NuPhy - Air75 V2 vs SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023)
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | NuPhy - Air75 V2 | SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Polling rate | 1000 Hz | 8000 Hz |
| Hot-swappable | true | false |
| Wireless | true | false |
| Size | 75% | TKL |
Between the Air75 V2 and Apex Pro TKL (2023), the Air75 V2 comes out ahead in hot-swappable / wireless, while the Apex Pro TKL (2023) wins on polling rate / size. Overall, the Air75 V2 scores 64.5 and the Apex Pro TKL (2023) scores 56.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Air75 V2 edges ahead on the Mars Score (64.5 vs 56.6), but the 7.9-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Air75 V2 if you care most about hot-swappable / wireless. The biggest gaps in its favor are hot-swappable, wireless. The single most decisive one: Has Hot-swappable.
Pick the Apex Pro TKL (2023) if you care most about polling rate / size. Its strongest claims are polling rate, size. The single most decisive one: Polling rate — 700.00% more. 8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz.
Both ship with comparable rotary knob, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Air75 V2 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: NuPhy - Air75 V2 or SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023)?
NuPhy - Air75 V2 leads the current Mars Score by 7.9 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare size, wireless, hot-swappable against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose NuPhy - Air75 V2 if…
NuPhy - Air75 V2 has the measurable edge on is hot swap, is wireless.
Choose SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) if…
SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) has the measurable edge on polling rate hz, size.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why NuPhy - Air75 V2 wins
- ▲Has Hot-swappable.
- ▲Wireless: true (vs false).
Why SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) wins
- ▲Polling rate — 700.00% more. 8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz.
- ▲Size: TKL (vs 75%).
Spec comparison
Switches
| Spec | NuPhy - Air75 V2 | SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Switch type | Gateron Low-profile | OmniPoint 2.0 Hall-effect |
| Hot-swappable | truelead | false |
Layout & Build
| Spec | NuPhy - Air75 V2 | SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 75% | TKLlead |
| RGB | true | true |
| Rotary knob | false | false |
| Case material | Aluminum + Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | NuPhy - Air75 V2 | SteelSeries - Apex Pro TKL (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | truelead | false |
| 2.4 GHz | truelead | false |
| Battery | 120 hlead | 0 h |
| Polling rate | 1000 Hz | 8000 Hzlead |