Keychron K17 Max vs Lofree TOFU100
Get the Keychron K17 Max for QMK customization, RGB, and an ISO option; choose the Lofree TOFU100 for a full-size layout and its larger 3000mAh battery.
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4.8 (4)4.8 · 4 reviews
from$94at Keychron
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from$100at Lofree
Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron K17 Max
Build quality in the top 20% of 96% boards under $100.
- QMK and VIA support, with Keychron Launcher customization for key remapping and macros.
- RGB backlighting with more than 22 settings, plus a static white backlight option.
- Low-profile construction with vendor-described IXPE acoustic foam and latex foam.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Get the
Lofree TOFU100
Battery
Build quality in the top 40% of 100% boards under $150.
- A 100% layout for buyers who want a full-size keyboard.
- A listed 3000mAh battery capacity.
- A 9° or 12° typing angle.
- No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
Choose the Keychron K17 Max for QMK and VIA customization, RGB lighting, sound-dampening foam, or an ISO layout. Choose the Lofree TOFU100 for its full-size layout, 3000mAh listed battery capacity, and 9° or 12° typing angle. If you need ISO, the K17 Max is the fit; if you want a full-size board, the TOFU100 provides that layout.
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.
Keychron K17 Max
Lofree TOFU100
Layout size
96%
100%
Battery
2,000 mAh
3,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Low profile
Yes
No
Case material
ABS, Aluminum
ABS
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Linear
- Keychron K17 Max
- Lofree TOFU100
- Performance
- 8363
- Build quality
- 8159
- Productivity
- 9373
- Customizability
- 9175
- Portability
- 5356
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Knob
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The K17 Max takes the lead in the listed gaming, office, programming, travel, modding, and content-creation comparisons, mainly through its QMK support, lighting, sound dampening, and lighter, more compact design. The TOFU100 remains a reasonable fit for buyers who specifically want a full-size layout. Both offer wireless and wired connectivity, a knob, and hot-swappable switches, so those shared features do not distinguish them.
Pick the Keychron K17 Max
- The K17 Max lists a 1000 Hz polling rate, and Keychron specifies that this applies in 2.4 GHz and wired modes.
- Its RGB backlighting offers more than 22 lighting settings, while the TOFU100 has no backlighting.
Keychron K17 Max vs Lofree TOFU100 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
14 of 26 specs differ
Keychron K17 Max
Lofree TOFU100
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
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron K17 Max
- Go to Keychron
Keychron
ISO
Out of stockShips to you
- Go to Keychron (DE)
Keychron (DE)
ISO
In stockDoes not ship to you
Lofree TOFU100
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
Keychron K17 Max vs Lofree TOFU100: your questions
The Keychron K17 Max lists QMK support, and Keychron describes using its Launcher to remap keys and set macros. The TOFU100 feature list does not include QMK.
The K17 Max lists a 1000 Hz polling rate, and Keychron specifies 1000 Hz for its 2.4 GHz and wired modes. The TOFU100 listing does not give a polling-rate figure.
The K17 Max is available with RGB backlighting, and Keychron describes more than 22 RGB settings. The TOFU100 has no backlighting.
Yes, the K17 Max metadata lists both ISO and ANSI layouts. The TOFU100 is ANSI-only, with no ISO variants offered.
Yes, the TOFU100 is listed as a 100% keyboard. The K17 Max uses a 96% layout that includes a numpad in a more compact arrangement.
The K17 Max weighs 750g, while the TOFU100 weighs 1010g. The K17 Max also has smaller listed dimensions, at 27 x 119 x 387 mm.
No. Its compatibility rule specifies low-profile switches and keycaps, so standard MX keycaps will not fit.
The K17 Max has north-facing LEDs, and its compatibility rule warns that Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing. Check keycap compatibility before buying replacements.
Keychron says its hot-swappable version supports Gateron and Keychron low-profile mechanical switches. It is not compatible with standard-height switches under the stated low-profile switch rule.
The TOFU100 is listed with linear switches. Its vendor description identifies them as Gateron Tofu 45g linear switches.
The TOFU100 lists a 3000mAh battery, while the K17 Max lists 2000mAh. These figures describe listed capacity, not a measured comparison of runtime.
Keychron describes QMK support and its Launcher web app for remapping keys and setting macros. The listing says Launcher customization requires a supported browser and a wired connection.
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