Lofree Hyzen review: What the YouTubers aren't telling you
The Lofree Hyzen is a dual mechanical/magnetic switch keyboard currently in Kickstarter, with a planned $279 retail price. Early review units showed quality control issues, inconsistent software, and problems with mechanical switch performance. While the design is attractive and typing experience strong, potential buyers are advised to wait until full production.
- ▪The Lofree Hyzen supports both mechanical and magnetic switches through a dual-compatible socket and custom Kailh Nexus TMR switches.
- ▪The keyboard is currently in Kickstarter and will retail for $279, making it one of the more expensive options on the market.
- ▪Early review units exhibited quality control problems, unstable software, and mechanical switch mode issues.
- ▪Despite positive coverage on platforms like YouTube, the reviewer encountered significant performance and reliability concerns.
- ▪The board features a 65% layout, aluminum construction, 8,000Hz polling rate, and 10,000mAh battery for multi-device use.
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Early Verdict The Lofree Hyzen offers dual mechanical/magnetic compatibility, and not just in the socket, but the switches themselves, too! It's currently in Kickstarter, but will retail for an enormous $279 MSRP when it launches fully. Based on my early access sample, I would advise holding off until full production at least. My review samples demonstrated QC issues, janky software and issues with the mechanical switch mode. Sure, it's dashingly pretty, lovely to type on, and excellent for gaming...
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