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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 12, 2026

Lofree Block 98 vs Niz PLUM C103

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Lofree Block 98

Hot-swappable

Build quality in the bottom 20% of 98% boards under $200.

$169 at Mechkeys

Get the

Niz PLUM C103

Build quality in the bottom 5% of 98% boards under $200.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
$199 at Mechkeys

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 Block 98

Niz PLUM C103

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Case material

    ABS, PBT, Plastic

    Plastic

  • Knob

    Yes

    No

  • Sound dampening

    Yes

    No

  • Backlight

    White

    None

    RGB for looks and low light rather than speed

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Lofree Block 98
  • Niz PLUM C103
Performance
54
40
Build quality
51
38
Productivity
84
51
Customizability
60
43
Portability
56
49

What they share

  • Layout size: 98%
  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Switch options: Linear
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Lofree Block 98 vs Niz PLUM C103 specs

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

9 of 21 specs differ

Lofree Block 98

Niz PLUM C103

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

Gasket Mount
—

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

98%
98%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Battery

2,000 mAh
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

ABS, PBT, Plastic
Plastic

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

1,090 g
—

Dimensions

41 x 387 x 165 mm
159 x 390 mm

Typing angle

4°
—

Backlight

White
None

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2022

Where to buy

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