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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 10, 2026

Lofree Block vs MK Typist

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Lofree Block

Hot-swappable

Build quality in the top 25% of 100% boards under $200.

Get the

MK Typist

Build quality in the bottom 15% of 100% boards under $150.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

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

MK Typist

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Case material

    ABS

    Plastic

  • Switch options

    Linear

    Clicky

  • Mount style

    Gasket Mount

    Plate Mount

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Lofree Block
  • MK Typist
Performance
70
72
Build quality
65
44
Productivity
73
59
Customizability
74
56
Portability
56
44

What they share

  • Layout size: 100%
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Lofree Block vs MK Typist specs

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

8 of 21 specs differ

Lofree Block

MK Typist

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear
Clicky

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Plate Mount

Layout

Layout size

100%
100%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
No

Display

Yes
None

Media keys

Yes
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired

Battery

2,000 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS
Plastic

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

1,090 g
—

Dimensions

41 x 387 x 165 mm
—

Typing angle

4°
—

Backlight

White
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2023
2023

Where to buy

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Lofree Block3 stores
MK Typist2 stores

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