Compare GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro vs NuPhy Air60 HE

P1 GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
P2 NuPhy Air60 HE

Comparison Takeaways

GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro

Where It Has the Edge

  • legend visibility is 4.8 vs 2.2. A reviewer praised the oversized themed legends as still very legible despite the bold styling.
  • stabilizer quality is 4.4 vs 2.5. One reviewer said the stabilizers sounded pretty good.
  • hot-swappable switches is 4.4 vs 2.5. One reviewer highlighted the Hall-effect switches as easy to swap.
  • key spacing is 4.4 vs 2.5. One reviewer praised the layout gaps and spacing for making arrow navigation easy by touch.

NuPhy Air60 HE

Where It Has the Edge

  • cable quality is 4.3 vs 2.0. Cable quality was mixed: the included angled cable was praised, while one reviewer found the side-port cable setup...
  • portability is 3.6 vs 2.3. Portability was mixed: reviewers liked the small, light body but repeatedly noted that wired-only operation undercuts travel appeal.
  • value for money is 4.2 vs 3.5. Value for money was usually praised, especially versus other Hall Effect boards, but one negative review argued the...
  • typing comfort is 4.0 vs 3.3. Typing comfort was praised by some reviewers as excellent, but others reported accuracy issues from the flat/light low-profile...
Average score
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.1
Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
3.9
acoustics
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.1

Sound impressions were generally positive and clacky, though one review framed it as a louder, more direct sound.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
4.2

Acoustics were generally liked, especially the muted or satisfying low-profile sound, but some reviewers criticized the space bar or found the sound lackluster.

actuation consistency
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.4

Actuation tuning was viewed positively where tested, with reviewers describing it as accurate and working well.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
4.8

Actuation behavior was described as stable and reliable, especially with the dual-rail switches and dependable Hall Effect functions.

backlight brightness
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.3

One reviewer said the RGB backlighting gets pretty bright.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
4.5

Backlight brightness was praised as bright and usable without being obnoxious.

build quality
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.6

Build quality received strong praise across reviews, with repeated comments about premium feel, sturdy construction, and high quality.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
4.5

Build quality was broadly praised, with reviewers describing the board as sturdy, solid, premium-feeling, or well put together.

cable quality
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
2.0

The included cable disappointed one reviewer because it was not braided.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
4.3

Cable quality was mixed: the included angled cable was praised, while one reviewer found the side-port cable setup limiting for custom cables.

compatibility
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.0

Compatibility comments were modestly positive for keycap support and Windows/Mac switching.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
4.3

Compatibility was positive in the reviews that tested or valued laptop use plus Mac, PC, and Linux support.

connectivity
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
2.0

Connectivity was a notable drawback for reviewers who wanted wireless, because the keyboard is wired-only.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
2.4

Connectivity was the most repeated drawback because the board is wired-only and side USB or cable placement bothered several reviewers.

customization options
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.5

Customization was praised for Hall-effect tuning, broad feature access, and the number of available controls.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
4.5

Customization options were strongly praised for remapping, actuation tuning, lighting, layers, and Hall Effect controls.

design aesthetics
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.0

Design was the most polarizing trait, ranging from love and excitement to strong dislike of the Neon Graffiti look.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
4.4

Design aesthetics were usually praised as stylish, distinctive, and attractive, though a few reviewers disliked the keycap color mix in person.

desk space efficiency
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.0

One reviewer found the 75% layout not too sparse while still keeping most needed keys outside the numpad.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
4.5

Desk space efficiency was praised for freeing mouse space in gaming setups.

durability
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.7

One review expected the keyboard to withstand years of use.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
3.3

Durability was mixed, with PBT legends and solid keycaps praised, but one reviewer strongly criticized scratching during use and travel.

ease of switch replacement
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.4

One reviewer said the switches can be swapped easily.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
4.0

Switch replacement appeared physically easy in the one review that discussed removal directly.

ergonomics
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.1

The adjustable legs were viewed positively for typing angle control and satisfying physical feedback.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
4.0

Ergonomics received limited but positive support around comfort adjustments and wrist positioning.

extra gaming features
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.5

Reviewers valued the extra Hall-effect gaming features, especially Rapid Trigger, LKP, and customizable behavior.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
4.0

Extra gaming features were extensive and often praised, though SOCD/Hyper Tap-style features raised usefulness or fairness concerns for some reviewers.

frame rigidity
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.6

The frame and case were praised as heavy duty, sturdy, high quality, and unusually detailed.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
5.0

Frame rigidity was strongly praised in the PC Gamer review, which reported no flex or creaking.

gaming performance
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.6

Gaming performance was one of the strongest areas, with reviewers calling it a clear gamer improvement and strong in fast-paced play.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
4.6

Gaming performance was one of the strongest areas, with reviewers praising speed, responsiveness, Hall Effect control, and compact competitive use.

hot-swappable switches
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.4

One reviewer highlighted the Hall-effect switches as easy to swap.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
2.5

Hot-swap support was limited in practical value because compatible low-profile magnetic switch choices were narrow.

keycap quality
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
3.7

Keycap opinions split sharply: several reviewers liked the texture or quality, while one strongly disliked the painted feel.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
3.1

Keycap quality split reviewers sharply: some praised PBT feel and solidity, while others disliked slipperiness, light bleed, scratching, or average legends.

key responsiveness
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.7

Responsiveness was a consistent strength, with reviewers reporting prompt command registration and instant key presses.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
4.6

Responsiveness was a major strength across reviews, with reviewers praising fast keystrokes, snappy switches, and responsive in-game behavior.

key spacing
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.4

One reviewer praised the layout gaps and spacing for making arrow navigation easy by touch.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
2.5

Key spacing was criticized by reviewers who felt the flat or wide keys could cause accidental presses or strange typing.

key stability
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.6

One reviewer praised the switches as stable with minimal wiggle or wobble.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
4.7

Key stability was praised when reviewers focused on dual-rail or low-wobble behavior, with only limited criticism elsewhere.

latency
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.7

Latency impressions were very positive, with reviewers reporting no lag and one latency test calling the measured result crazy fast.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
4.6

Latency was consistently praised as very low or imperceptible, with reviewers tying the board’s wired design and 8K capability to fast response.

layout options
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.4

Layout-related feedback was positive for alternative layout presets and a liked layout with function layers.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
2.7

Layout options were a common limitation because the 60% layout omits arrows, function keys, and navigation keys that several reviewers missed.

legend visibility
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.8

A reviewer praised the oversized themed legends as still very legible despite the bold styling.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
2.2

Legend visibility drew criticism because several reviewers found the legends, translucent keys, or light bleed distracting or unclear.

macro customization
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
No score yet
Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
3.3

Macro customization was mixed because one review praised available macros and custom delays while another said macro creation was missing.

materials quality
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.6

Materials were praised for metal feel, premium heft, and high-quality aluminum construction.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
3.8

Materials quality was mixed: aluminum and PBT elements earned praise, while one reviewer criticized scratch-prone plastic and coatings.

media controls
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.2

Media controls were received positively as tactile and useful, especially for editing and day-to-day use.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
No score yet
noise level
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
3.9

Noise feedback was mixed-positive: one reviewer found it louder and clacky, while another noted it did not sound scratchy.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
4.3

Noise level was considered office-friendly or pleasantly controlled rather than truly silent.

polling rate
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.1

Most reviewers treated the 8,000Hz polling as effective or accurate, though one called the practical benefit a marketing gimmick.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
3.9

Polling rate was viewed as a strong spec, though reviewers also cautioned that 8K may be imperceptible or cause jitter for some setups.

portability
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
2.3

Portability was a weakness because reviewers pointed to the board's weight, legs, and lack of Bluetooth for travel use.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
3.6

Portability was mixed: reviewers liked the small, light body but repeatedly noted that wired-only operation undercuts travel appeal.

profile management
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.6

One reviewer found profile switching easy.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
3.3

Profile management was mixed: the physical switch was appreciated, but the three-profile limit was a possible deal-breaker.

rapid trigger support
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.5

Rapid trigger was repeatedly praised as useful for gaming, competitive advantage, and quick key deactivation.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
4.8

Rapid Trigger support was repeatedly praised as responsive and useful, with reviewers noting near-instant reset and practical gaming benefits.

reliability
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
3.6

Reliability was mostly fine in one review, but rare spacebar double clicking kept the score from being high.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
2.3

Reliability drew concerns from firmware-update problems and feet that did not lock securely in one critical review.

RGB customization
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.4

RGB customization was viewed favorably through dual-system personalization, many effects, and customizable modes.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
4.5

RGB customization was viewed positively, with reviewers liking the available effects, side lighting, and web-based lighting controls.

RGB lighting quality
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.6

Lighting quality drew broad praise for underglow, dual RGB systems, glow, side lights, and leg lights.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
3.8

RGB lighting quality was usually praised for brightness and visual effect, but keycap light bleed made it look odd to some reviewers.

size and form factor
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.2

The 75% form factor was considered usable and not overly crowded, with enough keys for most needs outside a numpad.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
4.0

Size and form factor were usually praised for compactness and novelty, though one reviewer questioned the low-profile value because travel distance felt full-size.

software quality
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.2

Software feedback leaned positive for web-based customization and ease of use, though one reviewer experienced an early stuck state.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
4.7

Software quality was one of the most consistently praised attributes, with reviewers liking the web app, stability, clean UI, and broad controls.

sound dampening
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.2

Reviewers connected the board's dampened build with a clean, clacky sound and visible effort to improve acoustics.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
4.7

Sound dampening was praised when reviewers mentioned the foam and silicone layers, which helped make the thin board sound more refined.

stabilizer quality
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.4

One reviewer said the stabilizers sounded pretty good.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
2.5

Stabilizer quality was a recurring weak spot, mostly because multiple reviewers singled out the space bar for wobble, rattle, or clanky sound.

switch feel
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.6

Reviewers liked the Gateron Jade feel, describing the switches as nice to type on and hard to beat among linears.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
4.5

Reviewers generally liked the low-profile magnetic Jade switches for smoothness, snappiness, and comfort, though one reviewer found the light force required adjustment.

switch options
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
2.7

Switch choice was a limitation: reviewers noted Hall-effect switches are restricted to linears and wished for more stock options.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
2.0

Switch choice was criticized as narrow, with reviewers noting the current low-profile magnetic ecosystem leaves only the two Gateron LP Jade variants.

typing comfort
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
3.3

Typing comfort was acceptable but not excellent in one review, mainly because the keycap feel limited the experience.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
4.0

Typing comfort was praised by some reviewers as excellent, but others reported accuracy issues from the flat/light low-profile feel.

typing feel
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
3.8

Typing feel was mixed: one review praised the out-of-box experience, while another said the keycap surface took away from it.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
3.6

Typing feel was the most divided core attribute: several reviewers loved it, while others found the keycaps, low-profile shape, or light actuation less satisfying.

value for money
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
3.5

Value was highly split: some reviewers felt the price was justified, while others called it expensive or not worth the money.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
4.2

Value for money was usually praised, especially versus other Hall Effect boards, but one negative review argued the price made little sense.

volume control
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
4.2

The volume lever/flipper was generally liked for tactile feel and practical usefulness.

Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
No score yet
wrist rest quality
Product 1: GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro
No score yet
Product 2: NuPhy Air60 HE
4.5

The optional wrist rest was liked in the one review that evaluated it, where it was described as comfortable and stable.