Two years after the original Flow helped legitimize low-profile mechanical keyboards beyond Apple’s realm, Lofree returns with the Flow 2, a unit that pushes harder into customization territory while making a polarizing design choice that’s got the community split. Where the first Flow earned praise for its clean lines and pleasant typing feel, this sequel prioritizes power-user features over the minimalist elegance that made its predecessor so popular.
A Big Update
For the Flow 2, Lofree rebuilt the switch design from scratch, expanded size options to include a compact 65% layout and larger 96% layout alongside the familiar 75% configuration, and added VIA software compatibility, which is something enthusiasts have been requesting since day one. But there’s a catch! A prominent right-side extension housing a touch-sensitive control bar and USB-C port might just fundamentally change the keyboard’s footprint, even if it won’t bother most newcomers.
Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
The Flow 2’s most obvious upgrade sits in your periphery, literally. That controversial right-side extension serves dual purposes, housing both the touch-sensitive volume and brightness controls and providing a home for the charging port. This brings some added functionality but the main complaint seems to be an aesthetic one. The extended aluminum real estate breaks the symmetrical lines that gave the original Flow such visual character. More practically, it pushes your mouse further away as well.
Yet, underneath this contentious design decision lies substantial engineering progress. The new Cloud Series switches completely rethink Lofree’s POM switch approach. Three variants — Void (silent linear), Surfer (fast linear), and Pulse (tactile) — feature 3.2x larger LED openings compared to the original Flow switches, delivering notably improved backlighting penetration through the redesigned shine-through PBT keycaps. Customization is still the name of the game here.
The keyboard’s aluminum construction keeps the premium feel of its predecessor, with its CNC-machined body finished through a 205-grit anodized zirconium sandblasting process. And you still get the hot-swappable switches, but with improved LED housing and compatibility with other low-profile POM switches, increasing customization possibilities beyond Lofree’s in-house offerings. Available in Silver and Space Gray, the Flow 2 is still satisfyingly hefty with a cold-touch elegance that made typing on the original feel like using a piece of precision equipment rather than a strip of plastic.
Power User Priorities
With all the controversy, the Flow 2 still separates itself from its predecessor by addressing the software limitations that kept the original from reaching its full potential. VIA compatibility opens up complete key remapping, macro creation, and layout customization across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Likewise, while the original Flow relied solely on Bluetooth, the Flow 2 adds 2.4GHz wireless connectivity alongside USB-C wired connections. The 3,000mAh battery (a 50% increase over the original’s 2,000mAh) addresses one of the very few complaints about the first-gen model. Lofree also added flip-out feet for adjustable typing angles, which the original lacked.
Whether or not you upgrade from the Flow to the Flow 2 will be entirely up to what you prioritize in your setup. For those who never tried the original keyboard to begin with, this 2nd-gen model might be a good reason to upgrade your current unit.
Spec Sheet
Model: Lofree Flow 2
Layouts: 68-key (65%), 84-key (75%), 100-key (96%)
Switches: Cloud Series POM (Void/Surfer/Pulse)
Construction: CNC-machined aluminum with anodized finish
Connectivity: USB-C, Bluetooth 5.3, 2.4GHz wireless
Battery: 3,000mAh rechargeable
Software: VIA compatible
Features: Hot-swappable switches, flip-out feet, touch-sensitive control bar
Colors: Silver, Space Gray
Weight: TBD
Keycaps: Shine-through PBT with ergonomic profile
Pricing & Availability
Launching through Kickstarter on July 10, the Lofree Flow 2 has opened up pre-orders for a $1 deposit. Early bird pricing starts at $89, with retail pricing expected around $189 to 209 depending on layout size. You can also currently grab the gen-one Flow for around $170. Given Lofree’s track record with the original Flow and Flow Lite campaigns, delivery should be expected for early 2026.
Recap
Lofree Flow 2 Keyboard
Two years after making an impact on the low-pro mechanical keyboard space, Lofree has returned with the 2nd-gen Flow. Despite minimalism and symmetry taking a step back, the keyboard makes huge updates with software and power-user features.
