Apple Magic Keyboard USB-C vs Lofree Flow 2 84 Low-profile Mechanical Keyboard
Apple Magic Keyboard USB-C ($99) vs Lofree Flow 2 84 Low-profile Mechanical Keyboard ($159) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right keyboard.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple Magic Keyboard USB-C | Lofree Flow 2 84 Low-profile Mechanical Keyboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | $159 |
| Weight | 231g | 745g |
| Connection | Bluetooth 5.0 + wired USB-C | — |
| Layout | US ANSI (full-size or TKL) | — |
| Charging | USB-C (1 month per charge) | — |
| Touch ID | Optional (separate SKU) | — |
| Top Plate | Anodized aluminum | — |
| Weight | 231g | 745g (Lofree) |
| Keys | — | 84-key low-profile |
| Connectivity | — | Bluetooth and 2.4GHz |
| Thickness | — | 21.5 mm |
| Body | — | Aluminum with volume knob |
Pros & Cons
Apple Magic Keyboard USB-C
- Scissor switches with virtually zero key wobble
- USB-C finally — charges with any cable
- Touch ID option adds fingerprint authentication
- Anodized aluminum body matches Apple aesthetic
- Pairs instantly across Apple devices via iCloud
- 99$ for a first-party keyboard
- 1mm travel divides typists — love it or hate it
- Mac-specific function keys limit cross-platform use
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
Apple Magic Keyboard USB-C is the better value at $99. Both are part of our curated keyboard index — tap through to check current pricing.
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