IQUNIX F97 vs Lofree Block
The IQUNIX F97 and the Lofree Block are close alternatives. The main differences: the Lofree Block is the cheaper of the two at $169 versus $209; stock, the IQUNIX F97 sounds dampened and solid and the Lofree Block creamy, muted.
- Lower priceLofree Block$169 versus $209
- Bigger batteryIQUNIX F974000 mAh versus 2000 mAh
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Choose the IQUNIX F97 if
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you mainly want it for mac users.
Choose the Lofree Block if
- you want to spend less ($169).
IQUNIX F97 vs Lofree Block, spec by spec
| IQUNIX F97 | Lofree Block | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 96% | 96% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | double-shot PBT, Cherry profile | n/a |
| Case | aluminum | plastic (retro two-tone) |
| Mount | n/a | n/a |
| Backlight | RGB | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 4000 mAh (stronger spec) | 2000 mAh |
| Typical price | $209 | $169 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | dampened and solid | creamy, muted |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
80% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the IQUNIX F97; 68% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Lofree Block.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the IQUNIX F97; 7% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Lofree Block.
Where to buy the IQUNIX F97
Where to buy the Lofree Block
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