RealforceReleased 2023

Topre R3

97/100
Outstanding
Overall score · how we rate
100% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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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
  • Portability is the weak point (56/100)
  • Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the Topre R3 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall9010082975697
Build quality
90
Customisability
100
Performance
82
Productivity
97
Portability
56
Overall
97
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size100
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

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

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery2000 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Topre R3 vs Keychron Keychron Q6 Max

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Topre R3Keychron Q6 Max
 RealforceTopre R3This pageKeychronKeychron Q6 Max
Overall score97 /10097 /100
Build quality90 /10090 /100
Performance82 /10082 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typePCB MountGasket MountBetter
Case materialPlasticAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes