Lofree Flow 2 100 vs Varmilo Minilo98 Pro
Choose the Lofree for a low-profile aluminum ANSI board, or the Varmilo for ISO layouts, silent switch options, and QMK support.
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Which one should you get?
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Lofree Flow 2 100
Build quality in the top 15% of 100% boards under $200.
- Low-profile CNC aluminum case with gasket mount design.
- Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and USB-C wired connectivity.
- Capacitive touch bar adjusts volume and screen brightness.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
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Varmilo Minilo98 Pro
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 20% of 98% boards under $200.
- ANSI and a wide range of ISO layouts are listed.
- QMK and VIA support, plus hot-swap functionality.
- Kailh Prestige Silent switch option and sound-dampening construction.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Pick the Lofree Flow 2 100 if you specifically want a low-profile keyboard with an aluminum case, white lighting, and a touch bar. Choose the Varmilo Minilo98 Pro if ISO layouts, silent switch options, or QMK support matter more. Before buying, check switch compatibility: the Lofree requires low-profile switches, while the Varmilo requires magnetic switches.
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.
Lofree Flow 2 100
Varmilo Minilo98 Pro
Layout size
100%
98%
Hall effect (magnetic)
No
Yes
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Battery
3,000 mAh
4,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Low profile
Yes
No
Case material
Aluminum
Copper, Metal, Plastic
- Lofree Flow 2 100
- Varmilo Minilo98 Pro
- Performance
- 5774
- Build quality
- 7673
- Productivity
- 8488
- Customizability
- 6989
- Portability
- 5755
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- VIA
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The Minilo98 Pro takes the stronger position for gaming, office work, programming, and modding, particularly if ISO support, silent switches, or QMK matters. The Flow 2 100 has a distinct advantage for its low-profile form and side touch bar, which make it a more specialized fit for content workflows. Travel is a close call: both offer three connection modes, while the Flow is low-profile and the Varmilo has the larger stated battery. Neither is a straightforward choice for every buyer, since their switch compatibility differs substantially.
Pick the Varmilo Minilo98 Pro
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate, while the Minilo98 Pro vendor page states 1 ms latency in wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
- The Minilo98 Pro includes N-key rollover and a compact full-size layout with a numpad.
- The Flow 2 100 also has a 1000 Hz polling rate, but its listed connection modes do not include a separate gaming latency claim.
Lofree Flow 2 100 vs Varmilo Minilo98 Pro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 26 specs differ
Lofree Flow 2 100
Varmilo Minilo98 Pro
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Lofree Flow 2 100
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Varmilo Minilo98 Pro
Varmilo
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-FR, ISO-ES
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Lofree Flow 2 100 vs Varmilo Minilo98 Pro: your questions
The Lofree is a low-profile ANSI keyboard with a CNC aluminum case and white backlighting. The Varmilo is a compact 98% model with multiple ISO options, RGB lighting, and QMK/VIA support.
No, its listed physical layout is ANSI, and no ISO variants are offered. The Minilo98 Pro lists ANSI and multiple ISO layouts, including ISO-UK and ISO-DE.
Neither keyboard supports standard MX switches according to its compatibility rules. The Flow 2 100 requires low-profile switches, while the Minilo98 Pro requires magnetic switches.
The Minilo98 Pro has a Kailh Prestige Silent switch option, described by Varmilo as linear, thocky, and silent. The Flow 2 100 offers a Silent Linear switch option in the vendor description, but it is still limited to the board's low-profile switch system.
Yes, both list Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless, as well as wired connectivity. The Flow 2 100 vendor page specifies Bluetooth 5.3, while the Minilo98 Pro vendor page specifies Bluetooth 5.0.
The Varmilo Minilo98 Pro has a listed 4000mAh battery, compared with 3000mAh for the Lofree Flow 2 100. Varmilo also states over 20 days of working time with all lights off.
Its listed lighting is white, and the vendor describes it as north-facing white backlighting. The Minilo98 Pro lists RGB backlighting, with south-facing LEDs.
The Minilo98 Pro lists both QMK and VIA support. The Flow 2 100 lists VIA support, but not QMK.
It uses a compact 98% layout with a numpad, rather than the gaps of a full-size board. The Flow 2 100 is listed as a 100% full-size ANSI keyboard.
The Flow 2 100 has PBT and PC keycaps with shine-through legends and white backlighting. The Minilo98 Pro has south-facing LEDs, and its compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends stay dark.
Yes, but the compatibility notes caution that some sculpted keycaps can clip its south-facing LEDs. The board also requires magnetic switches, a separate limitation for switch replacement.
The Lofree Flow 2 100 has a capacitive side touch bar for adjusting volume and screen brightness. The Minilo98 Pro lists multimedia keys instead.
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