Lofree Flow84 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Linear Switch - White

Hype is real. The phantom switches are not the lightest of tactiles. In comparison, the GateronxNuphy switches are light tactiles. Satisfies my craving for good keyboard typing experience. This keyboard will benefit if there’s a little bit more height since keycap profile is flat. Sound is thockier in real life versus the video

Fantastic typing experience & more amazing customer service!

For the past three weeks, my typing experience on the Kailh PHANTOM Tactile keyboard (in MacOS) was incredible! Although it was a low profile keyboard with shorter pitch, the tactile typing 'feel' of their Phantom tactile switch was amazing for my daily use (pretty much 100% work related).Unfortunately, the keyboard stopped working for some unknown reason just the other day - tried to trouble shoot with guidance from Whatgeek customer support team, but nothing seemed to work. After few tries, Echo from Whatgeek Service Team graciously offered to send out a new unit, free of charge. That is an A+ customer service in my book! A huge kudos and thanks to Echo and the team!

Great keyboard

This could easily be the endgame keyboard for those who come from Apple's Magical keyboard. Its form factor is Apple-like, sleek, thin and low profile. And the typing is smooth, fast and with a tactile feedback that is both similar as different.Definitely a big step up in feel and sound compared to Logitech's Mechanical Mini, although I still find the Logi to be excellent as well.I like this Lofree keyboard a lot for said looks, feel and sound. But I have to confess that I type faster on the Logitech, I think it is because Lofree's 3.9 degrees angle is just a bit too low for me. The Logitech can be set to an 8 degree angle.Some pros:Sleek, minimal Apple like design.Excellent typing experience, in both tactile feel and sound. No ringing or scratchiness.Keys ... MoreThis could easily be the endgame keyboard for those who come from Apple's Magical keyboard. Its form factor is Apple-like, sleek, thin and low profile. And the typing is smooth, fast and with a tactile feedback that is both similar as different.Definitely a big step up in feel and sound compared to Logitech's Mechanical Mini, although I still find the Logi to be excellent as well.I like this Lofree keyboard a lot for said looks, feel and sound. But I have to confess that I type faster on the Logitech, I think it is because Lofree's 3.9 degrees angle is just a bit too low for me. The Logitech can be set to an 8 degree angle.Some pros:Sleek, minimal Apple like design.Excellent typing experience, in both tactile feel and sound. No ringing or scratchiness.Keys have a low profile, so ideal for those who are used to laptop keyboardsPortable. Low in weight, but it still feels solid because of the metal construction.Solid Bluetooth connection, although I use it wired only.Some minors:The battery indicator light on the front is very bright and is always on.The weight is probably too low for keyboard enthusiasts to use it as their main desktop keyboard. But the weight may be too high for those wo want to use it as a portable keyboard and are used to the low weight of Apple's Magic Keyboard.No 2.4Gh wireless connection.Typing angle of 3.9 degrees is a bit too low for me.

Lofree flow goated

Since i got the flow, i hadnt stopped using it, its become my daily driver. switches are very smooth and they actually get smoother with time, i notice wasd is smoother than the f row for example. I’ve tried the phantom tactiles thinking i would like them, but my personal preference leans towards a lighter tactility, the linears on the other hand genuinely give me hope in the future for more low profile custom keyboards, they’re that good.the board itself feels study and lighter than i expected, its design lends itself to be more of a travel/on-the-go keyboard. the gasket mount performance is lack luster, the flex cuts+pc plate contribute more to the feel than the gaskets do imo, but i guess it serves its purpose of isolating the pcb assembly.Overall: the mods i ... MoreSince i got the flow, i hadnt stopped using it, its become my daily driver. switches are very smooth and they actually get smoother with time, i notice wasd is smoother than the f row for example. I’ve tried the phantom tactiles thinking i would like them, but my personal preference leans towards a lighter tactility, the linears on the other hand genuinely give me hope in the future for more low profile custom keyboards, they’re that good.the board itself feels study and lighter than i expected, its design lends itself to be more of a travel/on-the-go keyboard. the gasket mount performance is lack luster, the flex cuts+pc plate contribute more to the feel than the gaskets do imo, but i guess it serves its purpose of isolating the pcb assembly.Overall: the mods i did to this keyboard genuinely only made the keyboard sound off, or objectively worse(appart from squeezing lube in the stabs, they weren’t rattly i just like to do that for longevity)i say if you like to mod your keyboard this product isnt for you unless you plan on just modding the switches, the availability for keycaps and switches aren’t the best, you pretty much have the best switches around already, keycaps your options for high quality keycaps are very VERY limited, the best options i found that fit are from XVX. I much prefer sculpted keyboards as i can feel for where i am without needing to look down, and there were NOT very many options out there even on aliexpress. the software compatibility is also a big one, its just not great, ive yet to figure out how i can switch my left alt and windows key because they come programmed swapped. Overall the bluetooth is nice, and its a great experience as is, this is the BEST practical stock keyboard out there, because of its weight and small dimensions, *personally the feel, sound, and design is more than enough to choose the lofree flow over the nuphy low profile keyboard(tested and compared by me personally).

Superb quality with minor design issues

The typing experience, sound and build quality is putting to shame all the well known brands. If only keycaps would pass backlight through letters it would be the long awaited reincarnation of k810i I was searching for. The F-row was kinda locked on multimedia functions regardless if Fn was clicked or not, but fortunately I was able to use input-remapper on Linux and workaround the problem. I hope for the firmware update to introduce Fn+Esc as a Fn-Lock toggle. As it is a mobile keyboard it would be appreciated to have an option to buy a cover/sleeve (either soft or hard) so we won't risk any damage or dust getting in when we put it in the backpack or bag. Lastly, the RGB side light is not visible at all and effectively confusing and disappointing when you realize ... MoreThe typing experience, sound and build quality is putting to shame all the well known brands. If only keycaps would pass backlight through letters it would be the long awaited reincarnation of k810i I was searching for. The F-row was kinda locked on multimedia functions regardless if Fn was clicked or not, but fortunately I was able to use input-remapper on Linux and workaround the problem. I hope for the firmware update to introduce Fn+Esc as a Fn-Lock toggle. As it is a mobile keyboard it would be appreciated to have an option to buy a cover/sleeve (either soft or hard) so we won't risk any damage or dust getting in when we put it in the backpack or bag. Lastly, the RGB side light is not visible at all and effectively confusing and disappointing when you realize it is really useless. I will forget it even exists soon, but wanted to advise it should be dropped from later iterations.