NuPhy Gem80
NuPhy · TKL · standard height
The NuPhy Gem80 is NuPhy's first custom-style TKL, a CNC aluminum tri-mode board sold from $149.95 as a barebone kit with an omni-mount system (gasket, top, or bottom) and QMK/VIA wireless firmware.
Best for: enthusiast, typing, programming.
NuPhy Gem80 specs
| Layout | TKL |
|---|---|
| Height | Standard |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes |
| Stock switches | n/a |
| Keycaps | n/a |
| Case | CNC 6063 aluminum |
| Mount | gasket |
| Backlight | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes |
| Battery | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $150 |
| Sound (stock) | deep, thocky |
| Released | 2023 |
Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers rather than guesses.
Where to buy
- NuPhy , around $150
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Alternatives to the NuPhy Gem80
Monsgeek M3 TKL · $129 The Monsgeek M3 is a wired CNC aluminum TKL barebone kit with a gasket mount, south-facing per-key RGB, and QMK/VIA firmware, sold without switches or keycaps for custom builds. Keychron Q3 TKL · $90 The Keychron Q3 is a wired tenkeyless full-aluminum double-gasket QMK/VIA custom keyboard, fully hot-swappable with screw-in stabilizers and an optional knob.
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