The Lofree Flow changed my mind on low profile mechanical keyboards

[@PeterBee911]

Impressed by the sound comparison between the Lofree and the Logitech. It blows it out of the water! Thanks for the review, just backed it and I will have it with the tactile switches as well!

[@MikeCore]

I kinda like that the Mac and Windows keys are on the same keycap, it feels kinda intuitive if your following a tutorial for a software and they are on the opposite OS

[@Lofree]

Thanks for your review, we need to update the function about fn+media keys, the final version doesn't need "fn" to trigger media keys!! So you can experience the same as a notebook😉

[@albinwu123]

This is a good idea for MAC users and kind of a deal breaker for me if I need to press the FN key for MAC OS. Can you confirm that if it's not in the final version will there be a SW update for it?

[@leon_srd]

but will you need fn to function as normal f-keys?

[@albinwu123]

@@leon_srd For MAC I most likely wont use the normal F-Keys, I usually don't. If I were to switch to Windows then definitely.

[@Lofree]

@@albinwu123 Yeah, Repeatedly confirmed from the engineer's! the final mass-produced version does not need to press "fn" to trigger the media functions

[@Lofree]

@@albinwu123 Man! if not, a SW update can also be a good idea, but the default version will be no "fn"

[@SecondBekfast]

This board is looking sick! It’s important to note it uses Kailh switches and is not compatible with Gateron low profile switches since the pins are in different locations

[@kleberlourencodias151]

6:03 I'm a programmer and I use F keys a lot! Maybe this keyboard was made to programmers and IT workers...

[@BrandonKBoswell]

I'm loving it as well. It hasn't left my desk since it showed up. It's just a joy to type on.

[@thatmanjamie]

Came here for an opinion on the lowfree and left remembering that The Format exist and the track ‘the first single’ still slaps - thanks for the reminder!!

[@EnnTomi1]

NO VIA compatible is what i heard as well. what a let down.

[@Reducer]

I decided to back it. I have a Nuphy Air75 and Air60 (for the backpack) as my keyboards right now. Slightly disappointing that you can't toggle function/media keys, but I think I would prefer to have the function keys as default, as I have various shortcuts on those in my development environment, and I use those way more often than I use media keys to control the music. ie, typing Shift-F6 ends up as Fn-Shift-F6 and suddenly there's a lot more finger gymnastics involved.

[@Lofree]

The final version had fixed the fn + media issues ;)

[@htko89]

​@@Lofree Can i have function keys as default on the flow? or is it hard-coded to be media keys? As a software engineer, function keys are used everyday for me.

[@Lofree]

@@htko89 If you're win user, yeah function keys is default, and if you're mac user, you can setting the priority

[@bojack3827]

3:25 Not all low profile switches will fit due to the positioning of the pins. You really need to use certain types compatible with Kailh POM switches.

[@SunsetNova]

Lofree sounds incredible, sounds very premium. Would love a comparison with Nuphy

[@JohnSmith-zl8rz]

Specially the Nuphy V2

[@MaximSalazar]

Never heard of this board before, but might have to get one now

[@jakenbacon5322]

6:10 I thought you can adjust this in the macs settings. Is the toggle for „use F1, F2 etc. as standard-function keys“ disabled if you have a non-apple keyboard connected?

[@BryceDriesenga]

He said he tried that and it doesn't work, in the video

[@jakenbacon5322]

Right, my bad

[@danielferrari3211]

@@jakenbacon5322 nah you are right - he asked Lo Free and they said you can't change the keyboard settings. They didn't comment on Mac Settings. I know on Windows you can invert the function row so would be surprised there isnt an equivalent for Mac

[@quintinfertig89]

LOVE the dog problems in the background!!

[@MAXp0wr]

If you’re on Mac, customising the keys using Karabiner Elements (free) works with any keyboard. Super handy because I like a mixture of Fn keys and media as the default.

[@Rashidun313]

The sound of typing in lofree is quite satisfying

[@MatthewHill]

So... your preference is that every time you want to reload a page, you'd need to press Fn-F5? Or every time you want to close a window you need to hit Alt-Fn-F4? Etc.? I would personally find that a lot more annoying than having to hold down the Fn key and repeatedly tap the volume-up key when I want things to get louder.

[@bsewall]

Sounds like he's on a Mac. CMD+R reloads. CMD+W closes. I almost never use function keys on my Mac other shortcuts are available.

[@NJILIKE]

it look like nuphy air75. can you compare it?

[@abhaywit]

How easy or difficult is to replace the battery from both perspective (a) installation and (b) availability of the battery? I like the fact that it offers wired (which I am assuming would continue to work even after the battery stops working) but if I had to continue using it in wired mode, i wouldn't have opted for wireless. I am probably among the very few who still think that AA/AAA batteries are more convenient as compared to lithium ion.

[@Mr.C0ffee]

Would you consider the better than the nuphy v2 air75? Also, no QMK compatible software is a MAJOR miss for me

[@gavlatennis2824]

You'd be more impressed by the Linear Ghost switches on the Lofree. They feel much nicer than the stock Phantom Tactile switches on the black keyboard in the video.

[@PlatonsArm]

Pro-tip, never have the mic arm or mic stand attached to the table you’re using to type for a sound test, the frequencies travel through the arm and the sound is garbage.

[@MrAsag]

where to buy custom low profile keycaps for this...

[@MrAKAQUAN]

Might I know what is the name of the custom keycap of Logitech mechanical mini keyboard? Thanks

[@Belgarathe]

What kills it is that it isn’t programmable for this price point point. QMK is awesome for getting the keyboard the way you use it and not you adjusting to it.

[@bojack3827]

I've got this keyboard. It is annoying that the media keys aren't enabled by default.

[@mrwaller2009]

where did you get the leather mat? thx!

[@RadicalEdward88]

The million dollar question... Is there an ISO layout version?

[@cybedra]

Awesome video! Have you happened to take a look at any of Nuphy’s Air series keyboards in the past? I’ve been thinking about getting one lately but this keyboard comes along at a similar price point but a very different design and I’m wondering how the two would compare

[@Somtric]

Can you remap the keys and does it use a software they have or VIA/QMK ?

[@razorgarf]

The Lofree sound great

[@filipcza]

I'm trying to find a keyboard which is: full size, uses brown switches and is low profile. I found one years ago and it's hands down the best keyboard in this multiverse. I cannot use anything else since that but they stopped making that keyboard so I'm desperately trying to find similar one but seems nobody is making those. Any ideas?

[@celg.358]

Keychron has low profile and full layout, pro and non pro…

[@jhindanzo3803]

Numphy air 96 v2

[@theimposter_dev]

Would you recommend Lofree's Flow over the Keychron's K3 pro

[@Yadeehoo]

Wow having to press Fn to get the sound option is really bad. The Fn isn't even on the left side, Damm that's a deal breaker for me.

[@Bombbeachh]

Being new to mechanical keyboards, would it be easy to find compatible custom keycaps for a low profile keyboard like this?

[@mczreo]

Yeah the keycaps are all unified. Just the switches below them are not.

[@Bombbeachh]

@@mczreo Thanks! Do you recommend any sites that would have lots of low profile customs key caps with Mac keys?

[@bobbyv3]

The Logitech Mechanical Mini for Macs is amazing.

[@DankMemes-xq2xm]

This or the NuphyAir96 wireless? Both seem very similar

[@haroldfinch8019]

looks cool, just wish it matched the Apple Magic Keyboard exactly

[@lololololololol444]

If this keyboard had VIA it would be pretty solid

[@Keemochi420]

What is Via I keep hearing seeing that 😅

[@hedrickoYO]

Are these type of switches lubeable? Are they worth lubing never tried low profile switches

[@bobbobson6290]

If you can open them and reassemble them afterwards without destroying them.

[@TimSchraepen]

The function keys defaulting to F1-F12 instead of the media keys is a huge sell for developers. There’s nothing more annoying than having to press yet another key in your monkeygrip to hit a shortcut.

[@Lofree]

The final version had fixed this ;)

[@Ujotify]

It’s ironic that your 2nd minor issue is what i like about this keyboard. 😅. I prefer the fn keys to be primarily “function keys”, because I often use them in Microsoft Excel.

[@rydmerlin]

This keyboard is hype and other videos showed it was made very cheaply. It looks like an Air75 clone but more expensive.

[@vwmusicplaylist1935]

I have the Logitech MX mini and OMG that LoFree keyboard sounds AMAZING compared the clackety clackety of the Logitech!!!!!

[@petercruz1993]

The media keys is a big bummer for me ngl

[@mikayel18ify]

Too bad lofree does not have usb wireless 2.4ghz mode..

[@itsmabelx]

Omg i was about to buy the keyboard but the fn keys really threw me off! I use it a lot and if thats the case im done 😭

[@samiuxn]

You should review the Huawei mini keyboard, it's so nice and there isn't much about it on the KZbin, I'm using it for work and it feels so good, it's not pricy but has a good quality.

[@droneforfun5384]

If you got the keyboard for free, you are basically sponsored by the manufacturer. That means this is a commercial, not a review.

[@douglaslassance]

The lack of backlighting on those keys is an issue.

[@bobbobson6290]

I disagree. The windows keycaps should be the default.

[@BlaineRush-b8h]

Those are the 3 most t@dred complaints I’ve ever heard. Dual legends on those 2 keys doesn’t matter, order of the media keys who cares, and F keys are always the first layer.

[@scottfwalter]

Ughhh its a kickstarter

[@JohnSmith-zl8rz]

Great but I have see Windows crap on!!! why we can't get MAC KEYS!! yes with MAC symbols?

[@thomasanderson5929]

40 hours battery life? That is pitiful... That should have been your #1 complaint.