Its Gateron Magnetic switches bring adjustable actuation and quad actuation points per keypress.
Theres also 8K polling, rapid trigger and last input prioritization (A.K.A Snap Tap).
Its wonderfully built, beautifully styled and reasonably priced, too.
Key actuation being set in NuPhy.io.
In classic NuPhy fashion, its also a demon to jot down on.
I struggle to find anything bad to say about this wonderful little gaming keyboard.
The NuPhy Air60 HE is one the finest gaming keyboards money can buy.
But NuPhy doesnt make gaming boards, right?
Should you purchase this keyboard?
Find out more in my full NuPhy Air60 HE review.
Key actuation being set in NuPhy.io.
It types well, looks fantastic and undercuts virtually all its competition.
These switches bring the latest must-have features, including adjustable actuation in 0.1mm increments, down to 0.1mm.
In testing, I set my movement keys to 0.2mm for Counter-Strike 2 and appreciated the super responsive feel.
Quad actuation points being set in NuPhy.io(Image credit: NuPhy / Future)
Theres just so much control.
Interestingly, the Air60 HE also has a feature called Hyper Tap.
Enough features for ya?
The per-key advanced features menu in NuPhy.io.(Image credit: NuPhy / Future)
Scalable 8,000Hz polling
The Air60 HE polls at up to 8,000Hz to minimize input lag.
More on that later.
Would I choose them over the Kailh Phantom LP tactiles in theLofree Flow84?
Last Key Prioritization being set for the A and D keys in NuPhy.io.
Not a chance, but theyre damn good for low-profile linears.
Adjustable actuation also helps productivity, as you could dial back actuation to reduce mistypes and improve accuracy.
At 1.5mm my throw in speeds and accuracy were below average.
The poll rate options in NuPhy.io
With actuation dialed down to 2.6mm, my speed and accuracy soared.
The 60% layout is not ideal for daily productivity due to the lack of function and arrow keys.
Muted, yet refined sound
Another pleasant surprise is the Air60 HEs sound.
Its NuPhy through and through, and I love it.
The LEDs are bright, too, casting a pleasing aura around each key.
The Air60 HEs beauty isnt skin-deep either.
This board is well put together and extremely sturdy.
Kudos to NuPhy: it couldve easily listed this board at a higher price than it has.
Magnetic sockets are less cross-compatible than traditional mechanical sockets too, so other switches may not fit anyway.
Its wired-only, so youll just need to remember your USB cable when hitting the LAN party.
If either of those matters, you shouldve been looking at the Air60 V2 in the first place.
Backlighting being customized in NuPhy.io.
