NuPhy Air75 V2: What Real Users Say About the RF Problem

+1 for the silent switches. Especially since this is more of an 'Office' keyboard than a gaming keyboard. Also recently received the Nuphy Airv2 and agree that the switches feel great. Only additional thing I would add is if the keyboard had a small place for us to place the 2.4Ghz dongle.

To use VIA you have to download the .json file from the nuphy website. Just go to the support section and you'll find it.

I do have the issues you talk about. Unresponsive keystrokes and stuck keys that repeat 10 times over the Wi-Fi dongle. Bluetooth is ok, wired is ok. Issues with the Wi-Fi dongle increased with the updated firmwares of QMK and dongle.

You could buy a customizable numpad while using it in your station, then take the keyboard for on the go. PS: NuPhy should definitely make a numpad, people with this setup will dig it and won't search for numpads elsewhere.

The better choice will be dependent on your wants. Do you want a numpad? (Air96). Do you want it to be more portable? (Air75v2). Do you want proprietary keybinding customization (Air96), or more universal and better supported (Air75v2)? Do you want to order the NuFolio with it? (Air75v2). Do you want a black option? (Air75v2).

After 4 years of using a keyboard without a numpad and then getting the air96 I'll never go without one again. Even if you only use it a little bit I'd say it's worth it. It's also not much bigger than the 75.

I couldn't remap keys unless it's in wired mode.

Since NuPhy doesn't have an ISO layout, even if you find those particular keycaps somehow, you'll have an ANSI layout keyboard nonetheless and that leads to some problems because ANSI layout has one key less than ISO layout. It's not completely unusable but requires a learning period.

Do you need a numpad? Yes = Air96. No = Air75. Air75v2 is also QMK supported, but Air96 isn't. Usually most people go for the basic layout they need, keymap customization comes later if at all.

I also think it is a rather disappointing problem, my old mx keys works from the other side of the room. I had huge problems with disconnections with my air75v2, repeating keys, not recognising key presses etc. Both wireless and Bluetooth. And that's not 2 metres away from the desk but 30ish cm away. My wireless problem was resolved when I flashed new RF firmware. No connection problems since. However, Bluetooth is still a bit wobbly.

According the lighting per key. I was massively disappointed to learn that that's not possible. Also I would have liked to see in what fn-layer I am currently in at least. But it seems, it is more of a VIA limitation.

Mine with wisteria, too. Mainly using it at home office for coding. I think this is the best board I ever had typed on. The accuracy is top notch. The feel is fantastic.

Have it with the cowberries, I don't find it that loud at all. If you compare it to the attached keyboard on a Macbook, then yes but by a minuscule amount because all you hear while typing on a mac is soft thuds. IMO nothing an officemate will complain about though.

It's definitely louder than a Mac but it does sound very nice. I was using a Microsoft Surface keyboard for Windows which I found very quiet and similar to a Mac keyboard. My nuphy is a bit louder but feels better and sounds better.

My Air 75 V2 is horrendous over RF. Since bought there was the lost input after waking up issue. With the latest FW updates that issue remains, but even more horrible ones appeared. Missed input in the middle of typing, disconnections, sometimes gets so bugged that it requires a reset or repairing. I program! I can't have my keyboard sending random keypresses at random times!

I have had no issues with the Air75 V2 I bought, I believe, 11 months ago. Using Bluetooth directly with my old-ass iMac.

Regarding that 'cowberries on the v1 sound nothing like the one on the v2' — I can confirm exactly the same for Wisteria: v1 sounds more pleasant with them compared to original Browns, but they sound SO much more pleasant on v2! And new keycaps feel 'thicker' and 'thockier', so to say.

I gave up using 2.4 GHz dongle. I have usb ports: one is heading to me the other is heading against me. When I plug it in the port heading to me, the performance is way better. But proximity still matters. My keyboard must be close to the dongle less than 10 cm.

I've had this keyboard for a couple of months now (run it on Mac) and I love it. I use Better Touch Tool to map the keys, create shortcuts, etc. Works a charm.

Air V2, using Bluetooth, no firmware upgrade, no issues at all.

My air60 is solid over Bluetooth, but the 2.4ghz receiver is ATROCIOUS. Sitting 4 feet away from it and it misses inputs and whatnot. Otherwise I like this keyboard.

I had these problems with one I bought about a month ago. I solved it by updating to one of the well known custom firmwares out there. After the update I haven't had any issues.

My Air 96 V2 working flawlessly with custom firmware.

If you're into shine through, the all white shine through ones are lovely. The full white set has slightly bolder and more shine through than the 1990 set. Also, the latter are a couple mm taller.

Switches and keycaps come with the board. There are no German keycaps included. You may be able to find them elsewhere; from looking, Keychron have ISO-DE keycaps.

Get the Air96, I use one with Brown switches at work and it's amazing. The low profile makes it much better and easier to type with than a full height keyboard like the Halo96, especially for long periods of time. I later got the Air75 V2 with Wisteria switches and they are better than the already amazing Brown switches. I'm considering buying more Wisteria switches to replace the Browns in my Air96 simply because of how good and quiet they are.

Connectivity issues are wild, I've had tons of issues with my air60 v2. Constant disconnections with the USB adapter at a 1' range, similar issues with BT connection if I can even get my PC to recognize it. While I love the feel of the keyboard, the wireless function has surprisingly bad performance. I don't like cables and clutter, but this 'wireless' keyboard only works consistently when cabled.

I have some complaints for sure about the Air75 v2, after owning several keyboards including a number of low-profile models. Especially the dim backlighting. So far, however, the build quality seems pretty good. However, I've tried many other brands/models, and with the NuPhy I don't have eye problems due to the LED backlighting PWM frequency (a.k.a., 'flicker' which a percentage of people are sensitive to). So at least in that aspect I was happy.

Update: I feel like I have to mention this. The wireless connectivity via the dongle is ROCK solid. It's better than my gaming mouse's that's main value proposition is quick/reliable response times.

I would respectfully disagree with the connectivity reliability. It is an utter hell the moment you move 2m away from the board. BT is totally useless and 2.4 keeps on dropping mid sentence like crazy. None of RF firmwares have fixed that. Also don't get why a north facing RGB keyboard does not come shipped with translucent key caps out of the box and one needs to buy them extra. The whole purpose of the RGB is to provide illumination.

The Air75 V2 is a QMK/VIA-compatible keyboard, which means you can remap the keys and the remapping persists on the keyboard (i.e. will work with other computers you plug it into). You can also remap the keys without installing software by using the web-based application at https://usevia.app/.

I just got mine last week. The connection via bluetooth is a bit unstable at times. Key strokes randomly don't register occasionally. It's not often, but still kind of annoying.

On the v2, the sounds really sound like they're coming from one spot, whereas on the v1, they sound like they're being echoed through the entire keyboard, almost analogous to a room with no furniture vs one with furniture.

You can use almost all keycaps, even if they're taller like OEM or Cherry. The upside is that your typing will be faster and more accurate. The downside is that the sound will be a bit more 'clacky' versus low profile models.

There were connection issues with both bluetooth and the included dongle, but these have been solved with the latest firmware released for Mac this month. Very pleased with the keyboard ever since.

I think v1 to v2 are the same dimension wise if that might help find stuff. There are some pictures online, mostly from YouTube review thumbnails. Also the forehead ended up being one of the reasons I went with the 60 ultimately.

My Air 96 v2 has not had a single issue since I received it in January!

I fixed the RF issue by updating the board firmware, RF firmware and dongle. Then after a factory restore and a re-pairing with the dongle it fixed everything.

I had a feeling that connectivity would be one of its issues. This new wave of keyboard companies don't have the long term pedigree of companies like Logitech, as they will test for situations like distance etc. Rather have consistency than a pretty touchy feel good keyboard. Shame though, because I kinda like this pretty touchy feel good keyboard.

I personally really like the Nuphy Air 75 though. I've tried 6 other keyboards and this one was the best. However I agree the lack of shine through key cap options is annoying.

These stands on v2 are just not sturdy enough. Or maybe it's something with rubber pads, maybe they are too soft. You just can't move the keyboard closer and further from you unless you fully lift it by hands. Whole keyboard wobbles and jumps. Also rubber pads are starting to fall off. It just breaks my user experience.