Dot Works Layer75 vs Lofree Block 98
Get the Dot Works Layer75 for qmk. Get the Lofree Block 98 for knob.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Dot Works Layer75
QMK
Build quality in the top 10% of 75% boards under $200.
- No numpad.
Get the
Lofree Block 98
Knob
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.
Dot Works Layer75
Lofree Block 98
Layout size
75%
98%
Case material
Aluminum
ABS, PBT, Plastic
Knob
No
Yes
Weight
2,000 g
1,090 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
QMK
Yes
No
The deep option when you want to remap every key
- Dot Works Layer75
- Lofree Block 98
- Performance
- 5154
- Build quality
- 8751
- Productivity
- 7384
- Customizability
- 8960
- Portability
- 6056
- Hot-swappable
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Sound dampening
Dot Works Layer75 vs Lofree Block 98 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 25 specs differ
Dot Works Layer75
Lofree Block 98
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
VIAL
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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