Sanyō Godō Gaisha introduces NuPhy’s latest low-profile mechanical keyboards , the Air65 V3 and Air100 V3 , in Japan, offering advanced customisation, long battery life, and a slim aluminium chassis aimed at users seeking both portability and control.
Sanyō Godō Gaisha has started selling NuPhy’s Air65 V3 and Air100 V3 keyboard ranges in Japan, adding two low-profile mechanical models aimed at users who want a slimmer chassis without giving up customisation. According to the company’s own launch note, sales are available through BicCamera.com, Yodobashi.com and DIGIART, with some listings on pre-order and delivery expected from the next business day in the fastest cases. NuPhy framed the V3 line in April as part of a broader push to make low-profile keyboards feel less compromised for everyday work. The Air65 V3 uses a 65% layout, while the Air100 V3 keeps the numpad and targets users who prefer a full-size format. NuPhy’s product page for the Air100 V3 describes it as a 99-key compact full-size board.
Both models are offered in ANSI and JIS versions, and the Japanese-layout editions include a split space bar. They also work with NuPhy IO 2.0, a browser-based configuration tool for remapping keys, creating macros and adjusting lighting. That approach gives the line a more conventional software layer than many thin keyboards, which often trade away advanced setup options in the name of portability. The company has positioned the series around the idea that users should not have to choose between a slim form factor and deeper control over how the keyboard behaves.
The hardware is built around an aluminium case that NuPhy says is as thin as 13.2mm at its slimmest point, with CNC machining and anodised finishing. Both keyboards use Gateron and NuPhy’s jointly developed Nano low-profile switches, which are said to deliver 3.5mm of travel, closer to a standard mechanical key than many laptop-style alternatives. NuPhy’s materials also point to gasket mounting, a detachable knob and tri-mode connectivity through USB-C, Bluetooth 5.0 and 2.4GHz wireless. The boards are rated for use across macOS, Windows, Android and iOS, and the Japanese launch material says they have also obtained technical compliance certification for sale in Japan.
Feature set and endurance differ by size. The Air65 V3 weighs about 635g and uses a 2,500mAh battery, while the Air100 V3 weighs about 950g and carries a 4,000mAh cell. NuPhy says the larger model can run for up to 1,000 hours with lighting off, and the Japanese launch material says both boards support long battery life when backlighting is disabled. Each model includes a rotary knob, a light bar that can show battery status and typing speed, and more than 20 lighting modes. The result is a product line that is clearly pitched at buyers who want a thinner keyboard, but not a stripped-back one.
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