RealforceReleased 2025

Topre GX1

98/100
Outstanding
Overall score · how we rate
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading customisability (100/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (97/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the Topre GX1 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall8910082978198
Build quality
89
Customisability
100
Performance
82
Productivity
97
Portability
81
Overall
98
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size80
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesSilent
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialSteel
Keycap materialABS
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Topre GX1 vs VGN Flash 75HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Topre GX1Flash 75HE
 RealforceTopre GX1This pageVGNFlash 75HE
Overall score98 /10098 /100
Build quality89 /100Better89 /100
Performance82 /100100 /100Better
ConnectionWired onlyWired only
Polling rate
Mount typePlate MountBetter
Case materialSteelAluminum
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes