Summary
TheNuphy Air60 V2is a refined upgrade of its previous model.
Despite it looking almost identical there are enough tweaks to make it nicer.
Anyone looking for a clicky keyboard that can be moved around should at least be tempted by this option.
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The base price includes red, blue, or brown 2.0 low-profile switches.
OnAmazon, the keyboard retails for $129.99.
The third version of the travel case sells for $29 and comes in two color options.
The Nuphy Air60 V2 has a 60% layout (64 keys), supports QMK/VIA so you can define the keys of the keyboard, supports Windows/macOS/Linux, and also supports Bluetooth 5.1, 2.4GHz, and wired (USB-C) connection.
It unfolds to become a stand for a phone or tablet.
Importantly, its more compatible with platforms beyond Windows.
Linux and macOS join the fray.
More people should be familiar with using it.
The polling rate moves from 500Hz with the 2.4GHz wireless adapter to a 1,000Hz polling rate.
The new model gets double-shot PBT keycaps enabling thinner parts with better durability.
There are also more switch options available.
More likely, the V2 model should attract a lot of people who couldnt consider it previously.
(It has 64 keys if you’re curious.)
Not all 60% keyboards are exactly the same size, but the general rule is that theyre ultra-compact.
There is no hint of a numberpad here.
Plenty of 60% options even forego dedicated arrow keys to get their size down.
Nuphys keyboard keeps the standard directional keys, but it significantly shrinks the right shift key.
If its not a dealbreaker, then its close.
Over the years Ive preferred smaller keyboards as Ive gotten accustomed to relying on laptops more.
This has translated over to my desk as well.
I write for a living and dont need a lot of fluff around my fingers.
Although Im not crazy about a chopped-off shift key, it is a subjective flaw.
People should be aware of the design choice, but not inherently avoid this keyboard because of it.
Air is an appropriate moniker for this keyboard.
Its lightweight and, with the default red switches, feels breezy to pop in on.
The sound is thocky (take that word at face value), but not weighted or burdensome.
In fact, the board probably works best for people with a light touch.
That’s not unique to this Nuphy product either.
It’s something I have experienced with other keyboards before.
That number goes to 150 hours with all the lights off.
I used the keyboard primarily in the 2.4GHz mode with the lights on.
It definitely lasted me a full workweek and then some.
There are two mini light strips on the keyboard, one on the left and one on the right.
In addition to ambiance, the colors they display do have meaning.
I found this subtle design cue to help monitor the power level.
Should You Buy the Nuphy Air60 V2 Keyboard?
The upgrades that theNuphy Air60 V2keyboard gets are all-around meaningful.
