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NuPhy Air75 V2
Low-profile aluminum-top wireless 75% with hot-swap. The rare slim board that types like a real custom.
Quick Answer
- Is the NuPhy Air75 V2 worth buying in 2026?
Six tech-media reviews — Tom's Hardware, Tom's Guide, How-To Geek, MakeUseOf, AppleInsider, SemiPro Tech+Gear — converge on the same picture: the Air75 V2 has the best battery, lightest weight, and most travel-friendly form factor in the low-profile wireless category, with real macOS Bluetooth bugs and a vendor whose customer support reputation is deteriorating. Better than the V1 in every meaningful way except long-term reliability.
+Pros
- Battery is class-leading: NuPhy claims 220 hours RGB-off; Tom's Guide hit 65% remaining after 3 weeks of continuous use with RGB on
- 1000 Hz polling rate via 2.4 GHz dongle (V1 was lower) — actually viable for gaming
- Permanently-attached tilt feet (V1's magnetic feet popped off mid-slide)
- Light enough (1.51 lbs) to actually pack — AppleInsider's portability case is real
- Pre-lubed switches and stabs ship sounding cleaner than most competitors
−Cons
- macOS Bluetooth has freezing bugs — Tom's Guide explicitly flags this in their verdict
- Bluetooth-channel switching is 'fiddly' (Tom's Guide) and disconnects-on-wake are common
- Brand reliability flag: high-upvote r/MechanicalKeyboards thread documents Air75 V1 batteries swelling at 2-3 years and a separate thread on poor warranty support
- RGB is understated — if you want a colorful board, look elsewhere
- VIA macro recording is 'very limited' (Tom's Hardware) — software ergonomics lag the hardware
In-depth Review
NuPhy Air75 V2 Review — The Low-Profile Wireless That Tom's Guide Called 'Lovable but Buggy'
Specifications
| layout | 75% |
| switchType | linear |
| switchBrand | NuPhy Cowberry (low-profile) |
| hotswap | true |
| mountStyle | tray |
| caseMaterial | aluminum |
| connection | USB-C / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth |
| wireless | true |
| rgb | per-key |
| keycapProfile | low-profile |
| keycapMaterial | PBT |
| programmable | VIA |
| soundProfile | poppy |
Why This Product
Low-profile aluminum-top wireless 75% with hot-swap. The rare slim board that types like a real custom.
Key Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| layout | 75% |
| switchType | linear |
| switchBrand | NuPhy Cowberry (low-profile) |
| hotswap | True |
| mountStyle | tray |
| caseMaterial | aluminum |
| connection | USB-C / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth |
| wireless | True |
| rgb | per-key |
| keycapProfile | low-profile |
| keycapMaterial | PBT |
| programmable | VIA |
| soundProfile | poppy |
Who It's For
This product fits builders and typists who prioritize the strengths above. Verify the specs match your build goals and budget before buying — and check community sentiment below for long-term reliability signals.
Last updated: May 3, 2026 · By Ethan Park
