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KBDFans GT 80 MX vs Lofree Block

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

KBDFans GT 80 MX

Build quality in the top 15% of 80% boards under $200.

Rules this board out

  • No numpad.

Get the

Lofree Block

Knob

Build quality in the top 25% of 100% boards under $200.

What actually differs

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.

KBDFans GT 80 MX

Lofree Block

  • Layout size

    80%

    100%

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    ABS

  • Mount style

    PCB Mount

    Gasket Mount

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • KBDFans GT 80 MX
  • Lofree Block
Performance
75
70
Build quality
79
65
Productivity
66
73
Customizability
76
74
Portability
53
56

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
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Full specs

KBDFans GT 80 MX vs Lofree Block specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

14 of 25 specs differ

KBDFans GT 80 MX

Lofree Block

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

PCB Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

80%
100%

Layout standard

—
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

LED
Yes

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

8,000 Hz
—

Battery

Wired only
2,000 mAh

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
ABS

Plate material

Aluminum, FR4, Polycarbonate
—

Keycaps

—
PBT

Weight

—
1,090 g

Dimensions

—
41 x 387 x 165 mm

Typing angle

—
4°

Backlight

None
White

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2023

Where to buy

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