Lofree Flow 2

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Product Overview

• The next generation model of Lofree “Flow” first generation “Flow2” is now available. While inheriting the highly rigid aluminum chassis, the keyboard has been upgraded in both key feel and sound to “make you listen.
• Evolved into a more sophisticated design that is more compatible with Apple products in terms of appearance.

key layout

• 68keys/84keys/100keys, available in white and silver or black and space gray, respectively

Main Benefits

• Modern and high quality look, especially with Mac and high style consistency
• Both keystroke feel and keystroke sound are highly rated. The experience is more three-dimensional than the first generation, and keystrokes are more enjoyable to type.
• Pricing is very competitive; VIP and Kickstarter offer discounted pricing (e.g., VIP $89 for 68 keys, regular $189)
• VIA support for greatly improved customization, including Mod-Tap and macro functions

Appearance/Packaging

• Simple and tight package design, with pre-printed technical certification for domestic use
• Included: USB dongle, L-shaped USB cable, and replacement keycaps.

Keycap Specifications

• Shine-through (transparent) keycaps made of PBT material are used. Only the text portion is transparent, a change from the first generation’s sublimation printing.
• Black keycaps are less visible without light, but can be appreciated as a cool “unmarked look”
• Cylindrical (rounded left and right) keytop shape for a natural fit of the fingers

Enclosure and Physical Specifications

• USB-C port, touch sensor, and status LEDs centrally located on the right side instead of the back
• Touch sensor is for volume & light control only, no other customization
• **Movable tilt leg (2-step adjustment)**. Some 68keys models have a slightly steeper tilt, which may increase the load on the wrist.

Switch & Internal Specifications

• Newly designed switches “SURFER (Linear)” and “PULSE (Tactile)” and renewed housing with LED diffuser
• The plate material is a resin that appears to be polycarbonate. Gasket mount structure is the same as the first generation.

Major Disadvantages/Precautions

• Touch sensors cannot be assigned other than volume and light control, and cannot be customized
• Loud keystrokes except for the quiet linear model, making it unsuitable for quiet office environments.
• No Japanese layout offered at this time (ANSI layout only)
• Black keycaps have extremely poor visibility in dark environments and without backlighting
• The USB port is horizontally protruding, which is not to everyone’s liking. Be careful with cable routing for wired connection.
• The 68keys model has a steep tilt angle and requires consideration for wrist strain during prolonged use.
• Power switch location is hidden behind the tilt leg, making it difficult to access