Lofree Flow Lite84 vs Keychron K5 Max84 vs 108 keys
Choose the Lofree Flow Lite84 for a lighter, compact gasket-mount design, or the Keychron K5 Max for a 100% layout and QMK/VIA customization.
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from$99at Lofree
4.1 · 16 reviews
from$94at Keychron
Which one should you get?
Get the
Lofree Flow Lite84
84
- 84-key, 75% layout in a 550g keyboard.
- Gasket mount with sound-dampening layers, according to Lofree.
- Built-in roller volume control and flip-out stand with 3° and 6° positions.
- 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.
Get the
Keychron K5 Max
108 keys
Build quality in the top 15% of 100% boards under $100.
- 100% layout with 108 keys and 12 multimedia keys.
- Supports QMK and VIA, with Keychron also describing Launcher-based key remapping and macros.
- Hot-swappable low-profile Gateron switches on the hot-swappable version.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
Pick the Lofree Flow Lite84 if lower weight, a compact 84-key layout, and its built-in volume roller matter most. Choose the Keychron K5 Max if you want a 100% layout, broader listed ISO options, or QMK/VIA customization. Before buying either board, check replacement keycaps and switches for low-profile compatibility.
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 Lite84
Keychron K5 Max
Case material
ABS
ABS, Aluminum
Mount style
Gasket Mount
PCB Mount, Plate Mount
Knob
Yes
No
Weight
550 g
720 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
QMK
No
Yes
The deep option when you want to remap every key
- Lofree Flow Lite84
- Keychron K5 Max
- Performance
- 5281
- Build quality
- 6481
- Productivity
- 7789
- Customizability
- 6088
- Portability
- 5453
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Battery: 2,000 mAh
- Low profile
- Max polling rate: 1,000 Hz
- Sound dampening
What will you mostly use it for?
The Keychron K5 Max takes the edge for gaming, programming, modding, and content creation, mainly through its full-size layout, N-key rollover, and QMK/VIA support. The Flow Lite84 is the more travel-oriented option because it is lighter and shorter. Office use is a close call: Lofree adds a volume roller and adjustable stand, while Keychron provides a full-size layout and dedicated multimedia keys.
Pick the Keychron K5 Max
- Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate, and the K5 Max specifies N-key rollover in wired and wireless modes.
- Keychron describes the K5 Max's 2.4 GHz and wired modes as operating at 1000 Hz.
- The K5 Max provides a 100% layout with 108 keys.
Lofree Flow Lite84 vs Keychron K5 Max specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 27 specs differ
Lofree Flow Lite84
Keychron K5 Max
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
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 Lite84
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron K5 Max
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic
In stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK
In stockDoes not ship to you
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Lofree Flow Lite84 vs Keychron K5 Max: your questions
The Flow Lite84 is an 84-key, 75% keyboard with a gasket mount, while the K5 Max has a 100% layout with 108 keys. The K5 Max also lists QMK/VIA support, while the Flow Lite84 has a built-in roller volume control and flip-out stand.
The Lofree Flow Lite84 weighs 550g, and the Keychron K5 Max weighs 720g. The Flow Lite84 is the lighter choice based on their listed weights.
Both support Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless, and wired connectivity. Both also list a 2000mAh battery and a 1000 Hz polling rate.
Both list a 1000 Hz polling rate, and Keychron specifies N-key rollover in wired and wireless modes for the K5 Max. The K5 Max is the more documented gaming option here, with 1000 Hz polling described for its wired and 2.4 GHz modes.
No, the Flow Lite84 has 84 keys and a 75% layout. The Keychron K5 Max is the full-size option, with 108 keys.
Yes, QMK and VIA support are listed for the K5 Max. Keychron also describes its Launcher web app for remapping keys and creating macros.
No, both keyboards require low-profile switches and keycaps, so standard MX keycaps will not fit. Check that any replacement set is made for the relevant low-profile keyboard.
The K5 Max has north-facing LEDs, and its compatibility guidance warns that Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing. Choose keycaps with that clearance issue in mind.
Lofree describes a flip-out stand with 3° and 6° positions for the Flow Lite84. The listed metadata gives a 3° typing angle.
The K5 Max lists ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, and ISO-UK layouts. The Flow Lite84's compatibility rules say ISO layouts are not offered.
Hot-swappability is listed for both keyboards, and both are limited to low-profile switches. Keychron specifies that hot-swapping applies to its hot-swappable version and describes compatibility with Gateron or Keychron low-profile mechanical switches.
The Lofree Flow Lite84 has a built-in roller volume control. The K5 Max lists 12 multimedia keys, but its product details do not specifically identify a volume roller.
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