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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Realforce R3 vs Sikakeyb HM80 HE

Get the Sikakeyb HM80 HE for hall effect and 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.

Realforce R3

Sikakeyb HM80 HE

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    No

    Yes

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

  • Switch options

    Clicky, Silent

    Magnetic

  • Display

    None

    Yes

  • Backlight

    None

    RGB

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Realforce R3
  • Sikakeyb HM80 HE
Performance
62
56
Build quality
45
42
Productivity
65
48
Customizability
48
65
Portability
73
52

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Keycaps: PBT
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Full specs

Realforce R3 vs Sikakeyb HM80 HE specs

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

9 of 18 specs differ

Realforce R3

Sikakeyb HM80 HE

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Silent
Magnetic

Hall effect (magnetic)

No
Yes

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

Plate Mount
—

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
Yes

Media keys

Yes
No

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, Wired
—

USB-C

Yes
No

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
—

Plate material

Plastic
—

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Backlight

None
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

Yes
No

Mac & Windows

Yes
No

Extras

Released

2024
2024

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

Realforce R32 stores
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $265Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$265Visit
  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $245Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$245Visit

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