NuPhy Keyboards at 2024 Computex: The Cyberpunk HE-Series, Air-Series, and Neon-Series

[btarunr]

NuPhy is a bespoke gaming and studio keyboard brand, which brought several popular keyboard models from its lineup to Computex 2024. The HE-series is the most cyberpunk-looking of the lot, with its aluminium handle, alloy body, a metal programmable scrollwheel and a few physical knobs. Every functional aspect of the keyboard is configurable, including the keycaps, custom-sized buttons, knobs, and the key switches themselves. The keyboard features a massive 4000 mAh battery, and electronics that support 8000 Hz interface polling rate. 2.4 GHz is the faster wireless interface, Bluetooth is the more convenient albeit slower interface, and then there's always USB.

The Neon series is an interesting disaggregated 85% format keyboard. The 60% portion of it is disjointed from the Numpad that has a knob. Both portions connect to the PC as two separate keyboards. The Halo series is a 65% keyboard meant for high-comfort productivity and gaming. The example shown has a UK ISO layout, but you can order the keyboard with US ANSI, or any popular international layout. The Gem series are compact Tenkeyless keyboards with an aluminium body, and matching keycaps. The NuFolio is a compact 55% keyboard meant to be paired with tablets, such as the iPad Pro. The Halo 75 V2 is built on the same essential design philosophy as the Gem, but in a 75% layout.



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[sepheronx]

what is this nonsense trend of having keyboards without a keypad on the side? I want to know damnit!

All these overpriced keyboards and they remove the number of keys.

 

[wolar]

what is this nonsense trend of having keyboards without a keypad on the side? I want to know damnit!

All these overpriced keyboards and they remove the number of keys.

Most people don't use it, only useful for work stuff and they rather tradeoff the space it takes for more mouse space (closer right hand to left hand).

You do have the option of adding a numpad where you like as an external

 

[Gucky]

what is this nonsense trend of having keyboards without a keypad on the side? I want to know damnit!

All these overpriced keyboards and they remove the number of keys.

At least good keyboards have different internals compared to the usual keyboards. And I don't mean the PCB, but more like how it is mounted.
The whole PCB is mounted with a gasket or rubber washers to make a softer typing experience.
And then there is the dampening, making keyboards less harsh sounding or even outright muffled, so called "Thock".
That is why it is more usually expensive.
But since more and more companies make such keyboards, they are actually getting cheaper.

About the size, it appeals to gamers that don't work with their PC. The smaller size is more comfortable. If you think about it, having arms straight with a fullsize keyboard is impossible since then the mouse will be blocked by the keyboard.
And having a numblock on the left side is actually better, you don't have to change hands from your mouse, making you work faster. You can use a seperate numblock for that.

 

[sepheronx]

Most people don't use it, only useful for work stuff and they rather tradeoff the space it takes for more mouse space (closer right hand to left hand).

You do have the option of adding a numpad where you like as an external

oh boy, spend more for something that once existed already on the keyboard.

The most people part I highly doubt. Even smoothbrains I see them use it. Ive been using keyboards since forever.

Anyway, you know the market better than me then.

 

[AsRock]

Cyberpunkish ?, WTF....

 

[sepheronx]

Cyberpunkish ?, WTF....

Kinda cyber, and kinda punkish. Combine the two, remove some keys and you will have people buying.

Don't you know marketing bro?

 

[SN2716057]

Where's the delete key on this one?

 

[Vancha]

Where's the delete key on this one?

I'd assume it's the blue key at the top-right corner.

what is this nonsense trend of having keyboards without a keypad on the side? I want to know damnit!

All these overpriced keyboards and they remove the number of keys.

Don't google "40% keyboard".

 

[Event Horizon]

I love the TKL layout but I don't hate numpads. I'd just rather have them on the left side.

 

[StormLightningSL]

The Neon Series model shown above looks pretty nice to me. I'm going to check for local availability and pricing.