Lofree Xiaoqiao Xinghe hands-on experience, a good desktop product with both appearance and practicality

Among Lofree's full series of keyboards, the Xiaoqiao series can be said to be the most popular series. The excellent design, excellent material workmanship, and comfortable ergonomic design have made this series gain a lot of fans.

I bought the Xiaoqiao 68-key Pharaoh-themed keycap before. I am quite satisfied with this keyboard, whether it is the appearance or the overall experience. I have been using it for more than seven months. The only shortcoming is the 68-key. The layout does not have a small number keypad. In some scenes that require frequent input of numbers, it is a bit uncomfortable to use, so I have been planning to start another keyboard with small number keys.

Just at the end of the year, Lofree launched a new mechanical keyboard with the theme of Xiaoqiao Galaxy, which is not only more brilliant in design, but more importantly, it uses a 100-key arrangement, and the volume control of the entire keyboard is also very good. I was directly impressed Planting grass, I started without hesitation.

In terms of the outer packaging, it adopts the main colors of purple and gray-blue, and the lines of flowing water patterns interweave and reflect each other, just like a colorful galaxy, which is very artistic.

In the lower right corner of the front of the package, we can see that this keyboard is a joint model of artists. It was designed by the famous post-90s emerging artist Tian Danlu. Many of his works have participated in international exhibitions for many times. It is characterized by color blocks and has a strong artistic atmosphere.

Coming to the keyboard itself, Xiaoqiao Xinghe has a feeling of flowing water at first glance. The color matching of the entire keyboard is mainly gray-blue, purple and orange-yellow, but the transition of the color scale between each color is quite delicate. Naturally, from blue to purple, from purple to pink, and from pink to yellow, you can't find a clear boundary, which makes these colors blend together very naturally and perfectly, with a feeling of flowing water, which is very comfortable to look at. It is also very consistent with the name "Galaxy".

In terms of layout, although the arrangement of 100 keys is adopted, due to the simplified design and the rearrangement of some function keys, the length of the entire keyboard is much shorter than that of the traditional 104 keys, and the advantage is that the volume is more compact , The space utilization rate of the desktop is better, and at the same time, it can take into account the user experience.

The most recognizable design of the Xiaoqiao series is its ergonomic tilt angle. The entire keyboard is centered on the palm and heel, and the front end is tilted 9 degrees, forming a proper fan-shaped arc. It is easier and less labor-intensive to trigger the buttons with fingers, and it is not easy to be tired after long-term operation.

The switch body is also a highlight this time. This time, Xiaoqiao Xinghe uses Jiadalong G Red Pro as the switch body, which supports full-key hot-swapping. The switch body is characterized by moderate travel, low key pressure, and easier operation. . In actual use, whether it is office typing or daily operation, the overall feeling of use is smooth, light and comfortable.

In terms of sound, the Dalong G Red Pro switch body is more muted, and the bottoming sound is softer, without cavity sound, and there is no sense of noise. In fact, most of the mechanical keyboards today tend to be muted. Dagada has an obvious mechanical shaft, which is not suitable for office or home use. What Xiaoqiao Xinghe does in this respect is more in line with the willingness of most users.

In terms of stability, Xiaoqiao Xinghe is also very good. From bottom to top, the keyboard body, PCB board, silicone sandwich pad, positioning plate, shaft body, and keycap are full of materials and solid workmanship. The weight of the entire keyboard has reached 1KG, still has a certain sense, and the stability is very good during use. Even if it is used for high-speed typing, there will be no displacement or fluttering feeling.

Xiaoqiao Xinghe still adopts PBT sublimation keycaps, frosted process, delicate touch, whether it is hand feeling, wear resistance or stain resistance are very good, the most important thing is that the PBT keycaps will not happen after long-term use In the case of color fading and darkening, it is very important to be able to maintain the beautiful color of the keyboard for a long time.

Like other Xiaoqiao keyboards, Xiaoqiao Xinghe supports three-mode links, wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4g wireless can be used, and supports seamless switching of multiple devices, of which only Bluetooth can connect three devices, and can do multiple The device is compatible, Mac, Windows, and Android tablets are all fine. In actual use, I usually connect my tablet, notebook and desktop at the same time, and switch between them anytime, anywhere, which is very convenient.

Xiaoqiao Xinghe is powered by three AAA batteries, and it is very cleverly designed in the cylindrical support feet. This design is also very classic. In actual use, if the three AAA batteries are used normally, the batteries need to be replaced every 3 to 4 weeks, and the battery life is still very good.

Generally speaking, the Lofree Xiaoqiao Xinghe-themed mechanical keyboard continues the excellent workmanship design and user experience of the Xiaoqiao series. On this basis, the practicability of the 100-key arrangement is further enhanced, and the excellent layout design takes into account the space utilization. Of course , what I like the most is the design of the artist’s joint model, with clear layers of colors and a unique style. When using it, it feels like touching the galaxy with your fingertips. The easy-to-use mechanical keyboard is very suitable whether it is used for personal purchase or as a gift for others.