Keychron K5 V2 vs Lofree Flow100QMK vs PBT
Choose the Keychron K5 V2 for QMK customization and ISO layout options, or the Lofree Flow100 for PBT keycaps and a gasket-mounted aluminum build.
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4.5 · 8 reviews
from$89at MK
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from$129at Lofree
Which one should you get?
Get the
Keychron K5 V2
QMK
Build quality in the top 15% of 100% boards under $100.
- QMK firmware and Keychron Launcher support key remapping, macros, and shortcuts.
- Available in ANSI and multiple ISO variants, including UK, German, Nordic, and Swiss layouts.
- Lists 1000 Hz polling and N-key rollover in both wired and wireless modes.
- Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
Get the
Lofree Flow100
PBT
Build quality in the top 25% of 100% boards under $150.
- Aluminum-alloy frame and gasket mount with IXPE and Poron foam.
- Dye-sublimated PBT keycaps, described as resistant to wear and oil.
- Hot-swappable design with linear and tactile switch options.
- 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.
Choose the Keychron K5 V2 if you want QMK remapping, documented polling and rollover features, or an ISO layout. Pick the Lofree Flow100 if PBT keycaps and a gasket-mounted, foam-equipped aluminum build matter more than firmware customization. Both are hot-swappable low-profile keyboards, but neither accepts standard MX keycaps.
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 K5 V2
Lofree Flow100
Battery
2,000 mAh
3,000 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
ABS, Aluminum
Aluminum
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Linear, Tactile
Mount style
PCB Mount
Gasket Mount
Weight
732 g
738 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Keychron K5 V2
- Lofree Flow100
- Performance
- 8263
- Build quality
- 8066
- Productivity
- 8965
- Customizability
- 8860
- Portability
- 5456
- Layout size: 100%
- Connection: Bluetooth, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Low profile
What will you mostly use it for?
The K5 V2 has the clearer edge for gaming, programming, and macro-focused work, based on its polling-rate listing, QMK support, and multimedia keys. The Flow100 is a credible office alternative for buyers who prioritize its gasket mount, foam layers, and PBT keycaps. Travel is close: the weights are nearly the same, while the Flow100 has the larger battery. For modding, both are hot-swappable, but the K5 V2 offers the stronger documented software toolkit.
Pick the Keychron K5 V2
- The K5 V2 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate, and its vendor specifies 1000 Hz wired polling.
- It supports N-key rollover in wired and wireless modes.
- The Flow100 has no polling-rate or N-key rollover figure in its specifications.
Keychron K5 V2 vs Lofree Flow100 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
15 of 25 specs differ
Keychron K5 V2
Lofree Flow100
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Low profile
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
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
ISO layouts by store
Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.
Keychron K5 V2
Keychron
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW
In stockShips to you
Keychron (DE)
ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-SW
In stockDoes not ship to you
MonacoKeys
ISO-DE
In stockDoes not ship to you
Lofree Flow100
No ISO layout at the stores we track.
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Keychron K5 V2 vs Lofree Flow100: your questions
The Keychron K5 V2 lists QMK support, and its vendor describes using QMK with the Keychron Launcher web app for remapping and macros. The Flow100's listed features do not include QMK or VIA.
The Keychron K5 V2 is listed with ANSI and ISO variants, including ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-SW, and ISO-UK. The Lofree Flow100 is ANSI only.
No. Both products' compatibility rules specify low-profile switches and keycaps, and say standard MX keycaps will not fit.
Both are listed as hot-swappable. The Keychron vendor says its hot-swappable version supports Keychron Milk POM and other low-profile mechanical switches, while the Flow100 vendor describes hot-swapping its Kailh full POM switches.
The Lofree Flow100 has dye-sublimated PBT keycaps, which Lofree describes as resistant to wear and oil. The Keychron K5 V2 is listed with shine-through ABS keycaps.
The Keychron K5 V2 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate and N-key rollover in both wired and wireless modes. The Flow100's specifications do not list a polling rate or N-key rollover feature.
Both support Bluetooth and wired USB-C connections. Keychron's vendor says the K5 V2 can connect to up to three devices, and Lofree lists up to three connected devices for the Flow100.
The Lofree Flow100 has a listed 3000 mAh battery, compared with 2000 mAh for the Keychron K5 V2. Lofree states up to 40 hours of working time; Keychron's vendor states up to 160 hours for the K5 V2.
Yes. The K5 V2 is listed with north-facing LEDs, and its compatibility rule warns that Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
The Flow100 uses a gasket mount, with IXPE and Poron foam described by Lofree as helping isolate switches and reduce vibration. The Keychron K5 V2 vendor describes IXPE, EPDM, and latex foam.
No. The Flow100 is listed as ANSI, and its compatibility rule says ISO variants are not offered. The Keychron K5 V2 has multiple ISO layout options.
The Keychron K5 V2 lists 12 multimedia keys in its vendor specifications. The Flow100's listed specifications do not identify multimedia keys.
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