

7.9

Number of reviews

Based on 632 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
7.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you prefer a keyboard that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 72% of models
Popularity:
NuPhy AIR75 HE has a popularity score of 7.9 points, which is higher than that of 72% of products in this category.
7.9
Value for money
Value for money
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the keyboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a keyboard that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components:

60%

8.1

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

8.6
Switch type
hall effect
Switch feel
linear
Switch name
?
Actuation force
37 g
Min actuation distance
0.1 mm
Min actuation distance
0.1 mm
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 0.1 mm, which is shorter than 82.2% of keyboards and equal to 14.2% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
75%
Layout standard
ANSI
N. of keys
84
N. of keys
84
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 84 keys, which is fewer than 55.7% of keyboards and equal to 6.1% of keyboards.
Profile
low-profile
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Connection type
USB
Connection type
USB
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This keyboard offers USB connectivity, which is less versatile than 57.6% of keyboards and equal to 42.5% of keyboards.
Multi-device pairing
N/A
Bluetooth version
N/A
Mac compatibility
yes
Mac compatibility
yes
â–² Better than 58% of models
This keyboard is Mac compatible. 58% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
Battery life
N/A
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RGB lighting
yes
RGB lighting
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This keyboard has RGB lighting. 12.4% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
?
RGB zones
84
RGB zones
84
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 84 RGB zones, which is more than 51.7% of keyboards and equal to 6.4% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
?
Backlight direction
south-facing
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Case material
plastic
Plate material
aluminum
Keycap material
?
Keycap profile
nSA
Legend method
double-shot
Legend method
double-shot
â–² Better than 25% of models
This keyboard uses double-shot legends, which are more durable than 25.1% of keyboards and equal to 74.9% of keyboards.
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NuPhy AIR75 HE vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • 0.7 mm shorter key travel
    Total travel distance
    3.3 mm
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <3.2 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has 3.3 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.
    3.3 mm vs 4 mm
  • 1.6 mm shorter actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    0.1 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (0.1 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    0.1 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 8x higher polling rate
    Polling rate
    8,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <1k Hz – >8k Hz
    This keyboard has a higher polling rate than the average keyboard (8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz). The average keyboard has a polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • Rapid trigger support
    Rapid trigger
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This keyboard supports rapid trigger, the average keyboard does not. 18.6% of keyboards support rapid trigger.
  • Analog input support
    Analog input
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This keyboard supports analog input, the average keyboard does not. 9.5% of keyboards support analog input.
  • Adjustable actuation
    Adjustable actuation
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This keyboard supports adjustable actuation, the average keyboard does not. 21.9% of keyboards offer adjustable actuation.
  • Works with Mac
    Mac compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • Dual actuation support
    Dual actuation
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This keyboard supports dual actuation, the average keyboard does not. 18.1% of keyboards support dual actuation.
  • 9.8% better value for money
    NuPhy AIR75 HE has better value for money than the average keyboard (8.6 vs 7.8).
    8.6 vs 7.84
  • 7.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    NuPhy AIR75 HE
    the average keyboard
    NuPhy AIR75 HE has a higher user score than the average keyboard (8.60 vs 8.000).
    8.6 vs 8
  • 28.2% lower weight
    Weight
    702 g
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <605 g – >1.6k g
    This keyboard weighs less than the average keyboard (702 g vs 978 g). The average keyboard weighs 978 g.
    702 g vs 978 g
  • 2 ° lower typing angle
    Typing angle
    3 °
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <3 ° – >7 °
    This keyboard has a lower typing angle than the average keyboard (3 ° vs 5 °). The average keyboard has a typing angle of 5 °.
    3 ° vs 5 °
  • 19.85 mm lower keyboard height
    Height
    18.4 mm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <24.1 mm – >44 mm
    This keyboard is lower than the average keyboard (18.4 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    18.4 mm vs 38.25 mm
  • 39.9 mm narrower width
    Width
    316.4 mm
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >442 mm
    This keyboard is narrower than the average keyboard (316.4 mm vs 356.3 mm). The average keyboard width is 356.3 mm.
    316.4 mm vs 356.3 mm
  • Works with Mac
    Mac compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This keyboard is Mac compatible, the average keyboard is not. 42.3% of keyboards are Mac compatible.
  • 0.7 mm shorter key travel
    Total travel distance
    3.3 mm
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <3.2 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has 3.3 mm of total travel, while the average keyboard has 4 mm.
    3.3 mm vs 4 mm
  • 1.6 mm shorter actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    0.1 mm
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (0.1 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    0.1 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 8x higher polling rate
    Polling rate
    8,000 Hz
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <1k Hz – >8k Hz
    This keyboard has a higher polling rate than the average keyboard (8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz). The average keyboard has a polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • Rapid trigger support
    Rapid trigger
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This keyboard supports rapid trigger, the average keyboard does not. 18.6% of keyboards support rapid trigger.
  • Analog input support
    Analog input
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This keyboard supports analog input, the average keyboard does not. 9.5% of keyboards support analog input.
  • Adjustable actuation
    Adjustable actuation
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This keyboard supports adjustable actuation, the average keyboard does not. 21.9% of keyboards offer adjustable actuation.
  • Dual actuation support
    Dual actuation
    yes
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    This keyboard supports dual actuation, the average keyboard does not. 18.1% of keyboards support dual actuation.
  • Less versatile connectivity
    Connection type
    USB
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • 1.3 mm longer actuation distance
    Max actuation distance
    3.3 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <1.6 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (3.3 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    3.3 mm vs 2 mm
  • 3 fewer keys
    N. of keys
    84
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has fewer keys than the average keyboard (84 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    84 vs 87
  • 3 fewer keys
    N. of keys
    84
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <64 – >108
    This keyboard has fewer keys than the average keyboard (84 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    84 vs 87
  • Less versatile connectivity
    Connection type
    USB
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • 1.3 mm longer actuation distance
    Max actuation distance
    3.3 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <1.6 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (3.3 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    3.3 mm vs 2 mm

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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hlplanet.com
06/07/2025
Summary of the review
Nuphy's low profile: Kick75 vs Air75 v3 vs Air75 HE
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rtings.com
02/06/2025
Summary of the review
NuPhy Air75 V2 vs NuPhy Air75 HE Comparison
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damiancooper.medium.com
09/12/2024
Summary of the review
NuPhy Air75HE review— The Magnetic Keyboard That Finally Gets It Right

Third-party reviews

Based on 632 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →

What we like about NuPhy AIR75 HE

  • Exceptional gaming performance with a maximum 8000Hz polling and scanning rate for ultra-low latency.
  • Highly customizable Hall Effect switches allow for precise 0.01mm adjustable actuation and Rapid Trigger settings.
  • Excellent build quality featuring a robust aluminum top frame and solid overall construction.
  • Comfortable low-profile design that is suitable for long typing or gaming sessions without a wrist rest.
  • Powerful web-based software (NuPhyIO) for in-depth customization of keys, macros, and advanced analog features like SOCD.
  • Hot-swappable PCB specifically designed for Gateron low-profile magnetic switches (e.g., Magnetic Jade/Jade Pro Mini).

What we don't like about NuPhy AIR75 HE

  • Wired-only connectivity, which may be a dealbreaker for users seeking a clean, wireless desk setup.
  • Stock keycaps lack shine-through legends, making it difficult to read keys in dark environments.
  • No dedicated media keys or volume knob, unlike some other 75% layout competitors.
  • Lacks advanced sound-dampening features like gasket mounts or the 'Ghost Bar' found in some other NuPhy models.
  • The 75% non-exploded layout can feel a bit cramped for users transitioning from full-sized keyboards.
  • Software small nitpick: some users reported settings (like actuation distance) occasionally resetting to default when customizing other keys.

Verdict

The NuPhy Air75 HE is a premium, wired-only 75% low-profile gaming keyboard featuring Gateron magnetic Jade switches with hot-swap capability, designed to deliver ultra-low latency through an 8000Hz polling rate and 0.01mm Rapid Trigger sensitivity. It features a durable aluminum top case, south-facing RGB, and advanced customization via NuPhyIO web software, allowing for adjustable actuation (0.1–3.3mm), SOCD, and dual-action key mapping. Main pros include exceptional responsiveness for fast-paced gaming, a slim, portable design, and solid build quality, while key cons include its lack of wireless connectivity, high cost, and keycaps that do not allow RGB light to shine through the legends.

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