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HP Class 1800 Southpaw vs Realforce Topre R4

Get the HP Class 1800 Southpaw for qmk. Get the Realforce Topre R4 for n-key rollover.

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.

HP Class 1800 Southpaw

Realforce Topre R4

  • Connection

    Wired

    Bluetooth, Wired

  • Ergonomics

    Southpaw

    Standard

  • Mount style

    Top Mount

    PCB Mount

  • QMK

    Yes

    No

  • N-key rollover

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • HP Class 1800 Southpaw
  • Realforce Topre R4
Performance
48
67
Build quality
66
47
Productivity
49
71
Customizability
59
42
Portability
40
72
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Full specs

HP Class 1800 Southpaw vs Realforce Topre R4 specs

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

7 of 17 specs differ

HP Class 1800 Southpaw

Realforce Topre R4

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Silent

Mount style

Top Mount
PCB Mount

Layout

Layout size

—
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Southpaw
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Wired
Bluetooth, Wired

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
—

Keycaps

—
PBT

Weight

4,200 g
—

Typing angle

7°
—

Backlight

None
None

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2025

Where to buy

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  • AmazonGlobal

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    ~$350Visit
  • MMkeyboardUS

    Out of stock
    $350Visit
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $255Visit
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    ~$255Visit

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