NuPhy Gem80

NuPhy · TKL · standard height

NuPhy Gem80 mechanical keyboard
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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

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Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

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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. Compare: NuPhy Gem80 vs MonsGeek M3
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. Compare: NuPhy Gem80 vs Keychron Q3

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