Quick Answer

The Lofree Flow Lite 2 comes in 84-key and 100-key layouts. Choose the 84-key version if you want more room for a mouse, or the 100-key version if you need a dedicated number pad. Check the low-profile switch fit and exact layout before buying. A South African listing for the exact model is unconfirmed.

Start with the keys you use

The 84-key version is the one to consider if a full-width board makes you reach sideways for the mouse. Take a moment to check how often you use the number pad over a full workday. If you type long quantities or work in spreadsheets, the 100-key version keeps those keys available. If you seldom use them, the extra space beside the smaller board may be more useful than the occasional shortcut.

Count the keys that matter to you rather than treating the key total as a complete layout description. Compare the positions of the arrow cluster and navigation keys with your existing board. Also check the printed layout on the exact listing if you switch languages, rely on a particular Enter key shape or use short key combinations from muscle memory. A keyboard can have the right switch and still slow you down if it moves a key you hit dozens of times a day.

Match the layout to your desk

What to check about switches and connections

Lofree lists low-profile Echo switches. A replaceable switch does not imply that every other mechanical switch fits the same socket. Before budgeting for spares or a different feel, ask which switch family and stem the board accepts. Keep keycap fit separate from electrical switch fit: a cap and a replacement switch are two different parts.

The connection choices are wired, a wireless receiver and Bluetooth. Decide which computer will use each connection. A desktop that stays in one place can leave a receiver plugged in; a laptop that moves between desks may make Bluetooth more practical. A wired mode is useful if you want to connect while working through a pairing problem. Check what comes in the box before assuming a spare receiver can be sourced separately.

A local comparison that keeps the differences clear

The Evetech gaming keyboards selection included the Marvo Arma 82 at R349 at writing time. That is an in-stock mechanical keyboard in the same broad category, not a low-profile Flow Lite 2 substitute on every feature. For a local buy-now comparison, check the layout, connection modes and switch type before comparing the price. The exact Flow Lite 2 did not appear in the active Evetech product-name search.

If you already have spare keyboard switches, check whether they actually fit before counting them as a saving. A board you like straight out of the box is a better comparison than a board that only makes sense with unverified replacements. When a listing offers colour and size choices on one page, read back both selections before treating the amount displayed as the price of the variant you wanted.

Buy now or wait

Wait if the lower typing height is the part you specifically need and your current board is working. If you simply need a compact keyboard now, compare available local layouts and cable options. Mark the mouse space you want and keep the three most-used navigation keys in view. Those two observations will tell you whether the smaller board solves your problem more reliably than a battery or switch headline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which version has a number pad?

The 100-key model is the option to shortlist if you need a dedicated number pad.

Does the 84-key version free up desk space?

It takes up less width than the 100-key version, which can leave room for the mouse.

Does low-profile mean all replacement switches fit?

No. Match the switch and socket specification before ordering spares.

What connection modes are listed?

The range supports wired, receiver-based wireless and Bluetooth use.

Is the R349 price for the Lofree?

No. R349 was the local price of a Marvo Arma 82 at the catalogue check.

Should I expect an SA release date from the launch story?

No. The overseas product coverage does not establish a South African date or price.

Pick the layout before the switches Start with the keys you use and the space you have beside the mouse.