Lofree Flow84 vs Keychron K3 Max

	Lofree Flow84 – Full specification	Keychron K3 Max – Full specifications
Overview
Price	—	$121.00
Our Rating	8.4	8.8
Brand	lofree	Keychron
Category	Keyboard	Keyboard
Genral Info
Brand	Lofree	Keychron
Model Name	Flow84	K3 Max
Series	Flow Series	K-Series
Type	Mechanical (Wireless + Wired)	Mechanical (Wireless + Wired + 2.4GHz)
Layout	75% (84 keys)	75% (84 keys)
Release Year	2024	2023
Use Case	Work, Typing, Creative, Productivity	Work, Gaming, Productivity
DESIGN & BUILD
Frame Material	Aluminum alloy unibody	ABS + Aluminum frame
Plate Material	PC (polycarbonate)	Low-profile plate
Keycap Material	PBT (Low-profile double-shot)	Low-profile double-shot PBT
Color Options	White, Basalt Black, Mist Blue	Black, Grey, Carbon Black
Dimensions (L × W × H)	316 × 125 × 26 mm	306 × 116 × 22 mm
Weight	820 g	525 g
Form Factor	Compact 75% layout	Ultra-slim 75%
Finish	Smooth anodized surface with matte edges	Matte texture
SWITCH & TYPING EXPERIENCE
Switch Type	Low-profile mechanical (hot-swappable)	Low-profile mechanical (Hot-swappable MX style)
Switch Options	Lofree Ghost Linear / Ghost Tactile (Kailh low-profile compatible)	Gateron Low-profile Red / Brown / Blue
Mount Type	Gasket-mounted structure	Gasket-style with foams
Stabilizers	Pre-lubed plate-mounted stabilizers	Pre-lubed screw-in stabilizers
Number of Keys	—	84
Typing Angle	6° fixed incline	2.5°, 4.2°, 6.5°
Key Rollover	Full N-key (wired) / 6-key (Bluetooth)	Full NKRO (wired and wireless)
Actuation Force	45 g ± 10 g	~45g
Key Travel	1.2 mm actuation / 2.8 mm total	2.0 mm actuation / 3.2 mm total
Typing Feel	Low-profile, soft, responsive, and quiet	Smooth, quiet low-profile thock
PERFORMANCE
Response Time (Bluetooth)	8–10 ms (Bluetooth)	~1 ms (wired / 2.4GHz)
Response Time (Bluetooth)	8–10 ms (Bluetooth)	~1 ms (wired / 2.4GHz)
Anti-Ghosting	100% NKRO	100% (NKRO)
Input Lag	Minimal (Performance Mode)	Negligible
Latency Mode	Adjustable Low-latency mode	2.4GHz low-latency mode
RGB & LIGHTING
Backlight Type	White LED (adjustable)	Per-key RGB
LED Orientation	South-facing	North-facing
Lighting Effects	10 preset animation modes	18+ preset modes
Custom Effects	Supported via companion software	Custom via QMK / VIA
Brightness Levels	5-step brightness control	5-step adjustable
Control	Onboard shortcuts + software	Software + onboard shortcuts
SOFTWARE & CUSTOMIZATION
Firmware	Lofree OS (custom, VIA-compatible)	Open-source QMK / VIA
Key Remapping	Yes (via software)	Fully programmable
Macro Support	Supported	Multi-layer macros
Profile Storage	3 onboard profiles	Up to 3 onboard profiles
Firmware Update	Available via USB	Supported via USB
Hotkey Shortcuts	Lighting, media, function layer toggles	RGB, multimedia, device switching
SOUND & COMFORT
Acoustic Dampening	Integrated foam and silicone pad under PCB	IXPE foam + latex + silicone
Typing Sound Profile	Soft “thock” with muted bottom-out	Quiet, deep low-profile thock
Gasket Mount	Gasket mount adds flexible cushioning	Flexy gasket mount
Noise Reduction	Internal insulation layers for noise reduction	Improved via internal foams
Wrist Rest	Optional magnetic rest (sold separately)	Optional
Tilt Feet	Rubber base pads for stability	3-level adjustable
Support and compatibility
Software Support	macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS	macOS, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS
Supported OS	—	VIA (cross-platform)
Plug-and-Play	Yes	Yes
Layout Options	macOS / Windows legends included	ANSI / ISO, Mac & Windows keycaps
BATTERY & CONNECTIVITY
Battery Capacity	2000 mAh	1550 mAh (typical)
Battery Type	Rechargeable lithium-ion	Lithium rechargeable
Battery Life (No RGB)	Up to 40 hours	Up to 180 hours
Battery Life (RGB On)	10–15 hours	34–68 hours
Charging Port	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
Charge Time	2.5 hours	Approx. 3 hours
Wireless Mode	Bluetooth 5.1	Bluetooth 5.1 + 2.4 GHz
Wired Mode	USB-C cable	USB-C
Multi-Device Pairing	Yes, up to 3 devices	Up to 3 devices
Switch Between Devices	Fn + 1/2/3 shortcuts	Fn + 1/2/3
Polling Rate (Wired)	1000 Hz	1000 Hz
Polling Rate (Wireless)	125 Hz	90 Hz