Qelec.Studio i101 vs Realforce R3
Get the Qelec.Studio i101 for hot-swappable. Get the Realforce R3 for media keys.
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![[In Stock] Qelec.Studio i101 Tri-mode Mechanical Keyboard Kit](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1674/0405/files/DSC04088.jpg?v=1736759467&width=3840&quality=75)
Which one should you get?
Get the
Qelec.Studio i101
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the top 40% of 100% boards under $300.
Get the
Realforce R3
Media keys
Build quality in the bottom 15% of 80% boards under $300.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
- No numpad.
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.
Qelec.Studio i101
Realforce R3
Layout size
100%
80%
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
Yes
No
Switch changes without soldering
Mount style
Gasket Mount
Plate Mount
Media keys
No
Yes
- Qelec.Studio i101
- Realforce R3
- Performance
- 5362
- Build quality
- 5845
- Productivity
- 5464
- Customizability
- 5848
- Portability
- 6073
Qelec.Studio i101 vs Realforce R3 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
9 of 20 specs differ
Qelec.Studio i101
Realforce R3
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Typing angle
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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