LofreeReleased 2023

Foundation

67/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
75% ANSI1,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (83/100)
  • Strong productivity (76/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • ABS case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the Foundation wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall656268768367
Build quality
65
Customisability
62
Performance
68
Productivity
76
Portability
83
Overall
67
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Battery4000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialABS
Keycap materialABS · PC
BacklightWhite
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions44
Weight972 g

More specs

Height Mm44 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Foundation vs AULA Hero 68 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
FoundationHero 68 HE
 LofreeFoundationThis pageAULAHero 68 HE
Overall score67 /10067 /100
Build quality65 /100Better57 /100
Performance68 /10091 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate1,000 Hz8,000 HzBetter
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialABSAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes