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Head to head · Prices checked Nov 11, 2026

MelGeek O2 vs Realforce Topre RT1 Numpad

Get the MelGeek O2 for sound dampening. Get the Realforce Topre RT1 Numpad for n-key rollover.

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

MelGeek O2

Sound dampening

Build quality in the top 50% of Numpad boards under $150.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
  • North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.

Get the

Realforce Topre RT1 Numpad

N-key rollover

Build quality in the bottom 10% of Numpad boards under $150.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.

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.

MelGeek O2

Realforce Topre RT1 Numpad

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Case material

    ABS, Aluminum, Polycarbonate

    Plastic

  • Sound dampening

    Yes

    No

  • Backlight

    RGB, north-facing

    None

    RGB for looks and low light rather than speed

  • N-key rollover

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • MelGeek O2
  • Realforce Topre RT1 Numpad
Performance
54
51
Build quality
65
42
Productivity
53
46
Customizability
50
43
Portability
82
66

What they share

  • Layout size: Numpad
  • Keycaps: PBT
See every spec side by side

Full specs

MelGeek O2 vs Realforce Topre RT1 Numpad specs

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

5 of 19 specs differ

MelGeek O2

Realforce Topre RT1 Numpad

Typing & switches

Mount style

Gasket Mount
—

Sound dampening

Yes
No

Layout

Layout size

Numpad
Numpad

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

2,500 mAh
Wired only

Build & materials

Case material

ABS, Aluminum, Polycarbonate
Plastic

Plate material

Polycarbonate
—

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Weight

650 g
—

Dimensions

135 x 326 x 27 mm
—

Typing angle

4°
—

Backlight

RGB, north-facing
None

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2025
2025

Where to buy

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