NuPhy Air75 V2 vs NuPhy Halo75
The NuPhy Air75 V2 and the NuPhy Halo75 are close alternatives. The main differences: the NuPhy Air75 V2 is the cheaper of the two at $120 versus $129; stock, the NuPhy Air75 V2 sounds crisp, poppy and the NuPhy Halo75 deep, gasket-cushioned thock.
- Lower priceNuPhy Air75 V2$120 versus $129
- Easier to modNuPhy Air75 V2hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
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Choose the NuPhy Air75 V2 if
- you mainly want it for mac users.
- you want to spend less ($120).
- you prefer a low-profile board.
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Choose the NuPhy Halo75 if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you mainly want it for office.
NuPhy Air75 V2 vs NuPhy Halo75, spec by spec
| NuPhy Air75 V2 | NuPhy Halo75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 75% |
| Height | Low profile | Standard |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT dye-sub, nSA profile | PBT dye-sublimated |
| Case | aluminum top, ABS bottom | plastic |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes (stronger spec) | No |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $120 (stronger spec) | $129 |
| Sound (stock) | crisp, poppy | deep, gasket-cushioned thock |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
47% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the NuPhy Air75 V2; 50% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the NuPhy Halo75.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the NuPhy Air75 V2; 34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the NuPhy Halo75.
Where to buy the NuPhy Air75 V2
Where to buy the NuPhy Halo75
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