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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 21, 2026

Sikakeyb HM80 HE vs Realforce Topre GX1 Plus

Get the Sikakeyb HM80 HE for hall effect and hot-swappable. Get the Realforce Topre GX1 Plus for media keys.

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.

Sikakeyb HM80 HE

Realforce Topre GX1 Plus

  • Hall effect (magnetic)

    Yes

    No

  • Hot-swappable

    Yes

    No

  • Switch options

    Magnetic

    Silent

  • Display

    Yes

    None

  • Media keys

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Sikakeyb HM80 HE
  • Realforce Topre GX1 Plus
Performance
56
87
Build quality
42
49
Productivity
48
64
Customizability
65
58
Portability
52
58

What they share

  • Layout size: 80%
  • Keycaps: PBT
See every spec side by side

Full specs

Sikakeyb HM80 HE vs Realforce Topre GX1 Plus specs

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

9 of 19 specs differ

Sikakeyb HM80 HE

Realforce Topre GX1 Plus

Typing & switches

Switch options

Magnetic
Silent

Hall effect (magnetic)

Yes
No

Hot-swappable

Yes
No

Mount style

—
Plate Mount

Layout

Layout size

80%
80%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

Yes
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

—
Wired

Max polling rate

—
8,000 Hz

USB-C

No
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

—
Steel

Plate material

—
Steel

Keycaps

PBT
PBT

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

N-key rollover

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2024
2026

Where to buy

Compare prices

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

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • MechkeysCN

    In stock
    $245Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$245Visit
  • MKUS

    In stock
    $280Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

    Check price
    ~$280Visit

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