IQUNIX Magi96 vs NuPhy Air96 V2
The IQUNIX Magi96 and the NuPhy Air96 V2 are close alternatives. The main differences: the NuPhy Air96 V2 is the cheaper of the two at $130 versus $159; stock, the IQUNIX Magi96 sounds soft, cushioned low-profile and the NuPhy Air96 V2 crisp, poppy.
- Lower priceNuPhy Air96 V2$130 versus $159
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Choose the IQUNIX Magi96 if
- you mainly want it for programming.
Choose the NuPhy Air96 V2 if
- you mainly want it for mac users.
- you want to spend less ($130).
IQUNIX Magi96 vs NuPhy Air96 V2, spec by spec
| IQUNIX Magi96 | NuPhy Air96 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 96% | 96% |
| Height | Low profile | Low profile |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | high-purity PBT, anti-oil coating | PBT dye-sub, nSA profile |
| Case | aluminum | aluminum top, ABS bottom |
| Mount | Gasket (Le-Tray mount, 4 PCB support arms with silicone rings) | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $159 | $130 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | soft, cushioned low-profile | crisp, poppy |
| Released | 2025 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
64% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the IQUNIX Magi96; 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 Magi96; 34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the NuPhy Air96 V2.
Where to buy the IQUNIX Magi96
Where to buy the NuPhy Air96 V2
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