KEEBD Contra vs Lofree Block 98
Get the Lofree Block 98 for hot-swappable and knob.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
KEEBD Contra
Build quality in the bottom 5% of 40% boards under $150.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or numpad.
Get the
Lofree Block 98
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the bottom 20% of 98% boards under $200.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
KEEBD Contra
Lofree Block 98
Layout size
40%
98%
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Case material
Acrylic, Plastic
ABS, PBT, Plastic
Switch options
Tactile
Linear
Knob
No
Yes
- KEEBD Contra
- Lofree Block 98
- Performance
- 5554
- Build quality
- 4151
- Productivity
- 4884
- Customizability
- 5360
- Portability
- 6056
KEEBD Contra vs Lofree Block 98 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
12 of 23 specs differ
KEEBD Contra
Lofree Block 98
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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