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Lofree Flow 2 vs. NuPhy Air75 V3: Which is the best low-profile keyboard?
This video compares the Lofree Flow 2 and the NuPhy Air75 V3, two very popular low-profile keyboards. The design, build quality, features, typing experience, and connectivity are analyzed to determine which is the best option.
1. ✨ Introduction to the Lofree Flow 2 and NuPhy Air75 V3: Minimalist Design and Similarities
- ✅ Both keyboards have a minimalist and attractive design, ideal for Mac users or clean desktop setups.
- ✅ Both are 75% layout keyboards with 84 keys and hot-swappable.
- ✅ The Lofree Flow 2 is priced at $169, while the Air75 costs $139.
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1. ✨ Introduction to the Lofree Flow 2 and NuPhy Air75 V3: Minimalist Design and Similarities
- ✅ Both keyboards have a minimalist and attractive design, ideal for Mac users or clean desktop setups.
- ✅ Both are 75% layout keyboards with 84 keys and hot-swappable.
- ✅ The Lofree Flow 2 is priced at $169, while the Air75 costs $139.
00:43 - 01:32
2. 🎨 Design and Build Quality: Lofree Flow 2 vs. NuPhy Air75 V3
- ✅ The Lofree Flow 2 features an elegant and minimalist design with a premium aesthetic, using two tones: white and silver.
- ✅ The NuPhy Air75 adopts a minimalist but more playful design, incorporating a variety of colors on the keys, RGB modes, and side LED lights, in addition to a transparent lower case.
- ✅ The Flow 2 is made entirely of aluminum, with an anodized body that resembles the texture of a MacBook.
- ✅ The Air75 uses aluminum only on the top case, while the bottom case is made of ABS plastic.
- ⚠️ The Flow 2 feels denser and more premium, while the Air75 feels more hollow.
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3. 📐 Stands and Tilt Angles: Lofree Flow 2 vs. NuPhy Air75 V3
- ✅ The Flow 2 has aluminum stands that offer angles of 0° or 5°.
- ✅ The Air75 has multi-level stands that provide angles of 4°, 8°, or 10°.
- ✅ The Air75 offers more angle options and a more comfortable typing experience with higher angles.
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4. ⌨️ Key Design and Materials: Lofree Flow 2 vs. NuPhy Air75 V3
- ✅ Both keyboards have a 75% layout with 84 keys and identical footprint sizes.
- ✅ The Flow 2 has an empty space on the right side, which may seem strange to some users.
- ✅ The Flow 2's keycaps are double-shot PBT and PC, while the Air75's are double-shot PBT.
- ✅ The Flow 2's keycaps feel denser and more premium.
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5. 💡 Backlighting, Ports, and Controls: Lofree Flow 2 vs. NuPhy Air75 V3
- ⚠️ The Flow 2's backlighting is white and difficult to see during the day.
- ✅ The Air75's RGB backlighting is more visible and usable.
- ⚠️ The Flow 2's USB-C port is on the right side, which can be inconvenient.
- ✅ The Air75's USB-C port is on the top, making it easy to access.
- ✅ The Air75's switches for the operating system and connectivity modes are easy to reach on the top.
- ⚠️ The Flow 2 has a sensitive touch bar for volume and brightness control, but the sensitivity and execution are not very good.
- ⚠️ The Air75 has a physical rotary knob that feels tactile but also feels cheap.
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6. 📶 Connectivity, Software, and Battery: Lofree Flow 2 vs. NuPhy Air75 V3
- ✅ Both keyboards offer USB-C, 2.4G wireless, and Bluetooth connectivity.
- ✅ The Flow 2 has a slight advantage with Bluetooth 5.3 instead of the Air75's Bluetooth 5.0.
- ✅ Both keyboards can be paired with up to three Bluetooth devices.
- ✅ The Flow 2 is compatible with QMK/VIA for updates, macros, and customization.
- ✅ The Air75 uses Nui software for customization, including LEDs and backlighting.
- ✅ The Air75 has a longer battery life than the Flow 2.
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7. ✍️ Typing Experience: Lofree Flow 2 vs. NuPhy Air75 V3
- ✅ The Flow 2 has many layers of cushioning, providing a solid and premium typing feel.
- ✅ The Air75 feels more tactile and offers better physical feedback for each keystroke.
- ✅ The angles of the Air75's stands are more comfortable for typing.
- ⚠️ The Flow 2 feels quite flat even with the stands extended.
- ⚠️ The key spacing is better on the Air75, which reduces typing errors.
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8. 🏆 Final Verdict: Which is the Best Low-Profile Keyboard?
- ✅ The NuPhy Air75 V3 is the best overall keyboard due to its more practical design options and better typing experience.
- ✅ The Lofree Flow 2 has superior design, build quality, and typing sound, but the Air75 is more comfortable to type on.