Lofree vs NuPhy
Lofree and NuPhy are cross-shopped constantly. The short version: NuPhy is the more affordable of the two (median $130 versus $159); NuPhy has the wider lineup here (15 boards tracked versus 7); NuPhy ships open QMK/VIA firmware far more often (53% versus 14%).
Lofree
7 boards, $95–$249 (median $159)
- 100% wireless
- 86% hot-swap
- 14% QMK/VIA
- 86% low-profile
Most often built for typing, mac users, travel.
Entry: Lofree Touch (Tofu) ($95) · Flagship: Lofree Edge ($249)
NuPhy
15 boards, $89–$150 (median $130)
- 93% wireless
- 100% hot-swap
- 53% QMK/VIA
- 60% low-profile
Most often built for typing, office, mac users.
Entry: NuPhy Kick75 ($89) · Flagship: NuPhy Gem80 ($150)
Lean Lofree if
- your main use is travel.
Lean NuPhy if
- you want the lower entry price (from $89).
- you want open QMK/VIA remapping on most models.
- you want more layout choice (5 sizes offered).
- your main use is office.
Lofree vs NuPhy, brand by brand
| Lofree | NuPhy | |
|---|---|---|
| Boards tracked | 7 | 15 |
| Price range | $95–$249 | $89–$150 |
| Median price | $159 | $130 |
| Layouts offered | 3 | 5 |
| Wireless | 100% | 93% |
| Hot-swap | 86% | 100% |
| QMK / VIA | 14% | 53% |
| Low-profile | 86% | 60% |
Percentages are the share of each brand's tracked boards with that feature. A check marks the brand that leads on countable axes (price, breadth, feature coverage); it is not a verdict on which brand is better for you.
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