Lofree Block vs NuPhy Air100 V3
The Lofree Block and the NuPhy Air100 V3 are close alternatives. The main differences: the NuPhy Air100 V3 is the cheaper of the two at $150 versus $169; stock, the Lofree Block sounds creamy, muted and the NuPhy Air100 V3 quiet and muted.
- Lower priceNuPhy Air100 V3$150 versus $169
- Bigger batteryNuPhy Air100 V34000 mAh versus 2000 mAh
Choose the Lofree Block if
- its overall balance fits you: the lofree block is a retro mac-inspired 98-key wireless keyboard with self-lubricating ttc full-pom switches, hot-swap sockets, and a monochrome white backlight instead of rgb.
Choose the NuPhy Air100 V3 if
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you mainly want it for mac users.
- you want to spend less ($150).
- you prefer a low-profile board.
Lofree Block vs NuPhy Air100 V3, spec by spec
| Lofree Block | NuPhy Air100 V3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 96% | 96% |
| Height | Standard | Low profile |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | n/a | double-shot PBT, nSA profile |
| Case | plastic (retro two-tone) | aluminum alloy top, polycarbonate bottom |
| Mount | n/a | Gasket |
| Backlight | White / none | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 2000 mAh | 4000 mAh (stronger spec) |
| Typical price | $169 | $150 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | creamy, muted | quiet and muted |
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
68% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Lofree Block; 61% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the NuPhy Air100 V3.
7% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Lofree Block; 34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the NuPhy Air100 V3.
Where to buy the Lofree Block
Where to buy the NuPhy Air100 V3
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