The Lofree Flow84 ($159) is a low-profile productivity keyboard designed to make typing a beautiful experience, and that has a dual meaning. See, Lofree’s whole shtick is that it isn’t enough to just type well, nor to simply look good. Its keyboards must do both, and the Flow is no exception to that rule.
This ultra-portable, minimalist board is utterly charming to behold, and a joy to type on thanks to its Kailh switches and comfortable doubleshot PBT low-profile keycaps. It’s built beautifully and sounds better than I expected it to given its limited insulation and lightweight keycaps. It’s far from perfect, though.
You can pick up the excellent NuPhy Air75/96 V2, the Flow84/100’s natural low-profile rival, for around $40 cheaper. Meanwhile, customization is hamstrung by rigid switch selection and no companion app for remapping, while the battery leaves a lot to be desired. So, could this be one of the best mechanical keyboards for you? Find out more in our full Lofree Flow84 review.
Editor’s note: the Flow is also available in a 96% 100-key layout, the Flow100. This review will cover both. Lofree Flow84 review: Cheat sheet Lofree Flow84 review: Specs Lofree Flow84 review: The ups In true Lofree fashion, the Flow is about style AND substance.
A Lofree board can’t just look and sound incredible, it has to type beautifully, too. Here, the Flow doesn’t disappoint. As sleek as they come I gasped audibly when I slid the Flow84 out of its box for the first time.
B.