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The Air75 V2 is a slim portable 75 percent mechanical keyboard that stands out for its light, low profile typing feel and compact travel friendly design. The aloe switch option gets especially strong praise for being very light, and the board can feel and sound better with lubing and tape modding. Long term use has been solid for some setups, though the stock PBT keycaps are not shine through and the layout can feel cramped for those used to larger boards. It is also a generation behind the newer V3, and the sale does not include the favored Cowberry switches.
Traveling typists who want a compact daily driver, because the board is light to type on and works well for work plus home use.
Yes. It can stay in Bluetooth or dongle mode while plugged in for charging, and plugging it in does not require switching to wired mode. The caution is to avoid leaving it plugged in all the time in wireless use, since battery swell is a reported risk.
The aloe linear option is described as very light to type and preferred over cowberry for sound and feel. Cowberry linears are also noted as a strong choice, but they are not included in this sale.
The Air75 V2 is a generation behind the V3, which offers more functionality. It is still described as a great board, but the newer model is the more feature-rich option.
No, the stock PBT keycaps are not shine-through. If backlit legends matter, replacement keycaps such as Womier or XVX sets are available for about $15 on Amazon.
The low-profile layout can feel close together, and one reported result is more typos when switching from a Logitech MX keyboard. It may suit users who like compact spacing, but it can take adjustment if you prefer roomier keys.
The best switches on this board are the cowberry linears, which don't seem to be offered in this sale. That said, I've had one of these for a couple years. Like others have said, it's a great board, but it is a generation behind now. I modded mine (lubed + tape mod) and it honestly makes a noticeable difference in feel and sound, but it's a lot of work to lube low profile switches. Fine out of box also, but can't comment on the switch offerings here.
I have this model, and switching between Logitech mx and this. Every time im using nuphy, I make many more typos. I think keys are too close to each other...
I have this model, and switching between Logitech mx and this. Every time im using nuphy, I make many more typos. I think keys are too close to each other...
Same I'm trying out different keyboards because I'm changing from an MX to something more portable, but I make typos on the new one.
The best switches on this board are the cowberry linears, which don't seem to be offered in this sale. That said, I've had one of these for a couple years. Like others have said, it's a great board, but it is a generation behind now. I modded mine (lubed + tape mod) and it honestly makes a noticeable difference in feel and sound, but it's a lot of work to lube low profile switches. Fine out of box also, but can't comment on the switch offerings here.
I have tested both today actually I love aloe more as it is very light to type. I have two other keychron low profile(red and brown) and they are better than cowberry in both sound and feel.
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The Air75 V2 is a slim portable 75 percent mechanical keyboard that stands out for its light, low profile typing feel and compact travel friendly design. The aloe switch option gets especially strong praise for being very light, and the board can feel and sound better with lubing and tape modding. Long term use has been solid for some setups, though the stock PBT keycaps are not shine through and the layout can feel cramped for those used to larger boards. It is also a generation behind the newer V3, and the sale does not include the favored Cowberry switches.
The Air75 V2 can feel very light to type, especially with the aloe option.
Lubing and tape modding can noticeably improve the feel and sound of the low-profile switches.
Wired mode use while charging can avoid overcharging by charging the battery and operating in wired mode.
Long-term ownership of the Air75 V2 has reportedly stayed issue-free for years of work and home use.
The Air75 V2 is a generation behind, and the newer v3 adds more functionality.
Battery swell can occur if the keyboard is left plugged in while using wireless mode continuously.
Some reviews reportedly warn that used or broken keyboards can be sold as new.
Switch choice can be limiting because linear switches may not suit users who prefer brown or blue.
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