sam Notfromsam S46 R3
samReleased 2026
Notfromsam S46 R3
76/100
40% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading build quality (82/100)
- Class-leading customisability (80/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Productivity is the weak point (60/100)
Score profile
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Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size40
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeTop Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum · Polycarbonate · Copper
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions28
Weight600 g
More specs
Height Mm28 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowNotfromsam S46 R3 vs Mistel BAROCCO MD770
Notfromsam S46 R3BAROCCO MD770
| samNotfromsam S46 R3This page | MistelBAROCCO MD770 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 76 /100 | 76 /100 |
| Build quality | 82 /100 | 87 /100Better |
| Performance | 62 /100Better | 58 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Top MountBetter | Plate Mount |
| Case material | Aluminum · Polycarbonate · CopperBetter | ABS · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
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