HP Class 1800 Southpaw vs Lofree Block 98
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Which one should you get?
Get the
HP Class 1800 Southpaw
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
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Lofree Block 98
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the bottom 20% of 98% boards under $200.
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.
HP Class 1800 Southpaw
Lofree Block 98
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Ergonomics
Southpaw
Standard
Case material
Aluminum
ABS, PBT, Plastic
Mount style
Top Mount
Gasket Mount
- HP Class 1800 Southpaw
- Lofree Block 98
- Performance
- 4954
- Build quality
- 6651
- Productivity
- 4984
- Customizability
- 5960
- Portability
- 4156
HP Class 1800 Southpaw vs Lofree Block 98 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
15 of 22 specs differ
HP Class 1800 Southpaw
Lofree Block 98
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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