My favorite domestic keyboard, a surprising brand Luofei

As a digital blogger, I write countless articles every year. The most frequently used digital product every day is the computer keyboard. In fact, friends often ask me what keyboard I am using, and whether the keyboard I am using is easy to use. What do you pay more attention to when choosing a keyboard? For me, choosing a keyboard is durable first. After all, I have to type for a long time every day and use it frequently. Secondly, it must look good. Since you need to use it every day, whether you look good or not will definitely affect your mood. Finally, the key stroke is moderately soft and hard, and it is comfortable to use. After all, if your fingers get tired after typing for a long time, it is definitely not suitable.

Last year, I bought a "Xiaoqiao" 68-key mechanical keyboard from Lofree. The one on the left of the picture above is the red switch I bought last year. After a year of use, it can still be regarded as 95 new, and there are no faults in use, so one can imagine how reliable its quality is. Now because I need to use two computers to work at the same time, I decided to buy another one through the annual 618. That is, the 68-key keyboard with the cement gray base "Summer Invasion Project" keycap on the left.

Let’s not talk about other details, just from the appearance design and appearance, Lofree Luofei completely got me. The keycaps of the old keyboard were completely selected by myself. In the theme area on the far right, I chose the very popular "Master Van Gogh is very tall" theme. For the new keyboard, I chose a cement gray body with a "Summer Invasion Project" themed keycap.

The most "insatiable" thing about Lofree is the personal customization link, not only the fuselage, shaft body, and keycaps, which can be freely matched according to personal preferences. Even sandwich pads, positioning boards, satellite shafts, side panels, and even screw colors can be customized by DIY. These can be combined and selected through small programs, so if you are obsessed with "exclusive" configurations like me. Lofree Lofei keyboard will definitely be the best choice.

Compared with last year's packaging, this year's kraft paper style feels more artistic. The packaging box of the theme keycap is hollowed out, and part of the appearance of the theme keycap can be seen in the opening.

Last year I chose the red switch. This year, I chose the Jiadalong G yellow switch among the five optional TTC gold powder, Jiadalong G yellow, Jiadalong CJ fence, Kaihua Box white and Kaihua jellyfish.

The switch body and keycaps are separated when received, so the switch body and keycaps need to be installed on the fuselage first. Further increase the hands-on fun of DIY keyboard. The assembly process is not complicated, and handicapped people don't have to worry about being unable to install or being damaged. There will be a spare spare shaft in the shaft bag, which can be replaced if it is damaged or malfunctions. Lofree "Xiaoqiao" 68-key mechanical keyboard supports hot swapping, and also comes with a keycap replacement tool, which is very convenient.

In order to make the assembly process as easy as possible, all keycaps are arranged in the correct position in the box. There is no need to find additional pictures or compare the keyboard to install the keycaps. While ensuring DIY fun, it will not complicate the process. It is very friendly for some female users who like beautiful keyboards but are worried that they will not be able to assemble them.

Lofree "Xiao Qiao" has two versions of 68 keys and 100 keys. The reason why I choose 68 keys is because it is more compact. It does not take up too much desktop space for home use, and it is convenient to carry out if necessary. The previously selected red switch feels relatively crisp and dry, but the sound is slightly louder when used at night. So this time I chose the Jiadalong G yellow switch, which feels smoother in the hand. The effect of getting started is indeed silky and the key travel feedback will be smoother, and the knocking sound will be smaller.

The "Summer Invasion Project" themed keycaps I chose this time have the same design appearance as I expected. What you see is what you get in the mini program has no difference between the seller's show and the buyer's show. The PBT retro keycaps made by dye-sublimation process not only have a good touch but also are very durable. I believe that many friends have encountered the situation that the handwriting on the keyboard has been worn off after a long time of use, right? My previous Xiaoqiao has been used for at least 5 hours a day for a year, and the writing and patterns are still as clear as new. Moreover, the keycap is not stained with fingerprints or oil, and there is no "patina" after using it for so long. I just wipe it off with a damp paper towel from time to time, and it will look brand new in no time.

In addition to the above details, the reason why this keyboard of Lofree Luofei is called "Xiaoqiao", in fact, you will understand it when you look at the side. The upturned angle conforms to the ergonomic design, and it is the most comfortable to use without brackets or hand pads. My fingers and wrists won’t feel tired when typing for a long time, because I chose the 68-key version, and the design of the keycap itself is very compact. When using it, you can control the entire range of the keyboard without lifting or moving a lot with your hands almost on the table.

Lofree "Xiao Qiao" is driven by 3 AAA batteries, and there will be preparations in the kit. You can start using it just by inserting the battery. The battery compartment at the bottom is ingeniously made into a keyboard "stand". Because there is a cushion pad with excellent adsorption force at the bottom, and the keyboard itself is relatively heavy, it is very stable on the desktop and will not move while typing.

You can see a Type-C wired interface on the "bracket" of the battery compartment at the bottom, and then you can see a connection mode selection knob at the top, through which you can switch between three connection modes: wired, Bluetooth and 2.4G. When not in use for a long time, Xiaoqiao will enter the standby state by itself even if the power is not turned off, so Xiaoqiao's battery life is very impressive. According to my use frequency of about 5 hours a day, three batteries can be used for nearly two months.

The wired connection can be used as long as it is plugged into the computer, and the operation is the simplest. In the Bluetooth mode, you need to take out the adapter in the battery compartment and plug it into the computer's USB port to use it normally. 2.4G does not need a Bluetooth adapter and can be used directly through the device Bluetooth search Xiaoqiao connection. It can free up an interface margin for some friends who are short of USB interface. Xiaoqiao is compatible with Windows, Mac, Android, IOS and other operating systems, and also supports simultaneous connection of multiple devices. There is no need to switch between mobile phones, computers, and tablets for connection and use.

After all, I have had more than one year of actual use experience, and I think I still have some say in the actual experience of the Lofree "Xiaoqiao" 68-key mechanical keyboard. It is undeniable that I discovered and chose Lofree at first because the appearance and design of the keyboard are indeed in place. Basically, there is no other better choice than Lofree on the market. The theme of personal customization is almost achieved by Lofree. You can DIY almost all the places you can think of on a keyboard.

Regardless of the design, the selection of key switches is also rich enough to meet the different needs of most users. Objectively speaking, I am not a keyboard equipment party, so there may be more demands from professional players. But for me, what Lofree can give me now is enough, and I believe that the vast majority of users like me are the same. For most ordinary users who are not professional players, Lofree's DIY customization can fully meet our individual needs.

Now there are two Lofree "Xiaoqiao" working at the same time on my desk, one is connected to the desktop and the other is connected to the notebook. In fact, because it can be connected to multiple devices, a small warp is enough for me to use. But seeing a good-looking theme, it is human nature to be unable to bear the desire to own it, so I took advantage of the 618 and bought it!