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The NuPhy Air75 is one of the most popular low profile mechanical 75 percent keyboards on the market. The connectivity, typing experience, design, and overall quality make it a terrific option for anyone who wants an improved typing feel but wants to stay low-profile and doesn’t need a numpad. But how does it compare to the newer Cascade Slim from AZIO?
At this point if you’ve watched my review and comparison videos, it’s no secret that I’m a fan of NuPhy keyboards. I’m writing this on the Halo96 with G Pro Brown 2.0 switches and loving every minute of it. But when it comes to a board to use with my laptop around the house, I enjoy a good low profile 75 percent layout and that’s exactly how I use the Air75. But is it the best option in the 75 percent low-profile space? AZIO recently released the Cascade Slim 75 percent keyboard, and it offers a lot of value for the $99 price ($10 less than the Air75). Check out my video review below to find out if it can topple NuPhy for the title of best low profile mechanical 75 percent keyboard.
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Keyboard Specs:
Price: $109.95 USD
Layout: ANSI 75% (84 keys)
Switch Options: Gateron Low Profile 2.0 (Brown, Red, Blue)
Hot-swappable: Yes
Connectivity: 2.4G wireless, bluetooth 5.0 (3) or wired
OS Compatibility: mac/windows/android/iOS
Typing angle: 3.5º/ 6.5º
Frame: Aluminum
Bottom case: ABS
Keycap: Double-shot PBT, nSA profile
Dimensions: 12.4 inch x 5.2 inch x 0.63 inch (315.7 mm x 132.6 mm x 16.0 mm)
Weight: 1.16 pound (523grams)
Battery Capacity: 2500mAh
See the Cascade Slim at Amazon
Keyboard Specs:
Price: $99.99 USD
Layout: ANSI 75% (84 keys)
Switch Options: Gateron Low Profile (Brown, Red, Blue)
Hot-swappable: Yes
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 (3) or wired
OS Compatibility: mac/windows/android/iOS
Typing angle: 4°/ 6°/ 9°
Frame: Aluminum
Bottom case: ABS
Keycap: ABS shine-through (triangular stab connection)
Dimensions: 12.5 x 5.0 x 1.6 in (318 x 126 x 27 mm)
Weight: 1.45 lbs (658grams)
Battery Capacity: 2000mAh