Head to head · Prices checked Nov 10, 2026

Lofree 1% Misty vs KeebFront Vanguard65

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QMK

Lofree 1% Misty

from$239at Lofree

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Knob

KeebFront Vanguard65

from$288at Input Gear

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Lofree 1% Misty

QMK

Build quality in the bottom 45% of 65% boards under $300.

Rules this board out

No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.

$239 at Lofree

Get the

KeebFront Vanguard65

Knob

Build quality in the top 50% of 65% boards under $300.

$288 at Input Gear

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.

Lofree 1% Misty

KeebFront Vanguard65

Connection
Bluetooth, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Case material
Plastic
Aluminum, Polycarbonate
Knob
No
Yes
QMK
Yes
No
The deep option when you want to remap every key
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware

KeebFinder scores

How we score

Lofree 1% Misty
KeebFront Vanguard65

Performance: 70
51
Build quality: 60
67
Productivity: 76
57
Customizability: 85
63
Portability: 90
71

What they share

Layout size: 65%
Hot-swappable

See every spec side by side

Full specs

Lofree 1% Misty vs KeebFront Vanguard65 specs

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

11 of 22 specs differ

Spec

Lofree 1% Misty

KeebFront Vanguard65

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear

—

Hot-swappable

Yes

Mount style

—

Gasket Mount

Layout

Layout size

65%

Layout standard

ANSI

ANSI, ISO

Ergonomics

Standard

Knob

Yes

Display

None

Media keys

Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, Wired

Wired

Battery

2,000 mAh

Wired only

USB-C

Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic

Aluminum, Polycarbonate

Keycaps

—

Weight

812 g

—

Dimensions

40 x 320 x 117 mm

—

Backlight

White

None

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes

VIA

Yes

N-key rollover

Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes

Extras

Released

2022

2025

For EU buyers

ISO layouts by store

Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.

Lofree 1% Misty

No ISO layout at the stores we track.

KeebFront Vanguard65

Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

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Lofree 1% Misty2 stores