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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.

Apex Pro1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026Store master product Apex Pro.

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.

648421Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026US store product 64842, Apex Pro Mini Wireless - US. Language variants for other regions are not listed.

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.

8100529803311Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026Store product record gives UPC 810052980331.

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

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21 June 20224Press articlepress-start.com.au/news/tech-news/2022/06/21/the-steelseries-apex-pro-keyboard-is-getting-mini-versions-including-a-very-nice-mini-wireless-modelRead 11 October 2026Launch coverage dated 21 June 2022.

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.

Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026On sale on the SteelSeries US store.

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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$239.993Press articledexerto.com/tech/steelseries-announce-apex-pro-mini-60-keyboard-1852816Read 11 October 2026Apex Pro Mini Wireless US $239.99.

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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€259.993Press articledexerto.com/tech/steelseries-announce-apex-pro-mini-60-keyboard-1852816Read 11 October 2026Apex Pro Mini Wireless EU 259.99 euros. Tax treatment is not stated.

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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US, EU3Press articledexerto.com/tech/steelseries-announce-apex-pro-mini-60-keyboard-1852816Read 11 October 2026Launch prices are given for the US and the EU.

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.

Black1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026

Segment

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

Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026

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 pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026

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

60 %1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026

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 pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026

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.

US English1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026Store product is the US English layout.

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.

611Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026Store product photos show 61 keys: 14 + 14 + 13 + 12 + 8.

Key legends for

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

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Numpad

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

No1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026

Function row

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

No1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 202660 percent layout: the function row, arrow keys and navigation keys are Fn layer keys printed on the keycap sides.

Dedicated arrow keys

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

No1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026

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.

Fn layer1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026Home, End, Page Up and Page Down are Fn layer keys.

Key stagger

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

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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

Magnetic (Hall effect)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026OmniPoint 2.0 Adjustable HyperMagnetic Switches (Analog Hall Effect Magnetic Sensor).

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.

Linear6Maker product pagesteelseries.com/blog/omnipoint-2-next-step-adjustable-switches-847Read 11 October 2026OmniPoint switches have the smooth and linear feel of red mechanical switches. Written for the Apex Pro Mini with OmniPoint 2.0.

Switch maker

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

SteelSeries1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026

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

OmniPoint 2.0 Adjustable HyperMagnetic Switches1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026

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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1.8mm9Reviewpocket-lint.com/gadgets/reviews/pc-gaming/161894-steelseries-apex-pro-mini-wireless-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review says the switches are set to 1.8 mm as standard, before any adjustment.

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.

100million1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026Switch Rating: up to 100 million keystrokes.

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

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026Adjustable Actuation Points. The store copy also says the range is 0.1 mm to 4.0 mm. The range is not stored because the 2022 launch material and reviews give 0.2 mm to 3.8 mm and the same copy appears on the OmniPoint 3.0 models.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_wl_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026Use Engine inside SteelSeries GG to configure the adjustable actuation on a per-key basis.

Rapid trigger

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

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026Short description lists Rapid Trigger. The store copy also names Rapid Tap and Protection Mode.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 20262-in-1 action keys: two actions on one key, for example walking with a light touch or sprinting with a deep press.

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.

None8Reviewreviewed.com/tech/content/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-wireless-reviewRead 11 October 2026Review says the keyboard lacks hot-swappable key switches.

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.

PBT3Press articledexerto.com/tech/steelseries-announce-apex-pro-mini-60-keyboard-1852816Read 11 October 2026Keycaps designed with double shot PBT.7Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-wirelessRead 11 October 2026Textured doubleshot PBT keycaps.

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.

Doubleshot3Press articledexerto.com/tech/steelseries-announce-apex-pro-mini-60-keyboard-1852816Read 11 October 2026Double shot PBT keycaps.

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.

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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

BSteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless

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Max polling rate

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

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Polling rate (wired)

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Polling rate per connection

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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.

BSteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless

Rollover
NKRO

Source10Spec databasemechanical-keyboard.orgRead 11 October 2026Key Rollover: NKRO in the specification block for the wireless model, 543 g. Connection is not stated.

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.

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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.

BSteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless

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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), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026

Wireless technology

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Quantum 2.0 Wireless1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026Lag-free Quantum 2.0 Wireless with a 2.4GHz connection and Bluetooth 5.0.

Bluetooth

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5.01Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026

Bluetooth device slots

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32Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_wl_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026The keyboard can pair with and store three Bluetooth device profiles, defined with the 1, 2 or 3 keys.

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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Keys2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_wl_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026SteelSeries Function key + Enter + 1, 2 or 3 cycles through the paired devices. The Wireless Mode Switch only selects 2.4 GHz or Bluetooth.

Receiver connector

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

USB-C2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_wl_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026USB-C Wireless Dongle (item 10).

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

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026Connection: Detachable USB Type-C.

Port on keyboard

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

USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026

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-A2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_wl_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026Package contents: USB-C to USB-A cable.

Cable

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Braided1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026The box contains a USB-C to USB-A cable. The guide calls it braided.2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_wl_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026Package contents: Detachable Braided USB-C to USB-A Cable.

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 pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026Windows, Xbox, PlayStation and Mac OS X. Not all software features work on Mac OS.

Consoles

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PlayStation, Xbox1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026

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.

ANuPhy Air60 HE

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BSteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless

Connection	Lighting	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	On	30
Bluetooth	On	40

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 202630 hours (Wireless) and 40 hours (Bluetooth with default lighting). Default lighting is stored as lighting on.

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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40h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

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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40h=CalculatedFrom Battery life per mode (claimed)

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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USB-C2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_wl_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026USB-C jack (item 7).

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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Key lighting2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_wl_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026Below 5 percent the keyboard pulses red. While charging the ESC key flashes green and turns solid green when full.

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

Aluminum top plate, plastic case1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026Premium aluminum top plate in the store copy. Reviews describe a plastic body.7Reviewtrustedreviews.com/reviews/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-wirelessRead 11 October 2026Aircraft-grade aluminium top plate and a thick chassis with no deck flex.8Reviewreviewed.com/tech/content/steelseries-apex-pro-mini-wireless-reviewRead 11 October 2026Material: aluminum top plate surrounded by hard plastic.

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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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 per key1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026Lighting: Per Key RGB Illumination.

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

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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 layer2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_wl_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026Multimedia keys (item 4) are reached with the SteelSeries Function key.

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.

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Volume control

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

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Knobs

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

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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

02Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_wl_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026The Macro Recording key (item 2) is an Fn layer key, not a separate macro key.

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.

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Touchpad

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

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Fingerprint reader

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

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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.

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Software

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Software

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

SteelSeries GG (Engine)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026SteelSeries Engine for Windows 8.1 or newer and Mac OS X 10.13 or newer. Engine runs inside SteelSeries GG.

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.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026

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

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51Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026On-Board Memory: 5 Custom Profiles.

Macros

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

Yes2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_wl_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026On-the-fly macro recording and Engine macros.

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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Yes2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_wl_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026On-the-fly macro recording with the SteelSeries Function key + Macro Recording key. The macro is assigned to a key.

Key remapping

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

Yes2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_wl_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026Engine customizes lighting, macros and more, and a Meta layer is described by reviewers.

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 pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026

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.

Width293Depth103Height40.3mm(11.5 × 4.1 × 1.6 in)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026Width 293 mm, depth 103 mm, height 40.3 mm.

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.

543g(1.2 lb)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026543 g / 1.2 lbs. Trusted Reviews lists 662 g, which is not used.

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.

Apex Pro Mini Wireless Gaming Keyboard, USB-C to USB-A Cable, Product Information Guide, Keycap Puller, USB-C Wireless Dongle, Wireless Extension Adapter1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026Box Content list on the store page.

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

BSteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Wireless

Type	Count
Detachable braided USB-C to USB-A cable	1

Source2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_wl_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026Package contents list one Detachable Braided USB-C to USB-A Cable.

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

steelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-pro1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-keyboards/apex-proRead 11 October 2026

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

downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_wl_pig_web.pdf2Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/KB_apex_pro_mini_wl_pig_web.pdfRead 11 October 2026

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.

1year5Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/221391568-Warranty-Policy-What-does-my-warranty-cover-and-how-long-does-it-lastRead 11 October 2026North America and APAC include at least 1 year of limited warranty from the date of purchase. EU products carry a 2-year minimum. Stored for the US model.

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