Is the LF side of my NExT broken?

Proxmark3 Easy?

Sometimes people struggle with reading on the LF antenna

Are you placing the antenna over your NExT, something similar to this?

When I use mine, I push quite firmly.

This might help also

https://forum.dangerousthings.com/t/handy-dandy-tips-and-tricks/13041/3?u=pilgrimsmaster