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Mek Studio Geometry70 vs Realforce Topre GX1 PlusWireless or 8,000 Hz

Choose the Geometry70 for wireless connectivity, ISO options, and hot-swappable customization, or the GX1 Plus for silent Topre switches and higher polling rate.

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Mek Studio Geometry70

Hot-swappable

If you want

  • Bluetooth and wired connectivity, with a 4000mAh battery.
  • Hot-swappable PCB with VIA and QMK support.
  • ANSI and ISO layout support, with WK and WKL options described by the vendor.

Get the

Realforce Topre GX1 Plus

polling rate

Build quality in the bottom 25% of 80% boards under $300.

If you want

  • 8,000 Hz polling rate and full N-key rollover.
  • Silent Topre capacitive switches, with 30g and 45g variants listed by the vendor.
  • Double-shot PBT keycaps and RGB backlighting.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
  • No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.
  • No numpad.

Bottom line

Pick the Geometry70 if Bluetooth, ISO support, and hot-swap customization matter more than a pre-built gaming feature set. Choose the GX1 Plus if you want silent Topre switches, RGB, and its 8,000 Hz polling rate, and are comfortable with wired-only use and soldered switches.

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.

Mek Studio Geometry70

Realforce Topre GX1 Plus

  • Layout size

    70%

    80%

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, Wired

    Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Max polling rate

    1,000 Hz

    8,000 Hz

    Higher polling helps competitive FPS and does nothing for typing

  • Case material

    Aluminum

    Steel

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Mek Studio Geometry70
  • Realforce Topre GX1 Plus
Performance
66
87
Build quality
76
49
Productivity
68
64
Customizability
85
58
Portability
80
58
See every spec side by side

Best for

What will you mostly use it for?

The GX1 Plus leads for gaming and is a practical office choice for buyers who want silent switches and dedicated media controls. The Geometry70 has the clearer advantage for layout flexibility, travel use, and hands-on customization. Content creation depends on priorities: wireless and ISO support favor the Geometry70, while the GX1 Plus brings RGB and multimedia keys. Neither choice is universal, since the products differ substantially in connectivity and switch design.

For gaming

Pick the Realforce Topre GX1 Plus

  • The GX1 Plus has an 8,000 Hz polling rate, compared with the Geometry70's 1,000 Hz wired rate.
  • Realforce describes adjustable actuation and a kill switch function for counter-strafe control.
  • The Geometry70 supports Bluetooth, where its listed polling rate is 125 Hz.

Full specs

Mek Studio Geometry70 vs Realforce Topre GX1 Plus specs

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

13 of 24 specs differ

Mek Studio Geometry70

Realforce Topre GX1 Plus

Typing & switches

Switch options

—
Silent

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

Top Mount
Plate Mount

Layout

Layout size

70%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI, ISO
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
8,000 HzBetter

Battery

4,000 mAh
Wired only

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Aluminum
Steel

Plate material

—
Steel

Keycaps

—
PBT

Weight

1,500 g
—

Dimensions

32 x 373 x 115 mm
—

Typing angle

7°
—

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

Yes
No

VIA

Yes
No

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2026

For EU buyers

ISO layouts by store

Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.

Mek Studio Geometry70

Listed on the product, not split by store: ISO.

Realforce Topre GX1 Plus

No ISO layout at the stores we track.

Where to buy

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FAQ

Mek Studio Geometry70 vs Realforce Topre GX1 Plus: your questions

Yes. It supports Bluetooth and wired connectivity, and the vendor describes Bluetooth switching between three devices. The listed battery capacity is 4000mAh.

No. Its listed connectivity is wired only, using USB-C. The vendor describes a detachable USB-C to USB-A cable.

The Realforce Topre GX1 Plus is listed at 8,000 Hz. The Geometry70 is listed at 1,000 Hz over wired connection, and its vendor lists 125 Hz over Bluetooth.

The Geometry70 is hot-swappable, so its switches can be changed without soldering. The GX1 Plus has soldered switches, and switch swaps require soldering.

Yes. The Geometry70 supports ANSI and ISO layouts. The Realforce Topre GX1 Plus is ANSI only, with no ISO variants offered.

No. The GX1 Plus is a tenkeyless keyboard and its compatibility rules specify that it has no numpad. The Geometry70 is listed as a 70% layout.

The Realforce Topre GX1 Plus is listed with silent switches, and its vendor describes genuine silent Topre capacitive switches. The vendor lists 30g and 45g Topre Silent variants.

The Geometry70 lists both VIA and QMK support. Its vendor describes using VIA to map keys to the keyboard's physical layout.

Yes. The GX1 Plus is listed with RGB, and its vendor describes RGB backlighting and preset lighting configurations. The Geometry70 is listed without RGB.

The Geometry70 is the more travel-oriented option here because it supports Bluetooth and has a 4000mAh battery. Its listed weight is 1500g, so buyers should still account for that when carrying it.

Yes. The vendor describes an Actuation Point Changer with 30 adjustment levels from 0.1mm to 3.0mm. The vendor also describes dynamic mode and saving settings to onboard memory.

Both keyboards list Mac and Windows support. The GX1 Plus vendor listing also names Linux compatibility, while no Linux support is listed for the Geometry70.

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