IQUNIX F96 vs NuPhy Air96 V2
The IQUNIX F96 and the NuPhy Air96 V2 are close alternatives. The main differences: the NuPhy Air96 V2 is the cheaper of the two at $130 versus $169; the NuPhy Air96 V2 is hot-swap while the IQUNIX F96 is soldered; stock, the IQUNIX F96 sounds deep and rounded and the NuPhy Air96 V2 crisp, poppy.
- Lower priceNuPhy Air96 V2$130 versus $169
- Easier to modNuPhy Air96 V2hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
- More ways to connectNuPhy Air96 V23 connection modes versus 2
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Choose the IQUNIX F96 if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
Choose the NuPhy Air96 V2 if
- you mainly want it for mac users.
- you want to spend less ($130).
- you want to swap switches without soldering.
- you prefer a low-profile board.
IQUNIX F96 vs NuPhy Air96 V2, spec by spec
| IQUNIX F96 | NuPhy Air96 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 96% | 96% |
| Height | Standard | Low profile |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired (stronger spec) |
| Hot-swap | No | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Keycaps | dye-sub PBT, KAT profile | PBT dye-sub, nSA profile |
| Case | aluminum | aluminum top, ABS bottom |
| Mount | n/a | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $169 | $130 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | deep and rounded | crisp, poppy |
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
68% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the IQUNIX F96; 52% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the NuPhy Air96 V2.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the IQUNIX F96; 34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the NuPhy Air96 V2.
Where to buy the IQUNIX F96
Where to buy the NuPhy Air96 V2
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