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Dygma Defy vs Realforce Topre R4

Get the Dygma Defy for hot-swappable.

What actually differs

The differences that matter

Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.

Dygma Defy

Realforce Topre R4

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Bluetooth, Wired

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

  • Switch options

    Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile

    Silent

  • Keycaps

    ABS, PBT

    PBT

  • Backlight

    RGB

    None

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Dygma Defy
  • Realforce Topre R4
Performance
83
67
Build quality
50
47
Productivity
77
71
Customizability
68
42
Portability
57
72
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Full specs

Dygma Defy vs Realforce Topre R4 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

6 of 19 specs differ

Dygma Defy

Realforce Topre R4

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Silent, Tactile
Silent

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

—
PCB Mount

Layout

Layout size

—
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired

Battery

4,740 mAh
—

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum, Plastic
—

Plate material

Aluminum
—

Keycaps

ABS, PBT
PBT

Weight

1,000 g
—

Dimensions

35 x 210 x 164 mm
—

Backlight

RGB
None

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2025

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

Dygma Defy2 stores
  • DygmaES

    In stock
    $449Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$449Visit
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $255Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$255Visit

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