NuPhy Kick75 hybrid mechanical keyboard gets prospective February launch and new details on customisation, 3D printable parts, and price

When NuPhy's new Kick75 first appeared last week, not much was known about the unique new mechanical keyboard, apart from that it would sport a flashy retro design and support both low-profile and full-height mechanical switches. Now, NuPhy has officially launched the pre-order page for the Kick75, giving us more information about what to expect from the upcoming wireless mechanical keyboard. 

While the pre-order page and the Kick75 microsite don't explicitly reveal much about the Kick75, there is some information to be gleaned from what is said on both. For starters, while the pre-order buy-in is $1, the final price is as-yet announced but will be revealed on February 18, 2025. 

It also seems like NuPhy is taking lessons learned from its NuPhy Air60 HE (curr. $139.99 on Amazon) and Air75 HE keyboards and applying them to the Kick75. According to the Kick75 microsite, the low-profile variant of the Kick75 will have switches with 3.4 mm of travel — matching some full-height switches for travel — and a full-POM design. In theory, the full-POM design should mean the switches get smoother throughout their lifespan, although POM isn't a universally admired switch material. 

NuPhy also confirmed that 3D models will be available for the Kick75, making it possible to 3D print your own accessories. This is not entirely unheard-of in the custom mechanical keyboard space, but it is somewhat uncommon when it comes to larger manufacturers and has the potential for a lot of community-generated improvements. 

Lastly, it seems as though the Kick75 follows in the footsteps of the Nos75. Instead of using separate switch sockets to accommodate both low-profile and full-height keycaps, the new Kick75 switches will use the same pin layout. While this is great news for customisation on the full-height front, it will limit which low-profile switches are available to use in the Kick75. 

Odyssey spreads gaming to the masses, just as kick75 wants to bring keyboards to everyone by standardizing the low and normal switches.

For the time being, it's still unclear how NuPhy plans to sell the Kick75, but the company prompts you to choose which variant you'd prefer in a survey after paying the $1 pre-order fee. This indicates that NuPhy plans on primarily selling the Kick75 as a pre-configured kit, with the alternative switch, top case, and plate as additional accessories to be purchased separately.