RealforceReleased 2025

Topre RC1

97/100
Outstanding
Overall score · how we rate
75% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIAWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (100/100)
  • Class-leading customisability (100/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • ABS case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the Topre RC1 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall91100811008397
Build quality
91
Customisability
100
Performance
81
Productivity
100
Portability
83
Overall
97
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size75
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesClicky · Silent
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePlate 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 materialABS
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightYes
ColourwaysYes

More specs

Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

Topre RC1 vs Keychron Keychron Q6 Max

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
Topre RC1Keychron Q6 Max
 RealforceTopre RC1This pageKeychronKeychron Q6 Max
Overall score97 /10097 /100
Build quality91 /100Better90 /100
Performance81 /10082 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredWireless + wired
Polling rate1,000 Hz
Mount typePlate MountGasket MountBetter
Case materialABSAluminumBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes