Keychron K3 (V2) vs NuPhy Air60
The Keychron K3 (V2) and the NuPhy Air60 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Keychron K3 (V2) is the cheaper of the two at $85 versus $100; the Keychron K3 (V2) is a 75% layout and the NuPhy Air60 is a 60%; stock, the Keychron K3 (V2) sounds light clack and the NuPhy Air60 low-profile quiet.
- Lower priceKeychron K3 (V2)$85 versus $100
- More ways to connectNuPhy Air603 connection modes versus 2
- Bigger batteryNuPhy Air602500 mAh versus 1550 mAh
Choose the Keychron K3 (V2) if
- you want to spend less ($85).
Choose the NuPhy Air60 if
- you mainly want it for office.
Keychron K3 (V2) vs NuPhy Air60, spec by spec
| Keychron K3 (V2) | NuPhy Air60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 60% |
| Height | Low profile | Low profile |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wired | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired (stronger spec) |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | ABS shine-through, low-profile | low-profile PBT |
| Case | ABS plastic, aluminum top frame | aluminum frame |
| Mount | Tray | Plate |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 1550 mAh | 2500 mAh (stronger spec) |
| Typical price | $85 (stronger spec) | $100 |
| Sound (stock) | light clack | low-profile quiet |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
21% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron K3 (V2); 35% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the NuPhy Air60.
4% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Keychron K3 (V2); 16% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the NuPhy Air60.
Where to buy the Keychron K3 (V2)
Where to buy the NuPhy Air60
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