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Velocifire KK98 R2 vs Lofree Block

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Velocifire KK98 R2

Build quality in the top 30% of 98% boards under $300.

Rules this board out

  • Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.

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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.

Velocifire KK98 R2

Lofree Block

  • Layout size

    98%

    100%

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    ABS

  • Knob

    No

    Yes

  • Display

    None

    Yes

    A case display rather than a typing feature

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Velocifire KK98 R2
  • Lofree Block
Performance
68
70
Build quality
72
65
Productivity
64
73
Customizability
68
74
Portability
44
56

What they share

  • Hot-swappable
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
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Full specs

Velocifire KK98 R2 vs Lofree Block specs

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

12 of 23 specs differ

Velocifire KK98 R2

Lofree Block

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Layout

Layout size

98%
100%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

No
Yes

Display

None
Yes

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

Wired only
2,000 mAh

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
ABS

Keycaps

—
PBT

Weight

1,100 g
1,090 g

Dimensions

30 x 384 x 140 mm
41 x 387 x 165 mm

Typing angle

6°
4°

Backlight

None
White

Firmware & software

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2023

Where to buy

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