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I enjoyed the vs. style comparison of the two keyboards. It really gave more frame of reference for both boards just to see and hear them side by side like this. You should definitely do more. Also, now you're contractually obliged to do the keychron board just to round things out.
i really appreciate you giving more attention to low profile keyboards. thought you had forgotten about these. i'm most curious about what they are going to bring out as the rumored Lowfree Flow v2. hopefully they will at least allow remapping of keys. i have the NuPhy Air75 v1
I have a Nuphy Air96 for almost 1 year and absolutely love it. Got it for work, cause I type a lot. It was my first mechanical keyboard and I would not see myself typing on anything else. The typing experience is great and I would recommend it to all the people who are going from typing on a laptop keyboard to a mechanical one. It takes a bit to get yourself used to the travel distance, but it's worth it.
Hipyo, I'm not British so I'm glad this keyboard doesn't have a knob...Please make a video comparing the two keyboards after you mod Nuphy Air 75 V2 w/ PE foam/tape and lube switches/stabalizers! It sounds like THOCK heaven!!
I have the NuPhy Air 75 and have done for about a year. I guess mine is an earlier model--it doesn't have flippy feet, but detachable ones that snap nicely to the bottom with magnets. They also conveniently become lost forever within days. It's my "couch keyboard" because it can give me reliable 2.4 GHz connectivity to my gaming/media PC, or bluetooth for an iPad. Also quite nice for travel. It also did not come with any waifu stickers. What the hell, NuPhy. One feature you didn't mention is the hardware mac/windows switch, which I have found very handy. Don't know if the Lofree does that or not.
Low profiles are the way to go. In addition to that. I recently began the speed typing hobby and it's insane how low profiles can help you become a better typist
I bought a Lofree Flow after seeing your original video on it and I have to say, its fantastic; got it on sale for around 120 USD and I've been really impressed by it. I thought battery life might be an issue with it because the manufacturer seemed to really stress this 40hr value, however, I've been using it every day at work and at home as my primary keyboard and in the last month + I've not charged it once, or turned it off. I just leave it on in BT mode all the time and toggle it between my work laptop and rig at home. I have no idea how much juice it has left but I wouldn't be surprised if it just kept ticking for months more. I've even been playing games like Helldivers 2 on it and thought it would be a bad experience being a BT board but its actually completely fine and I haven't bothered to reconnect my Logitech G815 Tactile
I'm looking for a low profile keyboard to help with my wrist pain but I'm worried the low key travel distance can be bad for gaming. Can you tell me more about your gaming experience with it and which switch would you recommend (Phantom or Ghost) for gaming?
@@billythecat for gaming, presumably you want linears to have the most responsive experience (although in reality it wont matter much) Low profile probably wont help with RSI, you may want to look at split ergonomic keyboards
I am interested in trying Lofree, but is it true that Lofree Flow didn't have key customization? Because I usually use 75% and already used to using numpad with fn + bnm row.
Hipyo...you did this to me. I bought 3 different keyboards from Epomaker and landed on the Feker Galaxy 80. It's so damn good. The typing experience is just...beautiful.
I got Keychron K5 Pro few weeks ago, with additional layer or sound dampener and lubed gateron brown lp v2, and it's been great. The sound is somewhat between Nuphy and Lofree (quieter than Nuphy, but more clacky than Lofree), but it feels _exactly_ how I wanted it to feel (I love old notebook switch feel, and was using Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic keyboard for years even though it had awful stickiness issues).
Had the Lofree Flow for the last week and god it's just magical. Like, yeah I wish it supported 2.4GHz dongle, and I'd love a 60% version, but man it's so gorgeous and so satisfying to type on
Hey Hipyo! I enjoy this kind of content where you compare and contrast two competitor keyboards. I get some amount of decision paralysis when I'm faced with a lot of similar options, so having this kind of content is perfect!
Great video Hipyo! Bought a Nuphy Air96 v2 w Wisteria switches. I’m not after Thock so can’t speak to that but the 96 size on low profile is a real upgrade over full sized keyboard. It’s a real joy to type on and I look forward to sitting down and cranking out words (not for gaming) and using it for spreadsheets etc. The only downside is there’s a learning curve for feeling the number keys and special keys bc they’re all jammed together for the 96 format, so it’s easy to mistype for a while until getting used to it. Definitely recommend.
My very first mechanical was a Cooler Master SK630 and I LOVED it for years. I had exclusively played on laptops for 18 years and I always fat fingered and messed up 80% of my keystrokes on standard sized keyboards. That was the first board I could comfortably type that was somewhere between a chicklet board and a standard mechanical. after living on that for 5 years and wanting to upgrade to my first custom I jumped onto a full layput Keychron and I've been using that since but I never could have transitioned my muscle memory to a normal keyboard without an in-between switch depth option. These are very much a necissary thing from an accessibility stand point for someone like me.
I learned most of what I know about keyboards from your videos. I watch others too, but yours are the ones that made me comfortable ripping a board apart, lubing it, etc. I know where your stand on the Keychron lineup. I run the K3 Pro (the Max didn't exist when I purchased, I'll grab one eventually). I love I mean love low profile keyboards. I actually run 3 types of switches, red, brown and blue depending on the key usage. I use blue for most of the perimeter so I know when I'm on the border. I use reds on all commonly used keys and browns on the ones like symbols that are not border keys or regular use keys. I'm in the 100 wpm club. Not the fastest out there, but the type that gets comments when I type. Love your videos. But I 'am' your nemesis. Lol. I'm a Keychron fan.
I'm still waiting for a good low profile keyboard with an ISO layout. I haven't been able to find a single one (apart from the few Keychron ones that still don't include the 2.4 Ghz wireless option). Can't wait for literally any manufacturer to release one to finally be able to try them out.
I travel around a bit and often find myself in conferences rooms on a laptop with a room full of people. Because I’m a diva and can no longer type on a laptop, I decided to get a NuPhy Air75 V2. This was after doing zero research, so I really appreciate this video. I think the look and feel is fine. It was a bit louder than I would like when I’m sitting in a group (I already draw a lot of attention with my laptop stand and external keyboard (geez, who is this guy?)), so a bit of a quieter option would be nice. I’m excited to see that they’re expanding the low profile switch options though and I’m going to try to get my hands on some of those kailhs! Thanks for the rad video, Hipyo!
Hi Hipyo, Nuphy keyboards have rgb leds under the switches, not only in those little leds. You can personalised it too. I have a Nuphy Air60 and it is a gamechanging when you have 2 pcs in your desk, so maybe you can work on one and then having the other showing you training or whatever. It is cool too to carry it to the office to have your own keyboard only touched by you. It has no weight at all, and it matched my gaming set up with pink leds when keypressing :D
I've had the Nuphy for about two months, and have recently tried the Lofree. The Nuphy I really like, but longer term it has some issues. I move my keyboard around a lot, and those tiny little rubber feet tend to rip off easily, so I replaced them with some larger generic feet. I also experience lost keystrokes with mine in wireless mode. Now, to explain, I have tried the included dongle and Bluetooth. I've tried a really expensive powered hub, a high quality cable, and moving my PC to within a foot of my keyboard and plugging it directly into the motherboard... and using any wireless connection method it occasionally drops keystrokes. Wired it works flawlessly. I like the keyboard so much I've decided to keep it and use it plugged in, but in my experience their wireless implementation stinks. I accidentally ordered the wrong Lofree keyboard (I wanted the black one, ordered the white/linear one by accident). I tried it out, and while I REALLY like how it sounds, the white colorway simply doesn't work in my office. I have the correct one on the way, hopefully the tactile switches won't detract from the experience.
@@BEDHEAD947 Honestly I'm a gamer.. so Bluetooth doesn't provide a fast enough polling rate for me. I've been using it with a cord. The main reason the Nuphy was such a disappointment was because I was hoping the 2.4 ghz dongle would let me leave the cord behind.
I have the Nuphy Air 96, and it is my second mechanical keyboard (first being a super cheap red dragon). I went with Nuphy because I needed that numpad and for it to travel with me in my bag. I would happily buy another Nuphy board.
I have the lofree and got both the linear and tactile switches during the kickstarter campaign. I honestly can't tell the difference between the two switches other than the fact that the tactile is just a tiny bit more aggressive with the spring so I have to push a little harder. Other than that, the switches feel and sound amazing and it's going to really work well in the office since people hated my other mechanical keyboards. They were too noisy, too thocky, too clicky... just too loud. The lofree is just super duper creamy sounding when I put it on my desk mat. It's now my favorite travel and overall keyboard. My co-workers even commented that they now enjoy my typing and that the sound coming from it is so soothing.
I love my nuphy, and am looking to upgrade to the 96% with my next one. One of the biggest things it offers for me is the up to 5 connected devices and the clicky switches (I know I am a monster)
Fellow Seattleite here and I’m only just becoming acquainted with the wide world of keyboards. I’ve always loved the sound of typing and I also ordered the NuPhy Halo75 V2 recently. I hope I don’t get addicted and end up with 50 keyboards by this time next year. 🤣
Monitor going all the way flat is actually nice, since you can engage the front edge of the base in a tablet-holder thingy and keep the make the laptop stand upright, keeping the monitor in line with other monitors on your desk for a multi-monitor setup while keeping the base out of way while using your own mouse and external keyboard.
The search for a good wireless keyboard for my first apartment got me back into this hobby and watching your videos again. I even have the page for this keyboard on my bookmarks bar, so I am really excited to watch this video! In the end, I'll also be gaming with it, so I might just default to the Logitech G915 TKL.
I just got my Lofree about 2 weeks ago and I’m glad to report they fixed the “shine through” Keycaps and all the other issues people were having like the weird dent in the back and gaps and whatnot. I have had 0 problems with it!
Have you ever thought of lubing the switches that come in the box for these low-profile keyboards? Would that improve the feel and sound of the switches?
I have a Keychron K3, which is basically the same as you're reviewing in this vid. I had to replace the Keychron Red switches with Keychron Black, and then with Mint (which is like brown, but the tactile bump is wayyy higher and doesn't feel mushy because of it), because I rest my fingers on my keyboard and I kept pressing keys by accident. I also replaced the function keys and monifier keys (ctrl/alt/shift) switches with Keychron Orange, so I can hear a *click* whenever I press those - very nice :D
I quite like my Nuphy Air75 (V1). I got it from an auction house for $25 to serve as my work keyboard, and for that price it is an absolute steal. Mine has Gat Browns. I think they're actually pretty decent tactiles for the form factor, but I will probably switch them out someday. It feels and sounds good and the RGB is very pleasing.
Hi Hipiyo, I really like you to answer a few things for us: 1. Can we fit nuphy keycaps on lofree (nuphy shine through) 2. Can we fit lofree switches in nuphy ? 3. Which among the lofree switches is better ? Phantom or ghost ? Looks like no company makes the ideal keyboard for office? Office keyboards should be ideally: 1. Low profile, quiet, yet tactile 2. Full size keyboard (like lofree flow 100/nuphy air96 v2) 3. Shine through keycaps with backlight for evening or late night work! Is this too much to ask for!
Hey Hipyo! Just wanted to drop a line say that thanks to this video and your most recent beginner-friend-builds-a-keyboard video, my roommate and I finally dipped our toes into the hobby and did a combo order from NuPhy - she got the Gem80 and I got the Air75 v2 (with your affiliate link, of course, lol). Was leaning toward the LoFree initially, but even with the universally lauded typing feel, I just couldn't justify all the features you lose (VIA, 2.4Ghz, RGB, adjustable feet, mix-and-matching any color with any switch, etc.) vs. how much more it costs. Either way, appreciate the informative reviews, and congrats on the recent success with the AirUp vid!
I have owned the Nuphy variant for a few months now and after upgrading the caps to the nuphy all white set, and using cowberry switches.. tbh.. it sounds exactly like the lowfree, however with all of the other benefits that Nuphy provides. At this point.. to make it up to par.. the keyboard ends up costing you about 150$, vs. 120$. Better switches and better caps. It is nice however, that the offer of 120$ is there for others to have a more affordable option.
great video! I ordered a Lofree Flow with your code. It was shipped 3 weeks ago but has been stuck on the other side of the US for almost weeks. I contacted Lofree for shipping updates and they have been blowing me off. Just fyi in terms of customer service / trust
Your video is pretty crazy! I was talking to my brother the day before about this kind of keyboard because he's looking for one and we can't find it We're French and we're looking for a low profile ISO fr and it's a pain in the ass without names T_T Thanks for your amazing work ❤
Great review, as ever. Love the Nuphy! And it also comes in a 96 key version! Yay! But...they are too noisy for my personal situation. I'd like something a bit better than my Logitech MX keys which works fine but has mono backlighting that turns off when you take your hand away...this can be a PITA when gaming in the dark - but it is quietish. I really want RGB shine through caps so I can set different groups of keys to different colors. Thock does not rock for me, though. Now, if I could quieten down the Nuphy to MX keys level, I'd be a happy chappy.
Happy to see this video come out! I have the nuphy with cowberry switches and after a tape and extra foam mod it sounds slightly higher pitched than I would like but I still love it regardless. The main reason I chose nuphy was because of the 2.4ghz, big deal breaker for me.
I think the serious issue with Keychron is the vast gulf of difference in quality and performance between the regular K low profile range and the K-Pro. Honestly, I had a K1 (now at home) and I cant wait to bin it. My K1-Pro that I bought for work has been stock very nice with red switches for an office job. Needing a Numpad soon so hoping Keychron pull the thumb and make a southpaw K-Pro Low profile, or upgrade their K17 (Nuphy Air96) competitor to the 2.4ghz Max version. I prefer the look and layout of Keychron but Nuphy has been very tempting.
Nuphy used to make ISO variants, but stopped this a while ago...;-( Best chanced for low profile ISO-de are Keychron or Sharkoon. But low profile ISO-de is actually the niche inside a niche of a niche. Overall there are some ISO-de options in the custom keyboard market - but it is of course nowhere close to the US market.
2 years ago, I bought my Keychron K3 and i just cant get tired of typing on it. The feel is smooth and sounds very clean. Wouldn't change it for any other keyboard, the only one im intrested on are the Air75 from Nuphy, they look sooo good! Definitely my next buy are gonne be those
I have the Grey Air75 v1 with a case and love it. I also swapped out the switches with Aloe and the caps with their Black Shine Through and now love it even more (more the caps than the switches. LP switches are much the same than different IMO).
I’m not a huge low profile keyboard guy (I also prefer full travel mx style switches over long pole), but I will say, for the masses I’m surprised that we’re still stuck on using polycarbonate topped switches in so many prebuilts. I really think the vast majority of folks buying prebuilts would much prefer something like a gateron milky top housing (which would still support some RGB shine through) or an opaque full nylon or POM top housing. It surely can’t be cost holding them back (gateron milky yellows are some of the cheapest available). Hope that at some point there’s at least more options for more non-polycarb top switches in the prebuilt space!
I have the Nuphy 75 but was looking into the Lofree; I'm at a new workspace and am trying to find a quiet low profile keyboard. My nuphy is a bit loud, and I have not made any mods to it (just don't have the energy to go down that road but maybe one day). I do love the nuphy - it's fun to type on and I love how portable it is, because sometimes I will take it out to a cafe and use it with my laptop stand to save my neck!
Not sure how they compare to Lofree, but the stabilizers in my Air 75v2 are absolutely amazing and I think that is huge and typically something that is overlooked on cheaper options
Would love to see someone try filing full size keycaps down to fit a low profile board, as I have a lovely set of keys but a slim board would be more convenient...
Where was this two years ago when I purchased my NuPhy lol I was looking for another low profile 65-ish % wired/wireless mechanical keyboard since desk space is at a premium for me! I was one of the early adopters of the NuPhy 65, and the first thing that I did with mine was to replace the gateron reds that came with it. I know that I will be crucified when I say that after a few switch tests I replaced my NuPhy switches to cherry blues lol I don't know why, but I really like the slightly hollow clack of the blues, and as a career pianist, it's much more satisfying for me to type on a lower profile keyboard where effort and efficiency is prime. The cherry blue switches tell me exactly when the attack on a key has been triggered and the feedback allows me to not have to press as hard when typing faster for longer. I would now like to try the Lofree, but I have a decent custom Anne Pro II that sports gateron browns. I swap between the two every couple of weeks or so depening on how I feel. I enjoy the customizability of the NuPhy at a moment's notice, but you have turned me onto something very comparable for not too too much more! :-D
Just got a Nuphy Air75 v2 a few days ago with the Moss switches. I'm used to typing on Pandas, and the extra actuation force on those make it a joy to type on when compared to any other Gateron switch, except maybe the Oil Kings, which also have that rather high bottom-out weight.
I bought the Lofree based primarily on this video but it was a mistake. It does sound better than the Nuphy but that's it. Actual function and versatility as well as speed typing goes to Nuphy. Lofree is also not actually hotswapable. It only works with the other Lofree Switches (there's one)
Another feature that nuphy low profile keyboards have is that they can fit snugly on laptop keyboards without pressing down keys. Currently using a nuphy air 60 to "replace" my mac butterfly keys
The lofree feels so niiiiiice. The only ick is that it takes a second to wake up whereas the logi mechanical mini is instant. But there’s a hollowness and slight ringing on the backstroke to the mini that I simply cannot subject my coworkers to
I am in academia and do a lot of writing on my laptop. So, for people like me, a low-profile keyboard is much better for easy switching between laptop and keyboard. I would love to see a low-profile keyboard with a knob and a tiny screen on it :)
I own a v1 Air75 with gaterons - can confirm that they need lub. Though slight modding (some foam, lub and pretty much the tape mod) - amazing thing to use and it does thock.
8:30 mark, be a keyboard wizard and test all of them! I skip each and every ANSI board with passion, would love if there was a mention about possible ISO layouts.
I have both keyboards and I like the that the switches feel completely different. I slightly prefer the Lofree Ghost switches but I like the red ones in the Nuphy too. Feels good to switch them up occasionally.
I've used Air75 for about 3 months now, and besides few bugs and a third-party-software-only reprogamming feature - it's great. I'm using gat browns 2.0 and honestly, they're mlles better than full size browns, although, gotta say, they need some lube as they're fairly loud. I absolutely enjoyed the versatility and comfort of this and I can't say I'm going back to non-low profile keebs anytime soon. comment section is going nuts about cowbells switches so I'll probably try them out too
I got the NupHy air 75 V2 with cowberry switches after I heard them. They are slightly less amazing than I expected, but still fall in the amazing category. I don't know if they are for everyone, but for a travel companion for my laptop, that keyboard feels great. Does not fit perfectly for my laptop in terms of not touching any keys, so I have to lift 1 leg stand. I think this keyboard is mostly aimed at 14 inch laptops.
I hope the mould situation is in control! I was hoping for you to test out the new cowberry and moss switches. The moss switches had a very deep sound in their video, and I am thinking about getting an Air 60 with them or the free flow. Well, guess I have to figure that out myself :)
I own a Nuphy Air75 and my friend owns a Lofree Keyboard. I do agree that the sound and feel of the Lofree is more appealing to me. That being said, I have enjoyed my options of switches from Nuphy (if you're wondering, you cannot use a Lofree switch in the Nuphy PCB and vice versa), they're in compatible. I like the different travel and weight options in the Nuphy lineup. If you ask me, I might trade it for a Lofree Flow for a limited amount of time.
This is a great video because I have been wanting someone to do a video on a low profile keyboard in an earnest review. I CHALLENGE Hipyo to try to mod a Keychron K1 max (comprable to these keyboards) because, every time I have ever taken apart my past 3 K series keyboards, it has ended in disaster. I suspect that Keychron makes these keyboards not mod friendly on purpose, but that’s just my opinion. I just hope that Hipyo will do a video on a low profile Keychron to share their thoughts on it.
Cowberry switches all the way! I use my Air75v2 as my travel keyboard. Just purchased and built a GEM80 for my permanent at-home keyboard. I love my Nuphy!
I love my Nuphy, but only after I relubed the switches. I got a set of the moss and cowberry switches, and for both I had to lube them for it to sound and feel good.
I love the design of the Nuphy keyboards - I tried the 96 with Aloes but sadly I had the same experience as you - the keys were clacky and loud. I've yet to find a better keyboard than the Keychron K1 TKL with Optical Reds. The switches actuate in the middle before bottoming out, so it's super quiet if you type lightly. It's no THOC though - that Lofree sounds amazing. lol Cheers for the reviews!
In the hunt to replace my aging keyboard. I really like both these keyboards but I am leaning towards the Nuphy because of the better wireless performance and the qmk/via support. Switches can be changed although that is an additional cost.
Nuphy Air60 is compatible with mac keyboards. Meaning, that when you put it on top of your MacBook keyboard, its slim feet will nicely fit between MacBook keys and you can have nice typing experience on it.
hey hipyo redragon has an aluminum low profile for like $40 that's hot swappable and kailh sells the pom low profile switches. definitely something worth considering for those looking at low profile boards
I’ve put about a pound if silicone sheets into the bottom. Switched caps with those from XVX/Womier, less prone to typing mistakes because more space between them than originals. Sounds awesome for me now with Whisteria switches. Used the little included switch pack to swap space bar for a Moss switch.
Loved this video. Do the Kailh switches from the Lowfree fit in the Nuphy by chance? The killer feature for me with the Nuphy is the laptop compatible feet that rest between the keys. Makes typing on a laptop so much more enjoyable long term as I get finger fatigue from the low travel of laptop keyboards.
9 months later comparing the Air V2 and the new Lofree Flow Light laughing so hard at Hipyo repeatedly mentioning the Lowfree not having "a big forehead".
Oh wow, i didn't expect to find video comparison of both of them. I'm drooling at the videos of lofree for 5 months already, thinking to buy it, as my laptop keycaps don't react sometimes. But I found out about nuphy customisations and thought, maybe should i? buy? nuphy better? That'd be so convenient for work. after this video comparison i guess I still chose lofree. I won't stand the clicky sound in real life for 9 hours a day.
I have a ZSA Voyager and it's super low profile. It's about a centimeter thick and can also uses Kailh switches and has excellent RGB. It's split though if you're into that.
I would buy the Nuphy for the cute anime stickers. I would buy the Lofree for the clean look and sound. Too bad it doesn't have a 2.4 GHz wireless. I just finished my first custom keyboard. It came out very nice and I didn't have any problems building it but it was a Group Buy and it took almost 5 months to receive it. Not sure I want to do that again. Thanks for the video.
I have the Keychron K1SE and I’ve had it for a few years (bought on sale) but only recently started using it after my main keeb ran into issues. I really can’t stand it, there is nothing good about it. I can’t wait for my replacement to arrive. My broken keyboard sits aside on my desk so I can happily press the keys every now and again.
I love my Nuphy Air because it fits perfectly on top of my laptop keyboard. It travels very well and i bring it everywhere with me. Its the only keyboard that is made specifically to fit on a laptop keyboard.
I own the Lofree Flow, along with many more keyboards than I really need. Yes, over the last several years I have been collecting keyboards. No, I'm not addicted to keyboards, I can stop whenever I want. Setting that aside for the moment, I mostly only use 2 keyboards now: the Cidoo V87 and the Lofree Flow. The former is a "normal" mechanical keyboard that sounds and feels amazing. The Lofree Flow is a low profile mechanical keyboard that feels and sounds amazing. I do most of my work on the Lofree Flow and I do most of my gaming and browsing the internet (and typing practice) on my V87. I've tried a bunch of other keyboards but I just prefer these 2. Look, I understand why people like the Nuphy, I really do, but it just doesn't thock as much as the Lofree Flow. One might argue it doesn't thock at all. And the Lofree is smooth, and I swear it's been getting smoother. At first it took just a tad more force than I prefer to press down each key, but now it feels about right. Since I have other keyboards for comparison, no I didn't just get used to a heavier stroke. It really did get smoother. Imagine that, a keyboard that feels BETTER as you use it. I don't know if this was helpful for anyone, but I'm one of those people who didn't know he was an audiophile until I splurged for an expensive set of cans (headphones). I didn't know I was a keyboard elitist snob until I started watching Hipyo's channel. I promise, if your fingers can feel the difference between a mushy, mediocre mess like the... other keyboard mentioned in this video, the by all means, you should try the Lofree Flow.
I’ve been considering the lolfree for a while now but the backlight shine through on the key caps is SO BAD that I’ve refused out of principle so far. My search for the perfect low profile keyboard continues.
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Can I change a keyboard with standard switches to low profiles and convert the keyboard altogether?
Bro your voice is soo annoying! Stop that and jump straight through the point. You're like a bot
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Not trying the cowberry switches was a crime, but still a very insightful and helpful review!
Except it's always out of stock in the build
Got the cowberries with my air60 last week and I love them
@@Weevilshoes Waiting on my air75 v2 with cowberries to arrive. ETA says thursday
fo real!
@@Weevilshoes I have a air75 v2 with cowberries switches coming on thursday. Can't wait
I enjoyed the vs. style comparison of the two keyboards. It really gave more frame of reference for both boards just to see and hear them side by side like this. You should definitely do more. Also, now you're contractually obliged to do the keychron board just to round things out.
i really appreciate you giving more attention to low profile keyboards. thought you had forgotten about these. i'm most curious about what they are going to bring out as the rumored Lowfree Flow v2. hopefully they will at least allow remapping of keys. i have the NuPhy Air75 v1
I have a Nuphy Air96 for almost 1 year and absolutely love it. Got it for work, cause I type a lot. It was my first mechanical keyboard and I would not see myself typing on anything else. The typing experience is great and I would recommend it to all the people who are going from typing on a laptop keyboard to a mechanical one. It takes a bit to get yourself used to the travel distance, but it's worth it.
Same. I have had it over a year also, such a awesome looking and performing keyboard. I got it for the layoff it but ended up loving the look of it.
I loved it so much, I got the V2 & that is an even better experience
how do you not annoy your colleagues though? it is a problem for me
which switch do you recommend?
@@koobs4549 which switch do you recommend?
Hipyo, I'm not British so I'm glad this keyboard doesn't have a knob...Please make a video comparing the two keyboards after you mod Nuphy Air 75 V2 w/ PE foam/tape and lube switches/stabalizers! It sounds like THOCK heaven!!
I have the NuPhy Air 75 and have done for about a year. I guess mine is an earlier model--it doesn't have flippy feet, but detachable ones that snap nicely to the bottom with magnets. They also conveniently become lost forever within days. It's my "couch keyboard" because it can give me reliable 2.4 GHz connectivity to my gaming/media PC, or bluetooth for an iPad. Also quite nice for travel.
It also did not come with any waifu stickers. What the hell, NuPhy.
One feature you didn't mention is the hardware mac/windows switch, which I have found very handy. Don't know if the Lofree does that or not.
Low profiles are the way to go. In addition to that. I recently began the speed typing hobby and it's insane how low profiles can help you become a better typist
great!
The less travel you have on the keys the faster you will type. For speed typing its hard to beat the apple Magic Keyboard
@@kkollsga I'm a professional typist, I know all about the Apple Magic. But it's FAR from the best keyboard out there
I bought a Lofree Flow after seeing your original video on it and I have to say, its fantastic; got it on sale for around 120 USD and I've been really impressed by it.
I thought battery life might be an issue with it because the manufacturer seemed to really stress this 40hr value, however, I've been using it every day at work and at home as my primary keyboard and in the last month + I've not charged it once, or turned it off. I just leave it on in BT mode all the time and toggle it between my work laptop and rig at home. I have no idea how much juice it has left but I wouldn't be surprised if it just kept ticking for months more. I've even been playing games like Helldivers 2 on it and thought it would be a bad experience being a BT board but its actually completely fine and I haven't bothered to reconnect my Logitech G815 Tactile
I'm looking for a low profile keyboard to help with my wrist pain but I'm worried the low key travel distance can be bad for gaming. Can you tell me more about your gaming experience with it and which switch would you recommend (Phantom or Ghost) for gaming?
@@billythecat for gaming, presumably you want linears to have the most responsive experience (although in reality it wont matter much)
Low profile probably wont help with RSI, you may want to look at split ergonomic keyboards
I am interested in trying Lofree, but is it true that Lofree Flow didn't have key customization?
Because I usually use 75% and already used to using numpad with fn + bnm row.
Hipyo...you did this to me. I bought 3 different keyboards from Epomaker and landed on the Feker Galaxy 80. It's so damn good. The typing experience is just...beautiful.
I got Keychron K5 Pro few weeks ago, with additional layer or sound dampener and lubed gateron brown lp v2, and it's been great. The sound is somewhat between Nuphy and Lofree (quieter than Nuphy, but more clacky than Lofree), but it feels _exactly_ how I wanted it to feel (I love old notebook switch feel, and was using Microsoft Sculpt Ergonomic keyboard for years even though it had awful stickiness issues).
Had the Lofree Flow for the last week and god it's just magical. Like, yeah I wish it supported 2.4GHz dongle, and I'd love a 60% version, but man it's so gorgeous and so satisfying to type on
I have Lofree Flow white combined with XVX normcore for backlit. I can’t fullfil my desire to type no matter how long I type. I love it
Hey Hipyo! I enjoy this kind of content where you compare and contrast two competitor keyboards. I get some amount of decision paralysis when I'm faced with a lot of similar options, so having this kind of content is perfect!
Would love to see the lofree get an update with 2.4ghz. Would honestly be a hands down winner for travel for a keyboard nerd 😁
Agreed!!
Great video Hipyo! Bought a Nuphy Air96 v2 w Wisteria switches. I’m not after Thock so can’t speak to that but the 96 size on low profile is a real upgrade over full sized keyboard. It’s a real joy to type on and I look forward to sitting down and cranking out words (not for gaming) and using it for spreadsheets etc.
The only downside is there’s a learning curve for feeling the number keys and special keys bc they’re all jammed together for the 96 format, so it’s easy to mistype for a while until getting used to it. Definitely recommend.
My very first mechanical was a Cooler Master SK630 and I LOVED it for years. I had exclusively played on laptops for 18 years and I always fat fingered and messed up 80% of my keystrokes on standard sized keyboards. That was the first board I could comfortably type that was somewhere between a chicklet board and a standard mechanical. after living on that for 5 years and wanting to upgrade to my first custom I jumped onto a full layput Keychron and I've been using that since but I never could have transitioned my muscle memory to a normal keyboard without an in-between switch depth option. These are very much a necissary thing from an accessibility stand point for someone like me.
I learned most of what I know about keyboards from your videos.
I watch others too, but yours are the ones that made me comfortable ripping a board apart, lubing it, etc.
I know where your stand on the Keychron lineup. I run the K3 Pro (the Max didn't exist when I purchased, I'll grab one eventually).
I love I mean love low profile keyboards.
I actually run 3 types of switches, red, brown and blue depending on the key usage.
I use blue for most of the perimeter so I know when I'm on the border. I use reds on all commonly used keys and browns on the ones like symbols that are not border keys or regular use keys.
I'm in the 100 wpm club. Not the fastest out there, but the type that gets comments when I type.
Love your videos.
But I 'am' your nemesis. Lol. I'm a Keychron fan.
Great vid, would love a review of the K MAX series
I'm still waiting for a good low profile keyboard with an ISO layout. I haven't been able to find a single one (apart from the few Keychron ones that still don't include the 2.4 Ghz wireless option). Can't wait for literally any manufacturer to release one to finally be able to try them out.
The Keychron K3 Max has an ISO variant and 2.4GHz but I haven't tried it so I can't vouch for it.
I travel around a bit and often find myself in conferences rooms on a laptop with a room full of people. Because I’m a diva and can no longer type on a laptop, I decided to get a NuPhy Air75 V2. This was after doing zero research, so I really appreciate this video. I think the look and feel is fine. It was a bit louder than I would like when I’m sitting in a group (I already draw a lot of attention with my laptop stand and external keyboard (geez, who is this guy?)), so a bit of a quieter option would be nice. I’m excited to see that they’re expanding the low profile switch options though and I’m going to try to get my hands on some of those kailhs! Thanks for the rad video, Hipyo!
I believe the Nuphy is only compatible with Gaterons and not Kalihs
@@freddytrades Oof. Okay. Good to know. Thanks for saving me from a dumb purchase!
Hi Hipyo, Nuphy keyboards have rgb leds under the switches, not only in those little leds. You can personalised it too. I have a Nuphy Air60 and it is a gamechanging when you have 2 pcs in your desk, so maybe you can work on one and then having the other showing you training or whatever. It is cool too to carry it to the office to have your own keyboard only touched by you. It has no weight at all, and it matched my gaming set up with pink leds when keypressing :D
I've had the Nuphy for about two months, and have recently tried the Lofree. The Nuphy I really like, but longer term it has some issues. I move my keyboard around a lot, and those tiny little rubber feet tend to rip off easily, so I replaced them with some larger generic feet. I also experience lost keystrokes with mine in wireless mode. Now, to explain, I have tried the included dongle and Bluetooth. I've tried a really expensive powered hub, a high quality cable, and moving my PC to within a foot of my keyboard and plugging it directly into the motherboard... and using any wireless connection method it occasionally drops keystrokes. Wired it works flawlessly. I like the keyboard so much I've decided to keep it and use it plugged in, but in my experience their wireless implementation stinks.
I accidentally ordered the wrong Lofree keyboard (I wanted the black one, ordered the white/linear one by accident). I tried it out, and while I REALLY like how it sounds, the white colorway simply doesn't work in my office. I have the correct one on the way, hopefully the tactile switches won't detract from the experience.
Been seeing this a lot about nuphy, thanks for the heads up. Have you had any issues with the LoFree connection wise?
@@BEDHEAD947 Honestly I'm a gamer.. so Bluetooth doesn't provide a fast enough polling rate for me. I've been using it with a cord. The main reason the Nuphy was such a disappointment was because I was hoping the 2.4 ghz dongle would let me leave the cord behind.
That's why I bought both Nuphy and Lofree. I LOVE typing and sound experience from Lofree but I also enjoy Nuphy's options. I like them both.
I have the Nuphy Air 96, and it is my second mechanical keyboard (first being a super cheap red dragon).
I went with Nuphy because I needed that numpad and for it to travel with me in my bag.
I would happily buy another Nuphy board.
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It was me - *I* was the mold 😶
I have the lofree and got both the linear and tactile switches during the kickstarter campaign. I honestly can't tell the difference between the two switches other than the fact that the tactile is just a tiny bit more aggressive with the spring so I have to push a little harder. Other than that, the switches feel and sound amazing and it's going to really work well in the office since people hated my other mechanical keyboards. They were too noisy, too thocky, too clicky... just too loud. The lofree is just super duper creamy sounding when I put it on my desk mat. It's now my favorite travel and overall keyboard. My co-workers even commented that they now enjoy my typing and that the sound coming from it is so soothing.
I love my nuphy, and am looking to upgrade to the 96% with my next one. One of the biggest things it offers for me is the up to 5 connected devices and the clicky switches (I know I am a monster)
Fellow Seattleite here and I’m only just becoming acquainted with the wide world of keyboards. I’ve always loved the sound of typing and I also ordered the NuPhy Halo75 V2 recently. I hope I don’t get addicted and end up with 50 keyboards by this time next year. 🤣
hell yeah - good to see you back with proper keyboard content
Monitor going all the way flat is actually nice, since you can engage the front edge of the base in a tablet-holder thingy and keep the make the laptop stand upright, keeping the monitor in line with other monitors on your desk for a multi-monitor setup while keeping the base out of way while using your own mouse and external keyboard.
The search for a good wireless keyboard for my first apartment got me back into this hobby and watching your videos again. I even have the page for this keyboard on my bookmarks bar, so I am really excited to watch this video!
In the end, I'll also be gaming with it, so I might just default to the Logitech G915 TKL.
I just got my Lofree about 2 weeks ago and I’m glad to report they fixed the “shine through” Keycaps and all the other issues people were having like the weird dent in the back and gaps and whatnot. I have had 0 problems with it!
And yes, I did get the linear switches so it’s the board that’s silver with white Keycaps
Have you ever thought of lubing the switches that come in the box for these low-profile keyboards? Would that improve the feel and sound of the switches?
I have a Keychron K3, which is basically the same as you're reviewing in this vid. I had to replace the Keychron Red switches with Keychron Black, and then with Mint (which is like brown, but the tactile bump is wayyy higher and doesn't feel mushy because of it), because I rest my fingers on my keyboard and I kept pressing keys by accident. I also replaced the function keys and monifier keys (ctrl/alt/shift) switches with Keychron Orange, so I can hear a *click* whenever I press those - very nice :D
I quite like my Nuphy Air75 (V1). I got it from an auction house for $25 to serve as my work keyboard, and for that price it is an absolute steal. Mine has Gat Browns. I think they're actually pretty decent tactiles for the form factor, but I will probably switch them out someday. It feels and sounds good and the RGB is very pleasing.
I just recently upgraded from the Apple Magic Keyboard to the Nuphy Air96. I had no idea what I was missing out on!
Hi Hipiyo, I really like you to answer a few things for us:
1. Can we fit nuphy keycaps on lofree (nuphy shine through)
2. Can we fit lofree switches in nuphy ?
3. Which among the lofree switches is better ? Phantom or ghost ?
Looks like no company makes the ideal keyboard for office? Office keyboards should be ideally:
1. Low profile, quiet, yet tactile
2. Full size keyboard (like lofree flow 100/nuphy air96 v2)
3. Shine through keycaps with backlight for evening or late night work!
Is this too much to ask for!
Hey Hipyo! Just wanted to drop a line say that thanks to this video and your most recent beginner-friend-builds-a-keyboard video, my roommate and I finally dipped our toes into the hobby and did a combo order from NuPhy - she got the Gem80 and I got the Air75 v2 (with your affiliate link, of course, lol). Was leaning toward the LoFree initially, but even with the universally lauded typing feel, I just couldn't justify all the features you lose (VIA, 2.4Ghz, RGB, adjustable feet, mix-and-matching any color with any switch, etc.) vs. how much more it costs. Either way, appreciate the informative reviews, and congrats on the recent success with the AirUp vid!
I have owned the Nuphy variant for a few months now and after upgrading the caps to the nuphy all white set, and using cowberry switches.. tbh.. it sounds exactly like the lowfree, however with all of the other benefits that Nuphy provides. At this point.. to make it up to par.. the keyboard ends up costing you about 150$, vs. 120$. Better switches and better caps. It is nice however, that the offer of 120$ is there for others to have a more affordable option.
great video! I ordered a Lofree Flow with your code. It was shipped 3 weeks ago but has been stuck on the other side of the US for almost weeks. I contacted Lofree for shipping updates and they have been blowing me off. Just fyi in terms of customer service / trust
damn where are you located?
Your video is pretty crazy!
I was talking to my brother the day before about this kind of keyboard because he's looking for one and we can't find it
We're French and we're looking for a low profile ISO fr and it's a pain in the ass without names T_T
Thanks for your amazing work ❤
Keychron has ISO Layouts and low profile keyboards i. e. Keychron K3 Pro
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@@HipyoTechindeed a hero
Great review, as ever. Love the Nuphy! And it also comes in a 96 key version! Yay! But...they are too noisy for my personal situation. I'd like something a bit better than my Logitech MX keys which works fine but has mono backlighting that turns off when you take your hand away...this can be a PITA when gaming in the dark - but it is quietish. I really want RGB shine through caps so I can set different groups of keys to different colors. Thock does not rock for me, though. Now, if I could quieten down the Nuphy to MX keys level, I'd be a happy chappy.
Happy to see this video come out! I have the nuphy with cowberry switches and after a tape and extra foam mod it sounds slightly higher pitched than I would like but I still love it regardless. The main reason I chose nuphy was because of the 2.4ghz, big deal breaker for me.
I think the serious issue with Keychron is the vast gulf of difference in quality and performance between the regular K low profile range and the K-Pro. Honestly, I had a K1 (now at home) and I cant wait to bin it. My K1-Pro that I bought for work has been stock very nice with red switches for an office job. Needing a Numpad soon so hoping Keychron pull the thumb and make a southpaw K-Pro Low profile, or upgrade their K17 (Nuphy Air96) competitor to the 2.4ghz Max version.
I prefer the look and layout of Keychron but Nuphy has been very tempting.
Hey, if you're reviewing low profile keyboards now, please review the Monokei Systems!!!
Great shout. I've seen solid reviews from some bigger publications on it, and it's a relatively new one too.
All of these are not available as ISO. It seems like the whole world of custom keyboard only exists for the US market :(
Nuphy used to make ISO variants, but stopped this a while ago...;-( Best chanced for low profile ISO-de are Keychron or Sharkoon. But low profile ISO-de is actually the niche inside a niche of a niche. Overall there are some ISO-de options in the custom keyboard market - but it is of course nowhere close to the US market.
2 years ago, I bought my Keychron K3 and i just cant get tired of typing on it. The feel is smooth and sounds very clean. Wouldn't change it for any other keyboard, the only one im intrested on are the Air75 from Nuphy, they look sooo good! Definitely my next buy are gonne be those
Oh you should try the Nuphy Halo96 next! Or any other Halo. I think you'll like the switches on those! The ghost bar feels nice too
I have the Grey Air75 v1 with a case and love it. I also swapped out the switches with Aloe and the caps with their Black Shine Through and now love it even more (more the caps than the switches. LP switches are much the same than different IMO).
I’m not a huge low profile keyboard guy (I also prefer full travel mx style switches over long pole), but I will say, for the masses I’m surprised that we’re still stuck on using polycarbonate topped switches in so many prebuilts. I really think the vast majority of folks buying prebuilts would much prefer something like a gateron milky top housing (which would still support some RGB shine through) or an opaque full nylon or POM top housing. It surely can’t be cost holding them back (gateron milky yellows are some of the cheapest available). Hope that at some point there’s at least more options for more non-polycarb top switches in the prebuilt space!
I have the Nuphy 75 but was looking into the Lofree; I'm at a new workspace and am trying to find a quiet low profile keyboard. My nuphy is a bit loud, and I have not made any mods to it (just don't have the energy to go down that road but maybe one day). I do love the nuphy - it's fun to type on and I love how portable it is, because sometimes I will take it out to a cafe and use it with my laptop stand to save my neck!
Not sure how they compare to Lofree, but the stabilizers in my Air 75v2 are absolutely amazing and I think that is huge and typically something that is overlooked on cheaper options
Would love to see someone try filing full size keycaps down to fit a low profile board, as I have a lovely set of keys but a slim board would be more convenient...
Where was this two years ago when I purchased my NuPhy lol I was looking for another low profile 65-ish % wired/wireless mechanical keyboard since desk space is at a premium for me! I was one of the early adopters of the NuPhy 65, and the first thing that I did with mine was to replace the gateron reds that came with it. I know that I will be crucified when I say that after a few switch tests I replaced my NuPhy switches to cherry blues lol I don't know why, but I really like the slightly hollow clack of the blues, and as a career pianist, it's much more satisfying for me to type on a lower profile keyboard where effort and efficiency is prime. The cherry blue switches tell me exactly when the attack on a key has been triggered and the feedback allows me to not have to press as hard when typing faster for longer.
I would now like to try the Lofree, but I have a decent custom Anne Pro II that sports gateron browns. I swap between the two every couple of weeks or so depening on how I feel. I enjoy the customizability of the NuPhy at a moment's notice, but you have turned me onto something very comparable for not too too much more! :-D
Hi Hipyo tech I love your keyboard vids, also I liked and subscribed!
Just got a Nuphy Air75 v2 a few days ago with the Moss switches. I'm used to typing on Pandas, and the extra actuation force on those make it a joy to type on when compared to any other Gateron switch, except maybe the Oil Kings, which also have that rather high bottom-out weight.
I bought the Lofree based primarily on this video but it was a mistake. It does sound better than the Nuphy but that's it. Actual function and versatility as well as speed typing goes to Nuphy.
Lofree is also not actually hotswapable. It only works with the other Lofree Switches (there's one)
I wanted a Lofree Flow for that sweet stock sound, but the Bluetooth-only was a deal breaker for me... I went Nuphy Air75 V2 and I don't regret it :]
Another feature that nuphy low profile keyboards have is that they can fit snugly on laptop keyboards without pressing down keys. Currently using a nuphy air 60 to "replace" my mac butterfly keys
The lofree feels so niiiiiice. The only ick is that it takes a second to wake up whereas the logi mechanical mini is instant. But there’s a hollowness and slight ringing on the backstroke to the mini that I simply cannot subject my coworkers to
I am in academia and do a lot of writing on my laptop. So, for people like me, a low-profile keyboard is much better for easy switching between laptop and keyboard. I would love to see a low-profile keyboard with a knob and a tiny screen on it :)
I own a v1 Air75 with gaterons - can confirm that they need lub. Though slight modding (some foam, lub and pretty much the tape mod) - amazing thing to use and it does thock.
RGB is more than decent, if you get shine-through keycaps (the profile is a bit fucked to find though)
8:30 mark, be a keyboard wizard and test all of them!
I skip each and every ANSI board with passion, would love if there was a mention about possible ISO layouts.
I have both keyboards and I like the that the switches feel completely different.
I slightly prefer the Lofree Ghost switches but I like the red ones in the Nuphy too. Feels good to switch them up occasionally.
Enjoyed the comparison style! Great video. Funny too ☺️
I've used Air75 for about 3 months now, and besides few bugs and a third-party-software-only reprogamming feature - it's great. I'm using gat browns 2.0 and honestly, they're mlles better than full size browns, although, gotta say, they need some lube as they're fairly loud. I absolutely enjoyed the versatility and comfort of this and I can't say I'm going back to non-low profile keebs anytime soon.
comment section is going nuts about cowbells switches so I'll probably try them out too
I got the NupHy air 75 V2 with cowberry switches after I heard them.
They are slightly less amazing than I expected, but still fall in the amazing category.
I don't know if they are for everyone, but for a travel companion for my laptop, that keyboard feels great. Does not fit perfectly for my laptop in terms of not touching any keys, so I have to lift 1 leg stand. I think this keyboard is mostly aimed at 14 inch laptops.
I hope the mould situation is in control!
I was hoping for you to test out the new cowberry and moss switches. The moss switches had a very deep sound in their video, and I am thinking about getting an Air 60 with them or the free flow. Well, guess I have to figure that out myself :)
in my country, the nuphy is actually more expensive than the lofree one
the k3 is nice but you need to mod it and lube it. I really want to try the lofree. I love low profile keebs, its cool to see you getting into them!
I own a Nuphy Air75 and my friend owns a Lofree Keyboard. I do agree that the sound and feel of the Lofree is more appealing to me. That being said, I have enjoyed my options of switches from Nuphy (if you're wondering, you cannot use a Lofree switch in the Nuphy PCB and vice versa), they're in compatible. I like the different travel and weight options in the Nuphy lineup. If you ask me, I might trade it for a Lofree Flow for a limited amount of time.
This is a great video because I have been wanting someone to do a video on a low profile keyboard in an earnest review.
I CHALLENGE Hipyo to try to mod a Keychron K1 max (comprable to these keyboards) because, every time I have ever taken apart my past 3 K series keyboards, it has ended in disaster.
I suspect that Keychron makes these keyboards not mod friendly on purpose, but that’s just my opinion. I just hope that Hipyo will do a video on a low profile Keychron to share their thoughts on it.
I like the comparison videos!
Cowberry switches all the way! I use my Air75v2 as my travel keyboard. Just purchased and built a GEM80 for my permanent at-home keyboard. I love my Nuphy!
I love my Nuphy, but only after I relubed the switches. I got a set of the moss and cowberry switches, and for both I had to lube them for it to sound and feel good.
I love the design of the Nuphy keyboards - I tried the 96 with Aloes but sadly I had the same experience as you - the keys were clacky and loud.
I've yet to find a better keyboard than the Keychron K1 TKL with Optical Reds. The switches actuate in the middle before bottoming out, so it's super quiet if you type lightly.
It's no THOC though - that Lofree sounds amazing. lol Cheers for the reviews!
In the hunt to replace my aging keyboard. I really like both these keyboards but I am leaning towards the Nuphy because of the better wireless performance and the qmk/via support. Switches can be changed although that is an additional cost.
Nuphy Air60 is compatible with mac keyboards. Meaning, that when you put it on top of your MacBook keyboard, its slim feet will nicely fit between MacBook keys and you can have nice typing experience on it.
hey hipyo redragon has an aluminum low profile for like $40 that's hot swappable and kailh sells the pom low profile switches. definitely something worth considering for those looking at low profile boards
I've used a bunch, best low profile keeb is still my Keychron K1 SE with RGB Brown Optical switches and shinethrough keycaps.
I agree with you abotu the K1 - I have the Optical Reds. Have you tried the Lofree?
I’ve put about a pound if silicone sheets into the bottom. Switched caps with those from XVX/Womier, less prone to typing mistakes because more space between them than originals. Sounds awesome for me now with Whisteria switches. Used the little included switch pack to swap space bar for a Moss switch.
Loved this video. Do the Kailh switches from the Lowfree fit in the Nuphy by chance? The killer feature for me with the Nuphy is the laptop compatible feet that rest between the keys. Makes typing on a laptop so much more enjoyable long term as I get finger fatigue from the low travel of laptop keyboards.
Khail switches won't fit into Nuphy board unfortunately.
Coincidentally, I was just looking at the lofree to use at work. Do more on low profile keyboards ❤
Who knew that footage of the fashion show with the wooting keyboard would be so multipurpose.
9 months later comparing the Air V2 and the new Lofree Flow Light laughing so hard at Hipyo repeatedly mentioning the Lowfree not having "a big forehead".
Oh wow, i didn't expect to find video comparison of both of them.
I'm drooling at the videos of lofree for 5 months already, thinking to buy it, as my laptop keycaps don't react sometimes. But I found out about nuphy customisations and thought, maybe should i? buy? nuphy better? That'd be so convenient for work.
after this video comparison i guess I still chose lofree. I won't stand the clicky sound in real life for 9 hours a day.
I have a ZSA Voyager and it's super low profile. It's about a centimeter thick and can also uses Kailh switches and has excellent RGB. It's split though if you're into that.
I would be interested in a keykron low profile comparison
I would buy the Nuphy for the cute anime stickers. I would buy the Lofree for the clean look and sound. Too bad it doesn't have a 2.4 GHz wireless. I just finished my first custom keyboard. It came out very nice and I didn't have any problems building it but it was a Group Buy and it took almost 5 months to receive it. Not sure I want to do that again. Thanks for the video.
I have the Keychron K1SE and I’ve had it for a few years (bought on sale) but only recently started using it after my main keeb ran into issues. I really can’t stand it, there is nothing good about it. I can’t wait for my replacement to arrive. My broken keyboard sits aside on my desk so I can happily press the keys every now and again.
I love my Nuphy Air because it fits perfectly on top of my laptop keyboard. It travels very well and i bring it everywhere with me. Its the only keyboard that is made specifically to fit on a laptop keyboard.
After seeing this, I'm getting a low profile keyboard, a budget one though.
While I've not used the Lofree, I have an Air96v2 with Cowberry switches and XVX low profile PBT keycaps. Feels and sounds so much better than stock!
I have a Keychron K7 Pro. It leaves a lot to be desired. The Lofree sounds great!
I own the Lofree Flow, along with many more keyboards than I really need. Yes, over the last several years I have been collecting keyboards. No, I'm not addicted to keyboards, I can stop whenever I want.
Setting that aside for the moment, I mostly only use 2 keyboards now: the Cidoo V87 and the Lofree Flow. The former is a "normal" mechanical keyboard that sounds and feels amazing. The Lofree Flow is a low profile mechanical keyboard that feels and sounds amazing. I do most of my work on the Lofree Flow and I do most of my gaming and browsing the internet (and typing practice) on my V87. I've tried a bunch of other keyboards but I just prefer these 2.
Look, I understand why people like the Nuphy, I really do, but it just doesn't thock as much as the Lofree Flow. One might argue it doesn't thock at all. And the Lofree is smooth, and I swear it's been getting smoother. At first it took just a tad more force than I prefer to press down each key, but now it feels about right. Since I have other keyboards for comparison, no I didn't just get used to a heavier stroke. It really did get smoother. Imagine that, a keyboard that feels BETTER as you use it.
I don't know if this was helpful for anyone, but I'm one of those people who didn't know he was an audiophile until I splurged for an expensive set of cans (headphones). I didn't know I was a keyboard elitist snob until I started watching Hipyo's channel.
I promise, if your fingers can feel the difference between a mushy, mediocre mess like the... other keyboard mentioned in this video, the by all means, you should try the Lofree Flow.
I’ve been considering the lolfree for a while now but the backlight shine through on the key caps is SO BAD that I’ve refused out of principle so far. My search for the perfect low profile keyboard continues.