NuPhy Air75 V3 keycaps

The NuPhy Air75 V3 ships with doubleshot PBT keycaps in NuPhy's proprietary nSA low-profile profile. At approximately 5mm tall, the nSA profile delivers a sleek, minimalist aesthetic while maintaining excellent typing comfort for extended work sessions.

Material and Construction

The doubleshot PBT construction ensures legends won't fade over time, even with heavy daily use. The material feels premium with a slightly textured surface that provides excellent grip without being coarse. PBT's natural resistance to shine means these keycaps will maintain their appearance far longer than ABS alternatives.

Sound and Feel Characteristics

The stock keycaps contribute to the Air75 V3's refined, creamy sound signature—a significant improvement over the hollow acoustics of the V2 model. The doubleshot legends allow RGB backlighting to shine through cleanly, with north-facing LEDs providing excellent visibility in low-light conditions. The textured surface adds to the premium typing experience, providing subtle tactile feedback with each keystroke.

While NuPhy's stock keycaps are genuinely impressive and provide excellent out-of-box performance, many enthusiasts upgrade to custom keycaps for profile experimentation, unique colorways, or to match specific aesthetic themes across their entire desk setup.

Profile Options

The NuPhy Air75 V3 uses Gateron Low-Profile 3.0 switches, making PFF (Penguin Flat Feet) the optimal keycap profile choice. At just 5mm tall, PFF is specifically engineered for low-profile MX switches like the Gateron LP 3.0, delivering proper ergonomics and clearance that standard profiles cannot match on such a slim board. The Air75 V3's innovative switches feature 3.5mm of travel—matching standard mechanical switches—which gives them a more spacious, traditional feel while maintaining the sleek low-profile aesthetic.

While standard-height profiles will physically fit on the Air75 V3's switches, they create an awkward typing angle and defeat the purpose of choosing a low-profile keyboard in the first place. The PFF profile maintains the board's slim 13.2mm front height while providing comfortable sculpting for all-day typing and gaming.

Material Options

For low-profile keycaps, PBT remains the gold standard material. Premium PBT offers superior durability compared to ABS, with natural resistance to developing shine from finger oils over time. Dye-sublimation produces the most durable, fade-resistant legends for PBT keycaps, ensuring your custom designs remain crisp for years of use.

The thickness of low-profile keycaps is carefully balanced—too thick and they interfere with the compact design, too thin and they sound hollow. Quality low-profile PBT keycaps strike this balance perfectly, contributing to the refined, creamy acoustics that make premium low-profile boards so satisfying to type on.

Layout Compatibility Analysis

Comparing the NuPhy Air75 V3 layout to standard 75% keyboards reveals several key differences that matter when shopping for custom keycaps:

Bottom row configuration: The Air75 V3 defaults to macOS-optimized legends (Opt/Cmd keys) rather than Windows keys, though functionality works on both operating systems. When purchasing keycap sets, verify they include appropriate modifier options.

Modular top-right position: The V3's signature feature is the swappable top-right key, which can be either a standard 1u keycap or one of two knob heights. Custom keycap sets will work perfectly for the standard key configuration. If you prefer using the knob, your custom set will have one extra 1u keycap.

Navigation column: The right-side column uses a non-standard arrangement (Page Up, Page Down, Home, End instead of Del, Home, Page Up, Page Down). Most keycap sets include enough extras to accommodate this, but verify compatibility when ordering pre-made sets.

The Air75 V3 follows standard 75% sizing for all stabilized keys (6.25u spacebar, 2u Backspace, 2.25u Enter, 2.25u Left Shift, 1.75u Right Shift), making it broadly compatible with most custom keycap sets designed for 75% layouts. The modular knob design is a thoughtful touch that doesn't compromise keycap compatibility.

Yuzu's Solution

At Yuzu, we've pre-configured our customization tools specifically for the NuPhy Air75 V3:

• All 84 keys mapped correctly, including the modular top-right key position and non-standard navigation column
• PFF profile available in unlimited color combinations, optimized specifically for low-profile switches
• Professional dye-sublimation on premium PBT for fade-resistant legends that last for years
• Support for both macOS and Windows legends on modifier keys
• Perfect fit guaranteed for the Air75 V3's exact layout, including accommodation for the optional knob configuration

Our customization tool lets you design your keycaps with real-time preview on an Air75 V3 template, ensuring your vision translates perfectly to the final product.

Creating custom keycaps for your NuPhy Air75 V3 is straightforward with Yuzu's pre-configured templates. Our tool automatically accounts for the modular top-right key position, macOS-optimized bottom row, and repositioned navigation column, so you can focus on designing rather than measuring compatibility.

We've optimized the tool specifically for PFF profile keycaps, ensuring proper fit and ergonomics for your Gateron Low-Profile 3.0 switches with their innovative 3.5mm travel distance. The Air75 V3's unique combination of low-profile design with standard-travel switches means your custom keycaps will deliver both sleek aesthetics and spacious typing feel.

The Customization Process

1. Select NuPhy Air75 V3 from our keyboard catalog
2. Choose PFF profile for optimal low-profile performance
3. Design your colors, legends, and special keys for all 84 positions
4. Preview in real-time on an accurate Air75 V3 template showing the exact layout
5. Order your custom set with confidence in perfect compatibility, including the modular knob position

Our tool supports both macOS and Windows legend options for modifier keys, ensuring your custom design matches your operating system preference.

When considering keycap options for your NuPhy Air75 V3, you'll typically compare three paths: keeping the stock keycaps, shopping for compatible pre-made sets, or creating fully custom keycaps. Each approach has distinct tradeoffs in compatibility, design flexibility, cost, and availability.

The Air75 V3's modular top-right key position and macOS-optimized bottom row make compatibility verification important when shopping for pre-made sets. While the keyboard uses standard 75% key sizes for all stabilized keys, the unique layout details mean you'll want to ensure any pre-made set includes the necessary modifier options and navigation key legends.

Join thousands of keyboard enthusiasts who've upgraded their NuPhy Air75 V3 with custom Yuzu keycaps. Professional quality, unlimited design options, and perfect compatibility guaranteed.

✓ Pre-configured for Air75 V3's 84-key layout
✓ Premium PBT with dye-sublimation
✓ PFF profile optimized for Gateron LP 3.0 switches
✓ All keys mapped including modular knob position
✓ macOS and Windows legend options
✓ Perfect fit guarantee