Lofree Flow 2 review

If you're in the market for a low-profile keyboard, you might have a few options in mind—the Asus ROG Falchion RX Low Profile, perhaps, or the NuPhy Air60 HE. But if you move a little off the beaten path, you'll find an absolutely superb board that ticks a bunch of boxes for gamers and typists alike.

Enter the Lofree Flow 2, which follows up on the original Flow. The latter stands as one of my favorite low-profile mechanical keyboards, so it's a tough act to follow. The Lofree Flow 2, however, has proved lightning can strike twice.

One of the surprising aspects of the original Lofree Flow—considering how little-known the brand was at the time—was its undeniably high-quality construction. The good news is that you still get that premium feel and attention to detail in the Lofree Flow 2. If anything, it's been stepped up a notch.

First, though, you'll need to choose from three size options: 100 keys (96%), 84 keys (75%), or 68 keys (65%). We reviewed the 84-key version, and it provides a comfortable balance of functionality and portability.

It's also equipped with a 3,000mAh battery—up from 2,000mAh in the first Flow—which Lofree says will get you up to 120 hours with the backlighting off, or up to 17 hours with the lighting on at full blast. That's far less than the 430 hours promised by the Asus ROG Falchion RX Low Profile, which is a shame. Fortunately, we got a little longer than Lofree predicted: in Bluetooth mode with the backlighting turned up to max, our unit went from 90% to empty in 22 hours. It's not the longest-lasting keyboard you'll ever use, and it's clear that portability was a priority over a chunky battery.

Upon unboxing the Lofree Flow 2, one of the first things you'll notice is the sturdy aluminum chassis with silvery grit-anodized finish. It exudes class and feels rock-solid in the hand, with no bending or flexing anywhere to be found. Yet it's still lightweight and compact enough to carry to your next LAN party.

That mercurial frame is contrasted with the dark PBT-and-polycarbonate double-shot keycaps. These have been enlarged compared to those on the first Lofree Flow to make them easier to find by touch. There's backlighting, too, and while it's incredibly crisp in low light, the slimline legends make it a little tougher to see during the day. You only get a white backlighting option, so if you're looking to sear your retinas with an RGB light fest, you may be disappointed.

Around the back, Lofree has added two fold-out metal feet, which allow you to adjust the keyboard's angle. This was one of the main drawbacks of the previous Lofree Flow—it lacked adjustable feet entirely—and the improvement to typing comfort is noticeable. As a little bonus, the stands on the updated version cleverly hide the mode switch, which is used to flip between wired and Bluetooth modes, or to turn off the keyboard.

On the right-hand side is what would fairly be described as a gimmick: a black touch-sensitive strip. By default, this controls your system volume, but use it while holding the Function key and it'll adjust your screen brightness instead. This was the only notable letdown of the keyboard: it was conspicuously fiddly and finnicky in practice, and it rarely tweaked the volume at the speed I wanted. I'm not a huge fan of keyboard control knobs, but even one of these would have been a better solution.

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We were sent a unit with Kailh Pulse switches, which provide a tactile bump on each press. These switches are highly satisfying in practice, and combined with the wider keycaps, they make typing a fast, comfortable experience. Lofree also offers linear and silent linear options.

On the inside are five layers of dampening materials, including silicone pads, IXPE switch foam, a PET dampening sheet, and more. The result is a satisfying, thocky typing sound that was pleasing to the ear—in most cases. The exception is the space bar, which emits a noticeably different tone to every other key. It's a little jarring, although (hopefully) not enough to ruin your day.

Even beyond the headline changes and features, Lofree has added so many small touches that improve the experience. Each keycap chamfer has been cut down to provide a sharper edge, making them easier to locate by touch. Switch tolerances have been reduced to give smoother and more stable keystrokes. The number of contact dots in each switch has been doubled from six to 12 to distribute wear more evenly and keep the stem more centered. I could go on.

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You might not notice each of these changes individually, but they really do add up. That's as true in gaming as it is in typing, and when the Lofree Flow 2 was thrust into the action, I was left surprisingly happy with how it performed, even in fast-paced shooters like Call of Duty.

No doubt the wider, more pronounced keycaps aided it here, and for the most part it performed splendidly. That said, you might want to look elsewhere if you're after something truly serious for the arena. Its low-profile keycaps will always be harder to find by touch than a full-size equivalent, no matter what Lofree has done to improve things, and it lacks any gamer-specific features like macro keys or a rapid-fire mode.

Still, you can create your own macros thanks to the Flow 2's VIA support, which is a handy addition. It's not on the same level as some of the dedicated gaming features you'll see in boards from the likes of Razer and Logitech, but it's welcome regardless.

But then again, if you want features like that, a low-profile keyboard like the Lofree Flow 2 probably isn't quite right for you anyway. Its target audience is much more interested in a satisfying typing feel and premium build quality, and in those areas, this device is a real winner.

Best gaming keyboard 2025

1. Best overall:
Asus ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless

2. Best budget:
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3. Best mid-range:
Ducky Zero 6108

4. Best rapid trigger:
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5. Best wireless rapid trigger:
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6. Best silent:
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7. Best tenkeyless:
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8. Best low profile:
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9. Best ergonomic:
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10. Best membrane:
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