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The Best of Both Worlds

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Lofree has announced the Hyzen, a compact 65% keyboard designed to deliver genuine mechanical typing feel and hall-effect magnetic performance from a single switch. Positioned as a hybrid solution, it pairs tactile feedback with the speed and precision of magnetic systems, removing the need to choose between typing comfort and gaming performance.

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The key differentiator is the Lofree Nexus Switch, co-developed with Kailh. Unlike existing hybrid approaches that layer magnetic sensing onto a standard mechanical housing, the Nexus integrates a physical mechanical contact structure with a hall-effect sensor inside a single unit.

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In practice, this allows users to switch between mechanical mode, using traditional contact-based actuation for everyday typing, and magnetic mode, which enables 0.01mm adjustable actuation and rapid trigger functionality.

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The keyboard also supports 8000Hz polling over wired and 2.4GHz connections, dropping to 125Hz over Bluetooth. The chassis is hot-swappable and compatible with mainstream 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches, as well as a broad range of third-party magnetic switches via driver recalibration.

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A multi-function key window on the top deck provides a visual indicator when toggling between the F-row and number row. There’s also a dedicated control system for switching between work and game profiles, with visual feedback built into the keyboard itself.

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Physically, the Hyzen is a substantial piece of hardware. The body is CNC-machined aluminum alloy with a PCB gasket and FR4 fibreglass plate, weighing in at 1,860g and measuring 330.9 x 142.3 x 48.4mm.

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Lofree describes the design philosophy as minimal and material-driven, referencing high-end audio equipment as an aesthetic reference point. The understated front ambient lighting strip runs along the base, adding a nice visual element without pushing into typical RGB territory.

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The keyboard is available in Space Gray and Silver, and ships in a fixed 12° typing angle.

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Lofree is aiming to launch the Hyzen on Kickstarter at the end of April, with the tri-mode version starting at $189 for early backers. A wired-only variant starts at $169 in the campaign, with optional add-ons including a palm rest and desk mat priced at $29 each. Reservations are open now for $2 on Lofree’s website.

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