Qelec.Studio i101 vs Lofree Block 98
Get the Qelec.Studio i101 for the 6,000 mAh battery. Get the Lofree Block 98 for knob and sound dampening.
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![[In Stock] Qelec.Studio i101 Tri-mode Mechanical Keyboard Kit](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1674/0405/files/DSC04088.jpg?v=1736759467&width=3840&quality=75)
Which one should you get?
Get the
Qelec.Studio i101
Battery
Build quality in the top 40% of 100% boards under $300.
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.
Qelec.Studio i101
Lofree Block 98
Layout size
100%
98%
Battery
6,000 mAh
2,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Knob
No
Yes
Sound dampening
No
Yes
Backlight
None
White
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
- Qelec.Studio i101
- Lofree Block 98
- Performance
- 5453
- Build quality
- 5751
- Productivity
- 5584
- Customizability
- 5860
- Portability
- 6056
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
Qelec.Studio i101 vs Lofree Block 98 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 22 specs differ
Qelec.Studio i101
Lofree Block 98
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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