⌨️ Elevate your desk game with the Air96 V2 — where sleek meets speed and style.
The nuphy Air96 V2 is a premium 100-key wireless mechanical keyboard featuring ultra-slim aluminum construction, Gateron Moss switches, and versatile connectivity options including Bluetooth 5.1, 2.4GHz, and USB-C. It supports multi-device pairing with up to 4 devices, boasts a 1000Hz polling rate for minimal latency, and offers a robust 4000mAh battery enabling up to 220 hours of use without backlighting. Fully programmable via QMK/VIA with vibrant RGB backlighting, it’s designed for professionals and gamers seeking a portable, customizable, and high-performance typing experience.
Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
Button Quantity | 100 |
Number of Sections | 1 |
Mechanical Keyboard Switch Model | Gateron Moss |
Is Electric | Yes |
Keyboard Backlighting Color Support | RGB |
Number of Batteries Required | 1 |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Switch Type | Gateron Moss Switch |
Compatible Devices | Laptop, PC, Tablet |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth、USB-C、2.4GHz |
Special Features | Backlit |
Number of Keys | 100 |
Style | mechanical keyboard |
Theme | Gaming |
Color | Grey |
Material | Polybutylene Terephthalate, Aluminum |
Item Dimensions L x W x H | 14.7"L x 5.22"W x 0.53"H |
Y**I
One of the best low profile keyboards
The NuPhy Air96 is a low-profile mechanical keyboard known for its sleek design, portability, and solid performance. Here’s a detailed review based on common features users have highlighted:Design & Build Quality• Slim & Lightweight: The Air96 has an ultra-thin chassis, which makes it one of the thinnest mechanical keyboards available. Its low-profile design is appealing to those who want a modern, minimal aesthetic.• Materials: The frame is made of a combination of aluminum and plastic, offering a lightweight feel while maintaining durability.• Keycaps: The Air96 features low-profile PBT keycaps, which are known for their durability and resistance to wear over time. The keycaps have a good texture, and legends are usually sharp and clear.Switch Options• The Air96 offers low-profile Gateron mechanical switches, which come in different variants like red (linear), brown (tactile), and blue (clicky). These switches are much shorter than standard switches, offering a faster actuation, making typing or gaming feel more responsive.• Users often appreciate the smoothness of the Gateron low-profile red switches for fast and quiet typing or gaming.Typing Experience• Low Travel Distance: Being a low-profile keyboard, the Air96 has a shorter travel distance compared to traditional mechanical keyboards. This gives it a laptop-like typing experience, but with the tactility and responsiveness of mechanical switches.• Comfort: Its ergonomic design and low profile help reduce strain on the wrists, especially for extended typing sessions.Connectivity & Compatibility• The keyboard offers both wired (USB-C) and wireless (Bluetooth 5.0) options. You can easily switch between multiple devices, making it a versatile choice for users who work across different platforms.• It supports multi-device pairing, which is convenient for switching between, for instance, a PC, tablet, and phone.• Battery Life: With wireless use, the Air96 offers decent battery life, lasting up to a few weeks on a single charge, depending on the backlighting usage.Backlighting• The Air96 features RGB backlighting with various customization options. It can sync with the typing patterns, and users can adjust the brightness or choose from a variety of effects.• The backlighting on the Air96 is not as bright as some thicker mechanical keyboards due to its low-profile design, but it’s still functional in darker environments.Performance• The keyboard offers a very responsive typing experience, especially in gaming. The low-profile switches reduce the actuation force and travel distance, resulting in faster response times.• Users find the wireless connection reliable, with minimal latency during typing or casual gaming.Pros• Sleek, slim design with premium materials• Comfortable low-profile typing experience• Wireless and multi-device support• Solid battery life• Responsive low-profile mechanical switchesCons• RGB backlighting is not as bright compared to standard mechanical keyboards• Might not be ideal for users who prefer the deeper key travel of traditional mechanical keyboards• Lacks advanced features like hot-swappable switchesConclusionThe NuPhy Air96 is an excellent choice for those looking for a slim, portable mechanical keyboard with a good balance of performance and aesthetics. Its combination of low-profile design and mechanical switch feel makes it suitable for both typists and casual gamers, though those looking for a more traditional mechanical experience may miss the deeper key travel.
A**Y
Awesome keyboard, came with really high quality extras
It's surprisingly compact for a nearly full sized keyboard, more so in person than I expected. The entire profile is quite slim, but the keys have less travel but enough not be an issue when typing - if anything, it feels a bit more responsive that way. I have the moss switches - they are very tactile and clicky but perhaps not quite as satisfying as a full-sized blue, on the upside - they are quieter (they still very much sound mechanical, however).The colors are vibrant and look as good as in the photo. The plastic is a semi-matte and moderately grippy but not rubbery. The RGB works fine though I usually keep that off anyway - thankfully, it's entirely controllable from the keyboard itself.The connectivity using the 2.4 seems fine - my tower is close to the keyboard but under a desk, as such, my previous keyboards often missed strokes, but this one hasn't yet.The keyboard came with a fancy keycap puller, a very nice and quite long usb-c cable, the inner keyboard packaging is designed so that it's obviously intended to be an included dust cover, plus the manual is neat, short and to the point.Overall, it seems like it's a product the company actually cares about. Also, it came with stickers of an anime girl themed on the keyboard, done by an actual artist. Did not expect that. 10/10.
N**C
What an amazing keyboard!
Why did you pick this product vs others?:Amazing, this keyboard works so well for the average consumer. I use it to do 3D modeling as a college student in Maya as well as play FPS & other genres of video games and it is great. With low delay and great lowprofile feel. I would recommend this to anyone.Sound quality:10/10Connectivity:Is so good and the multi computer feature is so nice.Keyboard design:The design is low profile yet still very tactile, the keys are great and the color scheme and customization is awesome.
A**D
Not what I thought
I enjoy the typing sound of this keyboard, but I’ve been struggling with both accuracy and speed. For some reason, I just can’t type comfortably on it—the key layout feels off, and I keep hitting the wrong keys repeatedly. There are a couple of other downsides I’ve noticed as well. First, there’s no indicator for the current charge level while it's plugged in, which means I have to turn the keyboard on and off periodically to check how much it has charged so far. This is quite frustrating! Additionally, some of the keys occasionally don’t respond—especially the CAPS key. I’m not sure if it’s a manufacturing defect, but it’s annoying. Honestly, I wouldn’t say I’m fully satisfied with this keyboard. I bought it after watching some rave reviews on YouTube, but now I feel they most likely have been paid endorsements. Having spent my own money, I wouldn’t personally recommend this keyboard to my family or friends.
J**S
Decent but has its flaws
This has been an interesting keyboard. I love the feel and sound of the keys. The lighting under the keys is very cool as well, I like how many configs there are for lighting. I’ve been able to successfully remap some keys after downloading the template for nuphy’s website. I’ve experienced several issues with repeated key, mainly when the keyboard has gone to sleep and I hit a key one time and it repeats for a long time. This was especially bad when I hit the delete key in my email box! Battery life is okay, a lot less than I’d prefer but it’s easy enough to plug it in. I’ve liked the experience with this board, and will continue to enjoy it. Not 100% sure if I’d buy it again after using it for a month now but it’s not so bad that I’ll return it or buy something else
L**Z
High end low profile keyboard, bad customization software
Great switches, great design, great sound, I was a little scared about the quality but it looks like a well made keyboard, about the software is disappointing how the console or the firmware update doesn’t work properly
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