Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 vs Lofree Flow 2 84 Low-profile Mechanical Keyboard
Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 ($50) vs Lofree Flow 2 84 Low-profile Mechanical Keyboard ($159) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right usb hub.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 | Lofree Flow 2 84 Low-profile Mechanical Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $50 | $159 |
| Weight | 103g | 745g |
| Ports | 8 | — |
| HDMI | 4K@30Hz | — |
| Power Delivery | 100W | — |
| USB-A | 3x USB 3.0 | — |
| Card Reader | SD + microSD | — |
| Weight | 103g | 745g (Lofree) |
| Keys | — | 84-key low-profile |
| Connectivity | — | Bluetooth and 2.4GHz |
| Thickness | — | 21.5 mm |
| Body | — | Aluminum with volume knob |
Pros & Cons
Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1
- 100W power delivery charges MacBook Pro
- 4K HDMI handles external monitor connection
- 8 ports in 103g is remarkable density
- 4K@30Hz not 60Hz — video editing limitation
- Single USB-C input creates single point of failure
- Aluminum body gets warm under load
Lofree Flow 2 84 Low-profile Mechanical Keyboard
- Low-profile mechanical feel
- Bluetooth and 2.4GHz
- Aluminum body and volume knob
- 745g is heavy for a travel board
- $159 is premium for a compact layout
- Low-profile switches are not for everyone
Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 is the better value at $50. Both are part of our curated usb hub index — tap through to check current pricing.
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