LOFREE Zero ARTZ Mechanical Keyboard, 75% Rechargeable Hot-swappable Keyboards with 3 Types Connection for Windows, Mac OS, Linear Switches/Terrazzo Grey

Love how cute it looks on my desk. It took some getting used to for typing but now I can enjoy its build quality. It looks unique and I love that!

the keyboard is beautiful and the rbg light on this one is nothing i own before. its so aesthetic. only reason why i gave a 4 star is because the keyboard switches arent what i thought it would be. and the feel of the keyboard was okay. it was great. i switched out the switches which also i love it is hot swappable. i switched it out for the mmd vivian switches which made it sound more smoother and thockier.

As someone who's had the Flow and the Edge, I will say this probably has the least satisfying typing experience (although between those other2 keyboards from Lofree this is also the only one I've tried that isn't using a low-profile switch). The keycaps doesn't feel as solid as the Flow, but they don't feel bad either. An awesome thing to see from the keycaps are the lettering is transparent, so the backlight of the keyboard actually shines through the keycaps. Out-of-the-box, the backlight is set to the lowest brightness, which is actually very much enough for this keyboard. An LED indicator between Enter and PageUp is the wireless indicator that indicates if you're connected via the 2.4Ghz receiver or bluetooth. This keyboard supports switching between 3 bluetooth devices in addition to its 2.4Ghz receiver and connected via cable: this is a very healthy amount of connectivity. The overall build quality is good, but because the shell it's plastic, it's definitely not as good as the Flow nor the Edge. The keyboard is raised on the back by a pair of raised feet that is not adjustable, making this keyboard not exactly the most compact keyboard that's out there. Some of the nicer touches though is physical Windows vs MacOS modes, as well as device selection legends on the keycaps between the 3 bluetooth and the 2.4Ghz receiver. Having a silo where the USB receiver sits is really nice, and it's magnetic, so the receiver will stay in there (does make removing it from the silo slightly more complicated, but I'll take having a place to store the USB receiver). Another premium touch is there's a LED on the little piece of metal that has the "DOT ZERO ARTZ". That LED lights up when caps lock is pressed. They could've implemented caps lock light with the backlight, but having that extra touch is really neat for what is otherwise a pretty expensive keyboard. At the time of this review, the Lofree Zero ARTZ is $150. I would rather pay the extra $20 and get the Lofree flow, because that is a more solidly-built keyboard with a very, very special typing experience, where as this has some nice creature comforts but feels a bit gimmicky (this keyboard feels like a modern car: lots of electronics and little conveniences but everything's plastic and feels less well built). I would feel a bit doubtful about the price, but the backlight saves it from receiving a lower rating. Overall, this isn't a bad keyboard, but there's a lot of options out there if you have $150.

I want to preface this review by saying that I am reviewing the keyboard as sold, not as to its potential. Any mechanical keyboard with hotswap can be upgraded, so I'm not reviewing that aspect. Lofree is a brand I've had my eye on for a while. This keyboard is a fun take on the 75% form factor. Aesthetically it is a nice keyboard and the soft glow of the leds is quite nice. The battery doesn't last long if using the led effects. For reference, I have an R1 Cyberboard by Angrymiao which is also a 75% and this Lofree is considerably more compact. The F-row being right up against the number row is a little irritating because it's easy to hit the F-keys by accident. The bottoming force of the switches used in this keyboard is low, which makes it comfortable to type on. However this means you can't really rest your fingers on the keys or you will accidentally trigger them. Overall sound of the keyboard is very good. There is a little bit of rattle in the space bar but only on the left side (which could be solved with some lubing). They've cheated a little bit on this keyboard, because the compact 75% layout they chose allowed Lofree to avoid adding stablizers for the Capslock, Shift, and Enter keys. The Backspace and Spacebar are the only keys with stabilizers. The backspace key does sound good (no rattle), but the Spacebar must have slipped past QC as there just isn't enough. The switches are an MX-compatible stem, so if you have another keycap set you like, you can probably swap out the caps. My only concern would be the bottom left and right corners. Some keycaps may be too large and square and rub against the case. The included keycaps are rounded at the base, but seem to be the same size as a standard cherry mx style keycap. All that said, the included keycaps have a major flaw: They have no profile. This may be fine if you're transitioning from a laptop keyboard to this one, but for me it's a deal breaker (I will replace the keycaps later on). The lack of a profile does probably make the keycaps very easy and cheap to manufacture as well as provides a sleek aesthetic. The keycaps are double-shot to provide backlighting through the legends. The leds are north facing... IYKYK. I understand most people won't be this picky and for them this could be the perfect keyboard. However if you're already in the mech keyboard hobby, this one may be one to steer clear of- especially at the price. If you're looking for a better spare keyboard (especially at 75%) then you may be better served by one of Keychron's many similarly-featured offerings.

This is only worth it if this is what you'd make yourself down to the last detail. I'll go over some basics below, including some quibbles, but nothing that quite added up to reducing the rating. The aesthetics of this are top-notch, and that's what they're charging a premium for, so yes, you could get similar performance for less. But if you were to build this using separate basics yourself, choosing your own body, switches, and keycaps, you'd have to get pretty costly ones so you might end up in the same price range. This is gorgeous, and packed nicely down to the foam lining in the lid. The textured color is subtle but fancy, and the lettering is sharp. The yellow backlighting is light and golden, not acidic, and the settings are pleasing. The body is smooth and substantial without feeling too heavy. The keycaps are matte but contoured to fit fingertips well. Using this took some getting used to I generally prefer cherry or other contoured profiles, and this one is MOA (meaning it's level across the surface of the keys instead of curved with the top and bottom rows taller than the middle). It's also a taller profile than I generally use in other mechanical keyboards. But make no mistake- this is much sturdier and creamier in feel than other typewriter-style keyboards that are not actually nice to sue for long typing sessions. There is a long throw but the linear switches are not clacky, more thocky, and do respond accordingly if you moderate your pressure similar to how a piano is louder if you press harder. If I type quickly but not too violently, it's very soft in volume (although not to the degree of some delightfully muted switches that sound like light rain). The placement of the sole Function key also took some getting used to- it's between the "Ctrl" and "Win/Opt" keys to the left of the space bar and there is no Function key on the right side. This is a compact layout and I get making some compromises but that would not have been my choice given the chance to decide. I am mostly using it with the usb dongle but a cord is included (the user guide promised in the description was not). When not in use the dongle fits nicely in its place next to the switches for OS and power source and though the slot is not magnetic, it stays put. The height is not adjustable but the rubber feet are delightful and luckily I like the default angle. Using a backlighting setting that only activates the lights when I type the battery has lasted well over the 30 hours working time listed for use with all backlights on and over 14 days as well but I think that refers to typing 14 days straight, which I am glad to say I have not done ever. I have not had any trouble with transmission lag at all using it wirelessly, and switching between devices works like a charm. I have the dongle in use with a Windows machine and set Bluetooth for a Mac machine and I don't bother switching the OS in between, leaving it only on Windows since I am used to using a non-Mac keyboard with a Mac and simply remembering the different shortcuts but you can switch the OS if that's easier. I haven't had any trouble with the BT connection dropping (so far) which is notable with Mac (why is BT so flaky on Macs?). As I mentioned before, there was no user guide included, only a card with a link to a website that is no help, but the connection and switching process was pretty intuitive. (In case it's helpful: to connect to BT, press Fn+ 1, 2, or 3 until the indicator light on the keyboard flashes and the keyboard shows up as available for the device you want to pair with; then to switch devices you press Fn+ the corresponding key (3 BT slots plus the dongle/cord). Other than the hinky placement of the Fn key itself, all of the default features assigned to the Fn keys work with Windows. If I were not so lucky as to receive this for review I don't think I would have bought it for myself, mainly because I have never spent over $100 on a keyboard (including cost when I've changed out keycaps or switches). And I did find some nits to pick. But it's a feast for the senses and lovely to use, so if you're inclined to get this, I say go for it and feel good about treating yourself.