If you use a mechanical keyboard, then you must have felt the difference between a low-profile and a full-height keyboard. But what if the same keyboard supports both types of switches? NuPhy has answered this question by launching its new keyboard Kick75 , which is the world’s first hybrid-profile mechanical keyboard .
This means that you can use it as a low-profile keyboard and can also convert it into a full-height mechanical keyboard when needed. No such keyboard has come in the market before, so it has become a topic of discussion among technology lovers
What is special in NuPhy Kick75?
There are three big features that make the NuPhy Kick75 special :
1. Support for both high and low-profile switches
Till now the mechanical keyboards available in the market were either low-profile (i.e. thin and light) or full-height mechanical (with thick and high keys) . But Kick75 supports both of them simultaneously.
If you need to type quickly and want a lightweight keyboard, you can keep it in low-profile mode . On the other hand, if you need a full-height keyboard for gaming or heavy typing, you can easily change it to full-height mode .
2. Different switch and keycap options
You get four types of switches in this keyboard :
- Red Switches – These are linear switches, which are silent and smooth.
- Brown Switches – Switches with a light tactile feel, which is good for typing.
- Silver Switches – These are fast response switches specially designed for gaming.
- Blush Switches – These are long travel linear switches that have a different pressing experience.
Apart from this, it comes with the option of nSA low-profile keycaps and mSA high-profile keycaps , allowing you to customize your typing experience.
3. Connectivity and Battery Backup
It has connectivity options like USB Type-C, Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless , so you can use it in both wired and wireless mode.
Talking about battery backup, this keyboard comes in two different versions:
- QMK/VIA Version – It has a 4,000mAh battery that will last for 294 hours with the RGB lights off and 60 hours with the lights on .
- NuPhyIO version – This has a 2,500mAh battery , which offers slightly less battery life.
Price and availability
NuPhy Kick75 has been launched in four different variants, priced as follows:
| Variants | Price ($) | |
|---|---|---|
| Kick75 Low , NuPhyIO | $89.99 | |
| Take the Kick75, QMK/VIA | $109.99 | |
| Kick75 High, NuPhyIO | $99.99 | |
| Kick75 High, QMK/VIA | $119.99 |
