Tom’s Guide Verdict
The Field75 HE is NuPhys most gaming-oriented board to date.
Its wired only though, and isnt the best value for money compared Keychrons current stock of HE boards.
As with any magnetic board in 2024, your hot swap options are limited, too.
The waters, placid for so long, are getting choppy.
And its all thanks to magnetic switches.
So, is the Field75 HE good enough to be considered alongside the best gaming keyboards?
Find out in my NuPhy Field75 HE review.
Itll even work for productivity, too.
Theres a hell of a lot to like.
This makes them incredibly flexible because that actuation point is not locked to any single position in the keystroke.
I tested the board with the white switches.
Powerful gaming features
More functionality is more functionality, whether most people can weaponize it or not.
Magnetic switches open up a formidable range of gaming features, with Gaterons party trick being quad actuation points.
Many top-tier boards like theCorsair K70 MaxandSteelSeries Apex Proonly offer dual actuation points.
But more functionality is more functionality, whether most people can weaponize it or not.
The most useful of the Field75 HEs magnetic features is rapid trigger: the zeitgeists must-have.
This resets keys instantly when released, so no waiting for the key to cycle back and actuate again.
This enables rapid inputs in quick succession for more responsive gameplay.
The Field75 HE also features the last key priority SOCD resolution (A.K.ASnap Tap).
This lets a second switch actuate while another is already engaged, making counter-strafing much easier.
However, Field75 HE units will now be shipping with updated firmware, giving users access to Snap Tap.
The board also features some very useful onboard controls, including a mode switch to toggle between custom profiles.
Polling rates have become a spec-swinging contest these days and NuPhy has decided to join in.
There are plenty of onboard controls to customize the board on the fly, too.
Well-designed
NuPhys boards are always quirky.
Nothing ever quite as outlandish as theRedragon K686 Pro SEwaifu board, but theyre almost always striking and cute.
Sound-wise, the Field75 is fine.
NuPhy has applied its vaunted acoustic damping to decent effect, resulting in an echo-free sound.
However, the Gateron White switches arent particularly great to listen to.
Nor is the top mounted PCB design as comfortable as the springier gasket mounts found in most productivity keyboards.
If you buyuy from NuPhy directly, those prices drop to $149 and $174 respectively.
Except for 8K polling, the K2 HE provides the same level of gaming functionality as the Field75 HE.
NuPhy Field75 HE review: Verdict
The NuPhy Field75 HE is a great gaming keyboard.
However, the K2s value for money doesnt detract from the inherent strengths of the Field75 HE.
So, if the NuPhy has tugged on your heartstrings then Id say get it you wont be disappointed.
