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ANuPhy Air60 HE

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General

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Series

Air HE3Reviewrtings.com/keyboard/reviews/nuphy/air60-heRead 23 October 2026Public introduction names the Air HE series. The tested unit is Air60 HE, not Air75 HE.

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

Keyboard Air60 HE(Silver/Magnetic Jade), Keyboard Air60 HE(Silver/POM|Magnetic Jade)4Maker product pagepay.nuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Only the two switch configurations with wrist rest None and extra keycaps None are represented. Maker SKU POM|Magnetic Jade is the Magnetic Jade Pro option.

K521-R1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Product name Redragon K521-R 104-Key Wired Membrane Gaming Keyboard. Amazon calls the same listing K521, with model number K521.

GTIN / EAN

6976604916914, 69766049171884Maker product pagepay.nuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Exact barcodes for the same two unbundled configurations.

69503767253702Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboard.jsRead 23 October 2026Store product data: the one US variant has barcode 6950376725370.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Both standard switch options are temporarily sold out. No explicit discontinuation statement was found.

Available3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DRFGNWV1Read 23 October 2026Amazon shows In Stock at 15.99 USD with 4K+ bought in the past month. Sold by Redragon Official. The maker store page shows Sold Out for the same board.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Store page ships to US and the variant is US.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver4Maker product pagepay.nuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker SKU names both configurations Silver.

Black3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DRFGNWV1Read 23 October 2026Item details: Color Black, Style Classic. The listing also sells other styles in other prices and layouts that are not this model. The Redragon store page links to this ASIN. Seller is Redragon Official.

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Gaming1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Specification: Product Category Gaming Keyboard.

Sold asiParts fitted when sold. A complete keyboard includes switches and keycaps. Barebones includes neither.

Complete1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Complete1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Sold fully assembled with membrane keys.

Layout

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Form factoriLayout size or shape. A percentage describes the layout, not the number of keys.

60 %1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Full size1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Specification: Number of keys 104. Collection: Full-size Keyboards.

Layout standardiPhysical key layout standards sold for this model. Regional language names are listed separately.

ANSI1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

ANSI1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker photo: horizontal Enter, long left Shift and a backslash key above Enter. That is ANSI.

Regional layouts

US ANSI5Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/nuphy-air60-he-low-profile-magnetic-keyboard/3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Review introduction specifies modified US ANSI. Page 3 confirms stock Windows keycaps and included replacement macOS keycaps.

US1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Variant name US.

Keys in regional layoutiPhysical typing and function keys in the stated regional layout. Separate media buttons, macro buttons and rotary controls are excluded. A Touch ID or Lock key in a key row counts, as on Apple keyboards.

611Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker technical specifications: ANSI 60%, 61 keys.

1041Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Specification: Number of keys 104. The maker photo shows a standard 104-key layout with the right Windows and menu keys replaced by Fn and a backlight key.

Key legends for

Windows, macOS5Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/nuphy-air60-he-low-profile-magnetic-keyboard/3.htmlRead 23 October 2026

Windows1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker photo shows a Windows logo key.

Numpad

No6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0268/7297/1373/files/NuPhy_Air60_HE_Quick_Guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker photo shows a numpad.

Function row

No6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0268/7297/1373/files/NuPhy_Air60_HE_Quick_Guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker photo shows F1 to F12.

Dedicated arrow keys

No6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0268/7297/1373/files/NuPhy_Air60_HE_Quick_Guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker photo shows an inverted-T arrow cluster.

Navigation keysiAvailability of Home, End, Page Up and Page Down as dedicated keys or through an Fn layer.

Fn layer6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0268/7297/1373/files/NuPhy_Air60_HE_Quick_Guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 6 assigns Fn+W/S/A/D to Page Up, Page Down, Home and End. Arrow functions are also on the Fn layer. Complete layout has no dedicated arrows, F row or numpad.

Full1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker photo shows Ins, Home, Pg Up, Del, End and Pg Dn as separate keys.

Key stagger

Row-staggered5Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/nuphy-air60-he-low-profile-magnetic-keyboard/3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Hardware photographs show row-staggered rows.

Row-staggered1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker photo shows row-staggered keys.

Bottom row

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Low profile

Yes1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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Switches

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Switch sensing technologyiKey sensing technology. Hall effect and TMR are different sensor types. A mixed board is identified explicitly. Magnetic switch housing alone does not identify the sensor.

Magnetic (Hall effect)1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

Membrane1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Product name: Membrane Gaming Keyboard.

Switch feel

Linear5Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/nuphy-air60-he-low-profile-magnetic-keyboard/3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Page 3 explicitly says both low-profile Jade and Jade Pro are linear.

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Switch maker

Gateron1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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Switch models

Low-Profile Magnetic Jade, Low-Profile Magnetic Jade Pro1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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Switch stem

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Actuation forceiForce at the point where a key registers. Initial spring force is not actuation force. Adjustable switches require a stated actuation setting.

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Bottom-out forceiForce at the end of the switch travel. It is not the initial spring force or the tactile peak.

50 to 60gf4Maker product pagepay.nuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 20267Maker product pagepay.nuphy.com/products/gateron-low-profile-magnetic-jade-switchesRead 23 October 20268Maker product pagepay.nuphy.com/products/gateron-low-profile-magnetic-jade-pro-switchesRead 23 October 2026

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Tactile bump forceiPeak force of the tactile bump. It is not the force at initial movement or at bottom-out.

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Actuation pointiDistance before a key registers. For adjustable boards, the default profile or setting is stated in the source note.

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Total travel

3.5mm9Maker product pagegateron.com/products/gateron-low-profile-magnetic-jade-switchRead 23 October 2026Exact Low Profile Magnetic Jade physical travel 3.5 +/- 0.2 mm. Do not confuse it with the 3.3 mm keyboard actuation maximum.10Maker product pagegateron.com/products/gateron-full-pom-low-profile-magnetic-jade-pro-switch-setRead 23 October 2026Exact Full POM Low Profile Magnetic Jade Pro physical travel 3.5 +/- 0.2 mm.

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Rated keystrokes

100million7Maker product pagepay.nuphy.com/products/gateron-low-profile-magnetic-jade-switchesRead 23 October 2026NuPhy switch specification rates low-profile Jade at 100 million. The Pro page gives the same rating.8Maker product pagepay.nuphy.com/products/gateron-low-profile-magnetic-jade-pro-switchesRead 23 October 2026Low-profile Jade Pro specification: 100 million clicks.

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Factory-lubed switches

Yes9Maker product pagegateron.com/products/gateron-low-profile-magnetic-jade-switchRead 23 October 2026Exact switch specification says factory pre-lubed. Jade Pro has the same statement.10Maker product pagegateron.com/products/gateron-full-pom-low-profile-magnetic-jade-pro-switch-setRead 23 October 2026Factory pre-lubed.

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Adjustable actuation

Yes1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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Actuation rangeiSelectable actuation distances. These are settings, not a measured usable travel range.

Min0.1Max3.3mm1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Product page explicitly applies 0.1 to 3.3 mm to both Jade and Jade Pro. This is the selectable range, not physical travel.

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Actuation stepiSmallest documented increment between selectable actuation settings.

0.02mm11Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/nuphy-air60-he-low-profile-magnetic-keyboard/5.htmlRead 23 October 2026Software page explicitly documents 0.10 to 3.30 mm in 0.02 mm increments. A coarser 0.10 mm option is selectable. Firmware was updated before the review. Version is not stated.17Maker product pagenuphy.io/en-US/firmwareUpdateRead 23 October 2026Air60 HE firmware v105 dated August 30, 2024 explicitly supports minimum actuation adjustment precision 0.02 mm. RT adjustment precision is separately 0.01 mm.

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Per-key actuationiActuation can be configured individually for supported keys. The source note identifies any excluded keys.

Yes1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Web Driver text describes per-key rapid-trigger and sensitivity annotations.

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Rapid trigger

Yes1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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Minimum rapid trigger movementiSmallest selectable movement used to reset or reactivate a key. This is a setting, not measured accuracy.

0.01mm1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Rapid Trigger paragraph says 0.01 mm break.

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Multi-action keys

Yes1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Dynamic Keystroke supports up to four actions. Mod Tap and Hyper Tap are also described.

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SOCD handling

Yes1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Hall Effect paragraph names SOCD and Rapid Shift.

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Analog inputiCan send variable gamepad or joystick input. Magnetic sensing or adjustable actuation alone does not establish analog output.

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Hot-swap socketsiSwitches can be replaced without soldering. Magnetic compatibility must be checked separately.

Magnetic1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker requires the keyboard to be powered off before switch removal or insertion.

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Compatible switches

Gateron Low-Profile Magnetic Jade and Low-Profile Magnetic Jade Pro switches12Measurementtechteamgb.co.uk/2024/10/07/nuphy-air60-he-review-amazing-low-profile-magnetic-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Review explicitly states hot-swapping between these low-profile Jade options only.

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Stabilizers

Plate-mounted1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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Factory-lubed stabilizers

Yes5Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/nuphy-air60-he-low-profile-magnetic-keyboard/3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Page 3 observes factory-applied lubrication on the plate-mounted stabilizers.

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Keycaps

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Keycap material

Other1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Mixed stock set: PBT primary caps and transparent PC accent caps. The box list explicitly distinguishes extra PBT and PC caps. The schema has no mixed-material choice, so other represents the mix.

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Legend method

Dye-sub1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Keycaps paragraph states five-sided dye-sub nSA. Some reviews call it double-shot. Maker wording takes priority.

Doubleshot1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Features: Double-shot keycaps (permanent legends).

Keycap profile

Low profile1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker names its low-profile nSA profile.

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Keycap thickness

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Shine-through legendsiLight passes through the legends. Translucent keycap sides alone do not count.

No13Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/nuphy-air60-he-low-profile-magnetic-keyboard/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026Stock legends are opaque. Light through the gray plastic and transparent purple caps does not make the legends shine-through. Optional Canopus keycaps are excluded.

Yes1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Specification: Two-color translucent keycaps. The maker photos show the legends lit by the backlight.

Performance

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Polling rate per connectioniDocumented report rates for each connection. Required receivers or optional adapters are identified in the row and source note.

ANuPhy Air60 HE

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	8,000

Source1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

BRedragon K521-R 104-Key Wired Membrane Gaming Keyboard

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Max polling rate

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

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Polling rate (wired)

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Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

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Polling rate (Bluetooth)

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Scan rateiHow often the keyboard reads its switches. A USB report rate does not establish a scan rate.

8,000Hz1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Technical specifications explicitly list PCB scan rate 8000 Hz separately from polling.

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Input latency (claimed)iMaker-published input or response latency with conditions in the source note. Do not calculate this from polling rate.

0.1ms1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Detailed performance text claims 0.1 ms. It uses a CMSIS-DAP debug unit and subtracts instrument delay. Enter switch circuits are closed electronically, excluding physical pre-travel. The short feature list instead says 0.125 ms. The detailed 0.1 ms claim is retained as a claim.

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Key rollover per connectioniKeys registered simultaneously over the stated connection. Connection is omitted if the source does not specify it.

ANuPhy Air60 HE

Connection	Rollover
USB (wired)	NKRO

Source1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Technical specifications say N-key rollover. The device is explicitly wired-only.

BRedragon K521-R 104-Key Wired Membrane Gaming Keyboard

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Anti-ghosting

Yes13Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/nuphy-air60-he-low-profile-magnetic-keyboard/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026Review introduction labels full USB NKRO as anti-ghosting. Page 6 confirms NKRO with Aqua test and no chatter with Switch Hitter.

Yes1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Features: 25-key rollover anti-ghosting. The Amazon listing says 19 keys anti-ghosting. Neither figure fits a rollover option, so key_rollover is left out.

Adjustable debounce

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Minimum debounce

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Measured

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Latency per connection (measured)iReviewer measurements for one tested setup per row. Settings and test method are stated in the source note. Missing conditions are not inferred.

ANuPhy Air60 HE

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Setting	Single key (ms)
USB (wired)	8,000	Low-Profile Magnetic Jade Pro, 1.2 mm actuation	4.6

Source12Measurementtechteamgb.co.uk/2024/10/07/nuphy-air60-he-review-amazing-low-profile-magnetic-mechanical-keyboardRead 23 October 2026October 7, 2024 review. OSLTT CS peripherals testing key, physical key taps at 1.2 mm actuation and 8000 Hz. Mean 4.6 ms includes physical pre-travel. Firmware version and Rapid Trigger setting are not stated. This result must not be compared directly with the maker electronic-switch test that excludes pre-travel.

BRedragon K521-R 104-Key Wired Membrane Gaming Keyboard

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Actuation point (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Total travel (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Operating force (measured)iReviewer-measured force at actuation. The switch and actuation setting are stated in the source note.

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Typing noise (measured)iReviewer-measured A-weighted typing sound level. Measurement distance and conditions are stated in the source note.

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Battery life (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iReviewer-measured keyboard weight without cable or wrist rest. The tested configuration is stated in the source note.

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Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired)1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Features explicitly says wired only.

USB (wired)1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Specification: Connection Wired.

Wireless technology

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Bluetooth

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Bluetooth device slots

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Devices it can switch betweeniDistinct device connections available for switching. Do not infer this by adding wireless modes or paired Bluetooth slots.

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Device switchingiControl used to switch between paired device hosts. Connection-mode and OS switches are described separately.

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Receiver connector

None1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Explicit wired-only connection. No receiver is used.

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Receiver storage in keyboard

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Receiver shared with other devices

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Wireless range

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Detachable cable

Yes5Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/nuphy-air60-he-low-profile-magnetic-keyboard/3.htmlRead 23 October 2026

No1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Same photo: the cable is fixed.

Port on keyboard

USB-C5Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/nuphy-air60-he-low-profile-magnetic-keyboard/3.htmlRead 23 October 2026

None1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker photo shows the cable leaving the top edge and no port on the keyboard.

Cable plug

USB-A5Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/nuphy-air60-he-low-profile-magnetic-keyboard/3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Page 3 and accessories page describe a detachable cable with a right-angle USB-C keyboard plug and USB-A host plug.

USB-A3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DRFGNWV1Read 23 October 2026Item details: Connectivity Technology USB-A. Some regional retailers describe a Type-C cable for the RGB Netherbane, which is not this listing.

Cable

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Cable length

1.5m1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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USB passthrough

No5Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/nuphy-air60-he-low-profile-magnetic-keyboard/3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Page 3 complete port inspection identifies only the keyboard USB-C connection. The exact PC Gamer review also explicitly states Extra ports: None.15Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-keyboards/nuphy-air60-he-reviewRead 23 October 2026Specification explicitly says Extra ports: None. Its onboard storage None claim conflicts with TechPowerUp, so storage fields are omitted.

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Works withiSystems on which the keyboard works. Configuration software may have narrower system support.

Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, iPadOS, Android1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 202614Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/nuphy-air60-he-tiny-profile-huge-performanceRead 23 October 2026Exact-model spec table explicitly lists iPadOS along with the systems in the maker specification.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Features: Windows 10/11 plus macOS compatible. The Specification row lists only Windows 10 down to Windows XP. The Features line and the Amazon listing are stored.

Consoles

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PlayStation, Xbox3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DRFGNWV1Read 23 October 2026Title: Compatible with PC, Mac, PS4/5, Xbox. Bullet: Windows XP to Win11, PS4-5, Xbox, MacOS, no driver required. The Redragon store page does not mention consoles.

Battery

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Battery type

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Number of batteriesiNumber of replaceable AA or AAA cells required. Internal rechargeable battery packs are not counted here.

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Battery capacity

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User-replaceable battery

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Battery life per mode (claimed)iMaker estimates. Store one published native duration unit per row: hours, days or months. Days and months describe calendar use including idle time, not continuous runtime. Do not convert calendar estimates into hours. Connection, lighting and polling rate are included only when published. Brightness, workload, screen status, sleep settings and up-to qualifiers go in the source note.

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Longest battery life (claimed)iLongest maker estimate published in hours across the listed modes. Rows published in days or months do not contribute. Conditions can differ between products.

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Battery life, lighting offiLongest maker estimate published in hours with lighting off. Calendar-day and calendar-month estimates are not converted and do not contribute.

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Battery life, lighting oniLongest maker estimate published in hours with lighting enabled. Calendar-day and calendar-month estimates are not converted and do not contribute. Brightness and display conditions are stated in the source note.

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Battery life, backlight on (claimed)iLongest maker up-to estimate published in calendar days with backlighting enabled. Includes idle time and the source-defined usage pattern, not continuous runtime. Brightness, workload, connection and sleep conditions remain in the table and source note. Hours and months are not converted.

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Battery life, backlight off (claimed)iLongest maker up-to estimate published in calendar months with backlighting off. Includes idle time and the source-defined usage pattern, not continuous runtime. Workload, connection and sleep conditions remain in the table and source note. Hours and days are not converted.

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Charging port

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Full charge timeiPublished time for a full charge. Approximate times remain qualified in the source note.

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Quick charge

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Use while charging

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Solar charging

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Battery indicator

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Build

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Case material

Aluminum top case, ABS bottom case1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

ABS3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DRFGNWV1Read 23 October 2026Item details: Keyboard Plate Material ABS. Amazon names it plate material and it is stored as the case material.

Plate material

Aluminium16Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/nuphy-air60-he-low-profile-magnetic-keyboard/4.htmlRead 23 October 2026Disassembly shows the aluminum top case is also the switch plate. The maker calls the mount top.

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Mount style

Top1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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Flex cuts in PCB

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Sound dampeningiDampening layers the maker or a review names. Foam whose position in the stack is not stated is foam. Films, pads and silicone parts that fit no other option are other.

PCB foam, Plate foam, Silicone bottom1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Sound paragraph explicitly names PCB foam, plate foam and bottom silicone.

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Typing anglesiKeyboard slope for each supported foot position, starting with the lowest. An adjustable-foot count does not establish angles. When the maker publishes only the angle with the feet out, that angle is stored alone.

3.1°, 7°, 10°1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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Spill resistant

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Yes1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Features: spill-resistant design plus ergonomic tilt.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DRFGNWV1Read 23 October 2026Infographic: Spill-resistant Protection. Prevent accidental spills from interrupting your game.

IP rating

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Lighting

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Backlight

RGB per key13Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/nuphy-air60-he-low-profile-magnetic-keyboard/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026Lighting section explicitly states full 16.8 million RGB per-key lighting.

RGB zones1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Features: 6-zone RGB backlighting. Specification: Lighting Rainbow.

LED position

South-facing1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Technical specifications: south-facing RGB LED.

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Lighting zones

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61Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Features: 6-zone RGB backlighting.

Brightness levelsiSelectable onboard brightness steps. The source note states whether the off position is included.

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41Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Features: 4 brightness levels. It is not stated whether off is counted.

Side or underglow lighting

Yes13Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/nuphy-air60-he-low-profile-magnetic-keyboard/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026Two separate sidelights with independent controls.

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Lighting sensors

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Lighting sync

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Controls

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Media keysiPlayback controlled by separate buttons, an Fn layer or a multifunction knob/rocker. Volume controls are listed separately, and knob presses are excluded from the separate media-button count.

Fn layer6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0268/7297/1373/files/NuPhy_Air60_HE_Quick_Guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 5 shows Fn+J/K/L for previous, play/pause and next. Fn+M mutes and Fn+comma/period controls volume.

Fn layer3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DRFGNWV1Read 23 October 2026Infographic: 12 multimedia functions through Fn plus F1 to F12 (media player, play/pause, volume down and up, mute, next and previous track, stop, e-mail, home page, calculator and lock keyboard).

Separate media buttonsiSeparate physical buttons for playback or mute, counted once each. Fn shortcuts, macro buttons, knob presses and roller presses are excluded.

06Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0268/7297/1373/files/NuPhy_Air60_HE_Quick_Guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Complete 61-key layout has shared Fn shortcuts and no separate media or macro keys or rotary controls.

03Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DRFGNWV1Read 23 October 2026The photo shows no separate media buttons. Media functions are Fn layer shortcuts.

Volume control

Keys6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0268/7297/1373/files/NuPhy_Air60_HE_Quick_Guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Keys3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DRFGNWV1Read 23 October 2026Infographic: Fn plus F2 and F3 for volume down and up, Fn plus F4 for mute.

Knobs

06Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0268/7297/1373/files/NuPhy_Air60_HE_Quick_Guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

01Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026No knob in the maker photo.

Programmable knob

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Knob press

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Separate macro keysiSeparate physical keys or buttons intended for macros. Excludes ordinary remappable keys, media buttons and a dedicated software-launch button.

06Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0268/7297/1373/files/NuPhy_Air60_HE_Quick_Guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

01Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026No separate macro keys in the maker photo.

Built-in screen

None6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0268/7297/1373/files/NuPhy_Air60_HE_Quick_Guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Complete layout and hardware diagrams show no screen, touchpad or fingerprint reader.

None1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026No screen in the maker photo.

Touchpad

No6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0268/7297/1373/files/NuPhy_Air60_HE_Quick_Guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

No1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026No touchpad in the maker photo.

Fingerprint reader

No6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0268/7297/1373/files/NuPhy_Air60_HE_Quick_Guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026

No1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026No fingerprint reader in the maker photo.

OS mode switch

Switch6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0268/7297/1373/files/NuPhy_Air60_HE_Quick_Guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 1 shows physical M1 gaming, M2 Win and M3 Mac modes.

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Windows key lock

Yes6Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0268/7297/1373/files/NuPhy_Air60_HE_Quick_Guide.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 1 says gaming mode can disable the Win key.

Yes3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0DRFGNWV1Read 23 October 2026Infographic: FN plus Win locks the Windows key.

Software

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Software

NuPhyIO1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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Software runs on

Web1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker says Chromium-based browsers on Mac, Windows and Linux.

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Open firmware

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Onboard memory

Yes17Maker product pagenuphy.io/en-US/firmwareUpdateRead 23 October 2026Select Air60 HE Update History. Firmware v110 dated October 23, 2024 explicitly fixes keyboard data-storage errors. Firmware v112 dated November 22, 2024 fixes M3 mode not saving trigger settings. This maker evidence confirms keyboard storage and takes priority over PC Gamer table Onboard storage: None. TechPowerUp also explicitly says settings are saved on the keyboard.

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Onboard profilesiProfiles stored on the keyboard, including fixed defaults when the maker counts them. Software-only profiles are excluded.

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Macros

Yes1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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Macros stored onboardiRecorded command sequences run from keyboard storage without the configuration app. Onboard lighting or remapping alone does not establish this.

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Key remapping

Yes1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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LayersiTotal key mapping layers including the base layer. Lighting effect layers and profile slots are excluded.

41Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker supports 12 mapping layers divided into three modes with four layers each, including the base. Four layers are available in each active mode.

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User firmware updates

Yes17Maker product pagenuphy.io/en-US/firmwareUpdateRead 23 October 2026Official update history explicitly requests Air60 HE firmware updates and supports firmware restoration. August 30, 2024 added Air60 HE. No software or firmware was installed during research.

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Ergonomics

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Wrist rest

None1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Reference configurations choose None for the separately sold Mono wrist-rest add-on.

None1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026No wrist rest in the package contents.

Wrist rest material

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Tenting

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Tenting angles

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiKeyboard body dimensions with fitted keycaps, without wrist rest and with feet folded. Any different measurement condition is stated in the source note. Width is the longest side, depth runs front to back and height is the thickness. Map by size when the maker's labels differ.

Width297.2Depth107.2mm(11.7 × 4.2 in)1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Width and depth from technical specifications. Maker drawing measures the 18.8 mm rear and 13.2 mm front case edges without the fitted keycap tops, so those heights are omitted.

Width434Depth128Height31mm(17.1 × 5 × 1.2 in)1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Weight & Size: Product Size (L x W x H) 43.4X12.8X3.1cm. Mapped by size: width 434, depth 128, height 31. The measurement conditions are not stated.

Dimensions with wrist rest

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Keyboard weightiKeyboard without cable or wrist rest. Weights that include accessories cannot be stored here. A cable that cannot be removed is included. Replaceable batteries are included, as built-in batteries are.

534g(1.2 lb)1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker keyboard weight 534 grams. TechPowerUp lists 611 g in its specification table without a measurement method. Maker claim takes priority.

581g(1.3 lb)1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Weight & Size: Product Weight 0.581kg.

Weight including wrist restiKeyboard plus supplied wrist rest, excluding packaging. The source note identifies any included cable.

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Box dimensions

Width165Height35Depth330mm(6.5 × 1.4 × 13 in)18Retailer pagetomauri.com/products/air60-he-silver-low-profile-magnetic-jadeRead 23 October 2026Exact Jade configuration individual package dimensions. Separate 18.6 kg carton weight is for 20 units and is excluded.

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Box weightiOne retail package including its contents. A multi-unit shipping carton weight is excluded.

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Certifications

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Platform certifications

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Air60 HE Keyboard, 1.5 m cable, Keycap/Switch Puller, 5 Extra PBT Keycaps, 10 Extra PC Keycaps, Quick Guide/Poster1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Current global box list. Australian distributor lists six PBT and 12 PC extras and a sticker set, so that older bundle list is not copied.

Keyboard, User Manual1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Package Contents: 1 x Keyboard, 1 x User Manual.

Cables included

ANuPhy Air60 HE

Type	Count
USB-A to right-angle USB-C cable	1

Source1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Maker lists one 1.5 m cable. Connector details are established by TechPowerUp.5Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/nuphy-air60-he-low-profile-magnetic-keyboard/3.htmlRead 23 October 2026

BRedragon K521-R 104-Key Wired Membrane Gaming Keyboard

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Spare switches

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Links

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Product page

nuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboard1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

redragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboard1Maker product pageredragon.com/products/redragon-k521-r-104-key-wired-membrane-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Redragon US store page. The only variant is US at 25.99 USD and it shows Sold Out on the access date. The page has a Buy on Amazon button that links to Amazon listing B0DRFGNWV1. The page has no description text.

Spec sheet

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Manual

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0268/7297/1373/files/NuPhy_Air60_HE_Quick_Guide.pdf1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pagenuphy.com/products/nuphy-air60-he-magnetic-switch-gaming-keyboardRead 23 October 2026Global store one-year limited warranty. Market is not named.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all keyboards.