NuPhy Air60: Is It Better Than The Air75 or Worse? | Review, Modding, Typing Sounds

[@davidtimmerman3368]

Sitting here testing out my own Air60, I agree with much of what was said. It definitely sounds deeper right out go the box than other low profile. ONE THING THAT HAS TO BE MENTIONED - The thing that drove me crazy with the F1, but I figured out with the Air 60 was recognizing when caps lock is on. With other boards, they have an LED that lights up at the switch to let you know caps lock is on. Not with the F1, as far as I could find. Also, not with the Ai60 - however the left LED on top of the keyboard can be programmed to show that, so I have mine set that way. It lights up blue-green - cannot figure if there is a way to change the color - but at least having that is SO much better than the F1, which I had actually really liked, despite a lot of quirks.

[@dman1848]

I went with the white Air60 with wisteria switches because I love the 60 form factor. I found the board very well designed, with excellent build quality and it just looks and sounds beautiful to me.

[@tomanicodin]

You made me buy the 75 and now you are going to make me buy the 60! STAAAAAP!!! The lateral USB is a great quality of life improvement! I use the 75 with the case open all the time. It's useful so I can put my Phone, Tablet, Documents I need to check or copy, Calendar, etc. So having to separate it form the original position in order to plug an usb because I'm running out of battery is not convenient

[@jamquijano4402]

Bro your videos are so high-quality. You're my favorite reviewer! Also, you're pretty much the only guy that types ergonomically sound, having your wrist up. I just find that little detail interesting hah

[@CheeseTurbulence]

😅 You know I only noticed that when I watched back my own videos, the way my wrists hover over the keyboard. I thought it was weird and hoped nobody would call me out on that 🙈 Didn't have the brains to compute it as something positive, thank you for that and thank you for the kind words 🙂

[@kristinemakes]

DYYYYIIIING at the tiny "I should really clean my desk" type. Such a great video and review. Thank you!

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Thank you! 😄

[@Maddo03]

Here's me looking at all these amazing mechanical keyboards wishing someone would make something in the UK ISO layout.

[@Fartman3000]

There's no difference apart from there only being one shift key on the US layout! Don't let it stop you buying one.

[@sehrgut42]

I mean.... Keychron does.

[@emerald39]

@@Fartman3000 there's several differences, eg symbols are in different places. And the return key. Would suggest having a look at the UK iso layout before commenting

[@shaoyvxn]

i think the nutype f1 has all of the different language layouts

[@J-cm6gx]

UK layout is disgusting.

[@jammies701]

So comprehensive and great editing! I have no interest in this because 75 fits my purpose, but I had to watch the whole thing for the culture

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Wow, thank you! 😅🙇

[@somegameshuh7294]

On the website page said last 48 hours continue works, but they didn’t mention with or without the backlight ? I wonder how long does it last without backlight? Will it last longer like up to 10 months (MX Mechanical by Logitech)

[@kljokikljoki]

@@somegameshuh7294 without backlight

[@fabkury]

Outstanding review, on par with the prior one on Air75! *However*, as a recent Air75 owner I have come to firmly defend the magnetic feet, and I will say why. The traditional folding feet I am always afraid of breaking (I have a Keychron K2 as well). If it breaks, it will be a pain to fix. The magnetic feet are worry free and I love them. The inability to properly carry them in the NuFolio is a real downer, but I can find my way around and live with that.

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Never thought about that but it’s a great point, thank you for that 🙂

[@Million_dollar_mindset]

I'm honestly extremely impressed on the video quality of this video, especially the B-roll. This a fantastic video with excellent production value. Just subscribed.

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Thank you, very much appreciated! 😄

[@TheTekSone]

Great review. 5:29 the usb port is on the side just like the NUPHY NuType F1. I believe that when the F1 was discontinued, the air60 replaced it. The short cable is for when the Air60 is atop the MacBook Pro…you use it to plug the Air60 into the MacBook Pro (or other laptop) in case the battery is low. The long cable is for when plugging the Air60 into a further away port like a desktop pc or wall.

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Thank you! 🙂 I later found out about the reason for the cable as well, feels stupid now not noticing it when I made the video 🙈

[@derekfernandez7701]

Thanks for the amazing and thorough review! The video is amazing, I loved the intro! haha I'm so glad the shutter speed tip helped you in shooting the LEDs - it really does come across how bright/dim they are. Thanks again! 💙

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Thank you! and thanks for the tip again! 😄

[@Blockbuster2033]

@@CheeseTurbulence another tip for shooting LEDs if you want to convey the color is to turn off the room lights, then play around with the white balance of the camera until the colors in camera look similar to what you see with your eyes. After that light the scene with lights that are about the temperature of the set white balance so the scene looks nice.

[@vujhvjvgvfujk9888]

6:53 “I need a new mousepad” That really tested the resolution on my phone lol 😅

[@GearPanda]

For me the best part of this keyboard is color scheme and low profile caps. But racks looks very clumsy.

[@atlaqs]

HOLY SHIT, A 60 % THAT HAS PROPER LOW PROFILE AND ACTUAL ARROW KEYS..

[@Rcmathis]

Great video :) Had to put my pre order on pause but I think I am gonna snag this one for my work setup. Grats on the sponsor btw!

[@neoVIVE]

You made me load 4K just to check the "I need a new mousepad" text xD. Nice video review too! new sub here :)

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Thank you and welcome! 🙂

[@rogerdjojokoesoemo8280]

This helped me so much. Amazing in depth review and so wel put together visually. You gone the extra mile! Thanks a million for your effort.

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Thank you so much for the kind words, it’s much appreciated and glad I could help! 🙂

[@mgyeri]

WOW love the quality of the video and the editing and the audio!!

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Glad you enjoyed! 🙂

[@KeebHoarder]

This is another one of yours I like to watch over and over again. How many other struggling creators out there are constantly sidetracked by your excellent production skills?/?

[@CheeseTurbulence]

😅 Thank you so much 🙂

[@syarifairlangga4608]

I own several keyboard from the Membrane into mechanical, and best is Low Profile keyboard. full profile keyboard is only good if you work 75% on keyboard, meanwhile most of us use Mouse 75%.

[@tomassoejakto]

Who cares about the keyboard? Dude, your intro music SLAPS!

[@gerhartmm]

This video deserves SOOOO many more views! Any thoughts on gaming with it? I've seen reviews stating latency is really low

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Thank you! 😊 I think it’s totally capable, but I would use the 2.4Ghz dongle, there’s more delay over Bluetooth. If you’re not a competitive player I think you should be fine.

[@willemhbos]

Thanks for the review. Will get on as soon as they have blue switches in stock. Do you know if the profiles you create in the console app are stored in the keyboard itself, or do you need to install it on every computer you use?

[@CheeseTurbulence]

I can't say as it didn't work for me, but I would assume that the lighting profile is saved to the board itself. I would expect the gaming mode and actual "user profiles" to be stored to the board as well, I haven't heard of any board that requires a running software to "remember" this. But I might be wrong, I hope NuPhy updates the software soon so I can give it another try.

[@fktygglbtchbtch1384]

Wow, the comments are right you have amazing editing capabilities. Loved the video!

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Thank you! 🙂

[@CheeseTurbulence]

If you’ve seen the Air75 video you can probably skip the part between 06:49 and 09:48, if you haven’t… maybe check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2PTaGyQi95lnbs Also if you decide to get one, don't forget to use the code "cheese" at checkout to get 10% off your entire purchase! 🙂

[@kopifighter]

Very clean edits and shots! Love the way you did not rush the review as well. I am subscribing!

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Thanks for the sub! Much appreciated! 🙂

[@Jonas_Fox]

I ended up buying the Air75. Thanks for the great breakdown. My laptop keyboard SUCKS so hard so this will be like heaven in comparison I'm sure.

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Glad I could help! 🙂

[@Harvester88]

The pettiness of the intro will live rent free in my head forever now.

[@Bivs_setup]

Just made a sensible decision and purchased the Air60 😁

[@GeneralKimchiKiller]

Nice Vid! Thinking of getting the 60Version but no german ISO Layout available :( Btw where did you get the wirelesscharging station from?

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Thank you! 🙂 The charger is called “Wireless Block Charger” and is a collab between Native Union and Tom Dixon. They don’t make it anymore but you might find it on Amazon or Tom Dixons website.

[@coffeedis]

Can I find something similar but ISO - ES?

[@masotan388]

Yoooo! The editing is so good!

[@228ANDY]

I think the right shift key is too small. Your finger may hit the up arrow key next to it.

[@mytableisblue]

Amazing video!! love that sound. I also want to mod my Air75 and I wonder that is 3mm foam too thick for this keyboard? I plan to use Poron FOAM.

[@audiocorps2334]

The nuphy looks like a really great keyboard but the Nuphy Console and firmware seem super limited. I wanted it to replace my early gen Anne Pro 2 but that keyboard's proprietary software is closer enough to a QMK/VIA experience than Nuphy that I can't justify the price.

[@Ouail98]

Air75v2 has qmk/via support

[@InfiniteHench]

In that shot with your bike - what is that small bag attached to the top tube/stem?

[@apeinto5637]

I have a wooden case for anne pro 2 but it died on me. I would like to upgrade from another anne pro 2. Would this be of the same dimension as anne pro 2?

[@peterlin7407]

Really great indepth review! I got a perfect version of air75 and really enjoyed the low profile experience and the portablility. So much so bought an air60 as gift for family member.

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Thank you very much 😊

[@darkjorgelink]

No 2.4 receiver?

[@patrickrozario]

Like your intros. Keep up the good work mate.

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Thank you so much! 🙇‍♂️

[@haydar_kir]

The only reason I am not getting it is the small size of right shift button.

[@pedroduran8927]

I love seeing the 1u right shift layout getting more common

[@under90seconds]

This is amazing review and amazing footage quality. I am really impressed.

[@puhgeh]

nice review! i hope they make a proper 60% layout or 65%! that layout is not just for me lol.

[@furnitureandbedding776]

Hi. What towels/wipes do you use that are best for wiping down keyboards or laptops?

[@CheeseTurbulence]

I just use a standard micro fiber cloth, nothing special 🙂

[@raphaelstanzani]

A keyboard decision is never made by reason. 😅🤑

[@thomasjanssen9124]

Awesome keyboard. It‘s too bad that they don’t offer an ISO version (or at least DE-qwertz ansi keycaps)

[@Blockbuster2033]

I would have already bought one if they did. This way I'm probably just going for a Cherry keyboard.

[@loganj6203]

Do you know how to use functional keys in Mac with air60? it does not work

[@KOL630]

Great video. I found the manual online from Nuphy is incorrect and the buttons don’t correspond with what you need to press to change the functions of the keyboard, so this video was really useful. Can you please tell me how the sleep function workss and what button combination one needs to press to achieve this as again the manual is not clear. States ‘FN + TAB + W’ sleep mode on but that just seems to change the wireless connection mode for me!! Thanks.

[@Z04RD]

If NuPhy would come with ISO board with European language caps wouldn't make me think twice to get one.

[@kublaiwon8040]

You've gotta do a video on that bike setup at 6:14

[@FenrirofLupusLabs]

Would you suggest this for someone who has a g915? I am looking for a wireless 60-75 keyboard for typing.

[@OrdLee]

May I ask a noob question, I did some research and found that red switch is not that different than brown switch in terms of level of silence. What made you choose the brown instead of the red? Thanks in advance Also on this note, thank you for the simple mods tutorial, will most likely do this when I buy the keyboard.

[@kouhaiii3182]

for me, it's not about sound but more so how it feels to type on. reds have a consistent resistance, but browns have a 'bump' as you press.

[@cyb]

16:05 good lord that editing.

[@CheeseTurbulence]

I hope that was a positive reaction 😅

[@cyb]

@@CheeseTurbulence it's a masterpiece

[@spoopzey]

Man the shorter enter key is really making me think I might want the 75 more...or just the keychron k7

[@TimFromWales]

Hey - were you switching between an iPad and an iPhone at 7 mins??

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Yep 🙂

[@СергейШевченко-к8и]

Can you make a video about keyboard mods with comparisons, like tape/foam/gaskits? Would love to see something like this with your quality

[@PRWolf]

Really well made and professional video well done mate sub earned!

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Thank you! and welcome! 🙂

[@TheLinkhawkins]

I have been tempted to buy the air 96. I am so used to laptop for typing at work that my cheap 75% regular mechanical keyboard I have feels odd lol. Is this decent for gaming at all? Also the switches for the 96, any advice there? Lol

[@CheeseTurbulence]

I haven't had the chance to try out the Air96 yet so I can't tell but from the looks of it its a very capable and good board 🙂 Regarding the switches, I like lineares or tactile, the latter more for typing than gaming. You get a single sample from all of the switches they sell if you get the Air96 so you can try out and get a second set afterwards. 🙂

[@sikilpindang]

Impressive, but where is INS button? Or if we can, which keycaps we can assign as INS button?

[@CheeseTurbulence]

You can technically change it to any other key in NuPhy’s software (or almost anyone). E.g. You can assign it to one of the function keys on the far right if you want.

[@sikilpindang]

@@CheeseTurbulence Thank you.

[@KweeGerald]

Hi! Your video editing is so good! Anyway, I want to ask about something. On 04:20 you mentioned that the case makes the top row keys perma-pressed. My question is, is it safe for the keyboard keys to be always pressing down like that inside the case? Because I got myself a Keychron K3 that has the same situation everytime I put it inside the case/pouch that came with the keyboard. I asked some people and they said it's safe but I'm not satisfied enough with the answer they gave me. Perhaps you can give me a better answer? Anyway, Thanks in advance!

[@Blockbuster2033]

yes its safe, does not matter.

[@CritterFritter]

Thank you so much. Such a comprehensive review! Great work!😎

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@DirectorDeek]

Great Video! I watched the Air75 video and picked up the 75 which I'm loving! It literally just came in this morning! I love the sound and the feel! I was curious if you would ever make a video on what you use to shoot and produce your videos. You have amazing Broll and I was curious what camera/lens/lighting, etc you use.

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Thank you! 🙂 For the camera, I use the Sigma fp together with the 24mm F2 and the 65mm F2 from them as well. You can find a complete list of the gear I use here: kit.co/CheeseTurbulence/youtube-production

[@alpacamale2909]

Don't macbooks allow you to disable the onboard keyboards?

[@CheeseTurbulence]

I don't think you can do that without help, like with Karabiner-Elements (Application).

[@runonce]

The W is upside down at 7:16 xD

[@nehrutinajero5627]

That blue and red keyboard @5:59 is gorgeous. What’s the brand and model?

[@CheeseTurbulence]

It's also a good keyboard 😉 It's the keebwerk mega: www.keebwerk.com/mega-keyboard I made a video about it a while ago, check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5Cpqod3gcqNn6s The keycaps are the GMK Bushido, that one might be a bit hard to find though...

[@nehrutinajero5627]

@@CheeseTurbulence thanks! I will check that out.

[@Blacksadify]

Random Question, but what is the small light/led bar used toward the beginning of the video? Thanks!

[@CheeseTurbulence]

That’s a Nanlite Pavotube II 6c 🙂

[@Blacksadify]

@@CheeseTurbulence Thanks for the information. Appreciate it!!

[@FenrirofLupusLabs]

Which switch for typing?

[@zhangalex734]

They could have made the perfect to-go keyboard; instead they shortened the right shift key and combined ESC and ~

[@artursjoblom5142]

Song name at 14:50? Thx :D

[@Afloatingbear]

Just dropping by to ask where you get your intro music from because it is always a banger

[@CheeseTurbulence]

First of all thanks! I always try to pick something that sounds great but also fits the video/theme 🙂 I got all tracks from www.epidemicsound.com I usually go into the "Synthpop" section and browse around there 😅

[@Afloatingbear]

@@CheeseTurbulence Hey man, thanks for the reply! Appreciated :)

[@n1ck_fun]

Tell me pls , how i can find this sybmol ```` ?

[@SoftwareManiacLSM]

PgUp and PgDn keys on Mac?

[@rambutan7768]

Quick question: are the stabilizer switches also low profile? Or can they be replaced with the typical stabilizer switches found in non-low profile mech keyboards?

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Every switch is a low-profile switch, the stabilizers themselves are all low-profile too so no standard switches or stabs on this board.

[@rambutan7768]

@@CheeseTurbulence thanks for the response! Do you know of a site that sells low profile stab switches?

[@CheeseTurbulence]

@@rambutan7768 Do you mean the stabs or the switches? For the stabs, I don't think you can use anything else, these seem proprietary to NuPhy. I couln't find anything for the switches either other than the Gaterons that NuPhy sells. If there is anything, AliExpress might be a place where you could find something, a quick google only gave me lots of Kailh Low-Profile options, although I do not know if they are compatible with the Gateron sockets.

[@rambutan7768]

@@CheeseTurbulence I see. Thanks! Yeah I mean the stabs.

[@spidare]

i really like nuphy and i think i might order their halo65

[@kpj3513]

06:04 What is this keyboard? It looks so great!

[@CheeseTurbulence]

That is the Owlab Spring, a wonderful keyboard which was sold during "Spring" of 2022 🙂

[@jasonmxx]

Where can i get that light at 7:00? Thanks!

[@AlphaTroll]

I’m buying the extra Air75 Key caps so that I can substitute the SHIFT & DEL keys on the Air60 with PGUP & PGDN on the right side of the keyboard. Would this work? Is it possible to program those two keys since the key shape is the same?

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Should be possible, you can use the NuPhy console software (it's a bit janky) to change what the keys do: nuphy.com/pages/nuphy-console

[@CheeseTurbulence]

@@AlphaTroll Oh I'm sorry, I actually never checked that and assumed the settings would be stored on the board just like with any other 🙁

[@1337flite]

Can you use the 2.4 and bluetooth connection simultaneously pe.g. bluetooth to macbook and 2.4 to PC?

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Sadly not, you are either on Bluetooth or on 2.4, can't be on both 🙂

[@kljokikljoki]

It shure not work on Lenovo Legion 16" keyboards !

[@ToyKeeper]

As nice as it may be physically, no open firmware means no deal. After switching to boards with QMK, ZMK, Kaleidoscope, etc... there's no going back. Proprietary legacy boards are just not worthwhile any more.

[@raz0r00]

Any version with iso/nordic?

[@jeanbaptiste-d4y]

Please make an HHKB layout please...

[@ArabSoul212]

hey i just got my nuphy air 60 and im trying to mod it did you have any trouble after removing the screws ? the top part wont budge i know there clips but is there a props way to open it ?

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Mhh, not that I know of, at least it wasn't that difficult. Might be dumb question but did you remove all (10) the screws? The top just lifted away for me after that, just be careful when you apply more force, the little cable to the battery is super short.

[@ArabSoul212]

@@CheeseTurbulence yeah all the screws where off it was the that little clip thingy in the front of the case i just used alittle more force then it opened

[@CheeseTurbulence]

@@ArabSoul212 Phew, good to hear that it worked after all :)

[@SAMZIRRA]

I love this keyboard oh my God

[@lindaliu4929]

I’m so stupid, I found out about the cheese code discount AFTER i got my keyboard

[@Boahman]

Nice maison kitsune figurine!

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Thank you! 🙂

[@randrei001]

Just used your code. Thanks man!

[@ray2k918]

what's the intro song?

[@Pneuma7]

top notch editing

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Thanks a lot, really appriciate it 🙂

[@Cunch]

Unpopular opinion but they should make an Ortholinear. The first company that mass produces an Ortholinear will benefit from the innovation. What bias?

[@clairefenart3480]

I am new to your channel and love it! (I subscribed!) you deserve every bit of praise you are receiving.. also very nice setup and i am turning obssessed with you minimalist neon lamp. Coud you share where you got it from? Thanks @Cheese Turbulence!

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Thank you! 🙂 do you mean the little tube light? That's the Nanlite PavoTube II 6C 🙂

[@clairefenart3480]

Exactly. Thank you!

[@Tywnis]

Does it fit regular sized switches ?

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Unfortunately not, it uses "low-profile" switches.

[@swide2750]

thanks for the info about the bottoming out of the keycaps on top plate

[@franksw20]

what is the light bar at 6:55? ps cool vid great editing

[@CheeseTurbulence]

That’s a Nanlite Pavotube II 6c 🙂

[@franksw20]

@@CheeseTurbulence thanks 🙏

[@janniksco]

What’s the glowing tube called?

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Nanlite PavoTube II 6C 🙂

[@janniksco]

@@CheeseTurbulence thx 🙏🏻

[@insuficienciarenalcronica]

are the keycaps doubleshot tho?

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Sadly not, I had some bad inconsistencies on my Air75 too, the Air60 was a lot better but also not perfect.

[@jammies701]

I feel like they should’ve had a 2nd R modifier instead of fn and put fn where del is That del placement is just odd

[@cmja09]

I'd buy this. if it doesn't cost thrice a Keychron K7

[@supertrexandroidx]

Is the backlight on this thing bright enough to type in a dark room? Anyone know?

[@CheeseTurbulence]

Should be fine, it's not super bright but bright enough to see in a dark room.