Lofree Edge Review — An Engineering Marvel

The Lofree Flow left me thoroughly impressed as I was sure that low-profile mechanical keyboards could not get thinner, more compact, and more stylish than that, but then the company decided to beat itself at its own game and sent me the Lofree Edge–a low profile keyboard that is much thinner than the Flow, it also feels a lot better in hand, and provides the same, and in some cases, even better typing experience. Is it the perfect low-profile keyboard? Well, there are some minor issues, but honestly, they don’t come in the way of letting you have an absolutely fantastic time with this keyboard.

The Lofree Edge might as well be the best keyboard for office-goers or productive users

So, let’s start with the one thing that did blow me away right after I unboxed the Lofree Edge, and that was its thickness or lack thereof. Fully built, the keyboard is just 5.4mm thick. This is magical compared to the 10mm thickness of the Lofree Flow, which already feels very, very thin. I was a bit worried when I took the keyboard out of the box, but that is where it started feeling like a proper engineering marvel because Lofree did not cheap out on any materials used in the keyboard.

The entire construction of the Lofree Edge feels as impressive as it can get. The keyboard is made out of magnesium alloy and carbon fiber, with PBT being used for the keycaps. At just 490 grams, it’s a lot lighter than some of the laptops and even other keyboards in the market and has almost no flex. I did try flexing this keyboard, and well, I am glad I failed because it would hurt me to see this keyboard going through any damage,

Another thing that contributes to the reduced thickness of this keyboard is the fact that the Lofree Edge is using the next generation of Kailh POM switches that are just 9.8mm tall compared to the 11.9mm height of the switches found in the Lofree Flow. This has allowed the company to shorten the travel distance to just 2.4mm, which allows for a great and smooth typing experience. Speaking of typing experience, if you are wondering whether a low-profile keyboard can sound good, then this is excellent proof. The sound profile is one thing that made the Lofree Flow so good, and it has remained with the Edge, as well. I am more than happy to tell you that this is indeed the best-sounding low-profile mechanical keyboard that I have laid my hands on.

Now, do keep in mind that due to the somewhat proprietary nature of these new Kailh switches that are on the Lofree Edge, the keyboard does not offer hot-swapping, and honestly, after spending time with this keyboard, I have come to realize that I would not want to swap out these switches at all. They feel smooth and almost luxurious. Speaking of luxurious, did I mention that the magnesium alloy and carbon fiber have made this keyboard one of the most luxurious pieces of tech you will lay your hands on? I do understand that it might make the keyboard feel unnecessarily expensive, but Lofree has done it for the sake of making the keyboard lighter and, well, for the sake of having bragging rights. Even Apple would not spend as much on engineering as Lofree has done, and they have done a pretty fine job.

Is there anything about the Lofree Edge that I do not like? I have come to realize that my experience with Lofree keyboards has been great so far. This is the best low-profile mechanical keyboard I have used for the simplest reason: it offers everything that you would want from a keyboard that you are going to use mainly in a work environment. It is not a gaming keyboard by any means, and it should not be treated as one, either. The low polling rate of the Bluetooth connection is not meant for gaming. However, the company is considerate enough to add a cable that you can use for an increased polling rate, so theoretically, you can game on this thing, and it should work just fine. Would I want this keyboard to ship with a 2.4GHz dongle? Honestly, no, Lofree has made this keyboard for the audience who is just looking to sit back and type away without any hassle.

The typing experience on the Lofree Edge is unrivaled, at least for a low-profile mechanical keyboard, and although having big hands can often make it a bit tricky to type, I did not run into any issues as far as the overall typing experience was concerned. Not once did I think that I needed to switch back to my NuPhy Gem80, which I believe is the best mechanical keyboard I currently have in my possession.

I do love the Edge a lot, but I do have some gripes with it as well, gripes that could have been solved easily. For starters, the backlighting could have been a lot better. The white backlight looks excellent for a keyboard of this nature, but the way the keyboard is designed and the fact that the keycaps are non-shine-through, you are not going to get a lot of light, and if you are used to working in dimly lit environments, and your muscle memory is not as good, you are going to have some trouble using the keyboard. The font on the keycaps is another thing that I don’t like–it’s too futuristic, which I understand, but I believe this should have had a much cleaner-looking font like the Lofree Flow, but then again, this is a design choice, and that is more or less subjective as it does not hinder the overall usability.

I have been using the Lofree Edge ever since I received the package on the 22nd of this month. I did not charge the keyboard after taking it out of the box, and I have been using it constantly. It has not died on me, and the 2,000 mAh battery, although it might seem small in comparison to some of the other keyboards, is more than capable of holding itself. I would highly suggest that you keep the backlight off, as it feels like a vanity addition rather than something that brings a useful factor into the keyboard’s overall typing experience.

Lofree Edge even has a configurator app, and although I would not mind something like this, given the nature of this keyboard, I believe the app is more of an afterthought than a necessity. Almost everything that you would want from a keyboard can be done on the keyboard without any application, and I believe that a keyboard of this stature is good enough. You can shift between Bluetooth devices on the device, you can even shift from Mac to Windows using a key combination, and every media key is handled perfectly fine without any hindrance. So, a software is not something that you would want n this keyboard but it’s included, which is always appreciated.

To conclude this review, I will be brief. The Lofree Edge is not going to win you any esports competitions, and that is fine because it is not built for that. If you are, however, looking for a keyboard that will allow you to efficiently finish your projects on time and deliver an exceptional typing experience combined with stunning looks, then this is something that you need to invest your money in. The MSRP of $249 is a hard pill to swallow. I admit that, but the keyboard’s build quality, the fit and finish, and the way it lets you type so effortlessly more than justifies the price Lofree is charging for it. This is the best low-profile mechanical keyboard, and while it might not be built for gamers, it will surely make them wonder, “Why can’t our favorite brands pull off something like this?” You can check out all the details about the Lofree Edge here.

The Lofree Edge is easily the most over-engineered mechanical keyboard. It looks great, feels great, and offers one of the best typing experience that you can go for. If you want a capable low-profile mechanical keyboard, then this is the one that you should look into.