NuPhy vs Keychron
NuPhy and Keychron are cross-shopped constantly. The short version: Keychron is the more affordable of the two (median $75 versus $130); Keychron has the wider lineup here (47 boards tracked versus 15); NuPhy leans more wireless (93% of its boards).
NuPhy
15 boards, $89–$150 (median $130)
- 93% wireless
- 100% hot-swap
- 53% QMK/VIA
- 60% low-profile
Most often built for typing, office, mac users.
Entry: NuPhy Kick75 ($89) · Flagship: NuPhy Gem80 ($150)
Keychron
47 boards, $35–$220 (median $75)
- 51% wireless
- 91% hot-swap
- 72% QMK/VIA
- 23% low-profile
Most often built for office, typing, enthusiast.
Entry: Keychron C3 Pro ($35) · Flagship: Keychron Q1 HE ($220)
Lean NuPhy if
- wireless is a priority.
- you specifically want low-profile boards.
- your main use is mac users.
Lean Keychron if
- you want the lower entry price (from $35).
- you want more layout choice (10 sizes offered).
- your main use is enthusiast.
NuPhy vs Keychron, brand by brand
| NuPhy | Keychron | |
|---|---|---|
| Boards tracked | 15 | 47 |
| Price range | $89–$150 | $35–$220 |
| Median price | $130 | $75 |
| Layouts offered | 5 | 10 |
| Wireless | 93% | 51% |
| Hot-swap | 100% | 91% |
| QMK / VIA | 53% | 72% |
| Low-profile | 60% | 23% |
Percentages are the share of each brand's tracked boards with that feature. A check marks the brand that leads on countable axes (price, breadth, feature coverage); it is not a verdict on which brand is better for you.
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