Lofree Flow vs Logitech MX Mechanical Mini
The Lofree Flow and the Logitech MX Mechanical Mini are close alternatives. The main differences: the Logitech MX Mechanical Mini is the cheaper of the two at $150 versus $159; the Lofree Flow is hot-swap while the Logitech MX Mechanical Mini is soldered; stock, the Lofree Flow sounds deep, thocky and the Logitech MX Mechanical Mini quiet, shallow, office-friendly.
- Lower priceLogitech MX Mechanical Mini$150 versus $159
- Easier to modLofree Flowhot-swap sockets
- Bigger batteryLofree Flow2000 mAh versus 1500 mAh
Choose the Lofree Flow if
- you want to swap switches without soldering.
Choose the Logitech MX Mechanical Mini if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you want to spend less ($150).
Lofree Flow vs Logitech MX Mechanical Mini, spec by spec
| Lofree Flow | Logitech MX Mechanical Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 75% |
| Height | Low profile | Low profile |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wired | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes (stronger spec) | No |
| Keycaps | n/a | doubleshot ABS, low profile |
| Case | aluminum frame, plastic base | aluminum top, plastic bottom |
| Mount | Gasket | n/a |
| Backlight | RGB | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | n/a | No |
| Battery | 2000 mAh (stronger spec) | 1500 mAh |
| Typical price | $159 | $150 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | deep, thocky | quiet, shallow, office-friendly |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
64% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Lofree Flow; 61% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Logitech MX Mechanical Mini.
7% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Lofree Flow; 2% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Logitech MX Mechanical Mini.
Where to buy the Lofree Flow
Where to buy the Logitech MX Mechanical Mini
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