K5 Max

You mean you don't want it to be compact? You could look at the Keychron K5 Max, but it probably won't sound or feel as good as the Lofree. Would probably feel better though if you got different switches.

It's also my favorite. I've tried so many low profiles including Nuphy Air96 v2 with both Wisteria and Moss switches, Nuphy Node 75 with Blush Nanos, LOFREE Flow 100 with Phantom switches, every Logitech scissor keyboard, Logitech MX Mechanical, Keychron K5 Max with Brown and Brown silents, Satechi

I just got into mechanical keyboards and have some problems and questions. WHAT I'VE TRIED:I did some research on low-cost options and started with a Kisnt but quickly realized how much I prefer low profile and full size like my previous keyboard. My next try was the IQUNIX Magi96 with Hades silent

Are serious? How is it above standards? Soldered switches, price higher than market standard, no via/qmk and far as the reviews should, totally sub par sound. Really name one thing that makes this keyboard stand out against a cheap keychron like a Keychron K5Max

Honest question here: is mechanical mostly just for show/style/nostalgia? I've recently (attempted) to replace my MX Keys for the MX Mechanical (sorry, I'm off-budget for a fancy mechanical - I did look at the Keychron K5 Max, but I gave up on it for it lacking see-through keys and replacing all key

I tried Keychron K5 Max, it really just doesn't feel or sound as nice. Currently using Lofree Flow Lite and it's been great, I just wish they have a more "normal" full size layout. In your case you'd have to get Lofree Flow Lite + buy silent switches, OR it might be cheaper to just buy Lofree Flow 2