Realforce Topre R2 vs Topre R3RGB or Wireless Control?
Choose the Realforce Topre R2 for RGB lighting and the Realforce Topre R3 for Bluetooth use, adjustable actuation, and onboard settings.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Realforce Topre R2
Build quality in the bottom 20% of 100% boards under $200.
- RGB lighting.
- PBT and ABS keycap material options are listed.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
Get the
Realforce Topre R3
Build quality in the bottom 30% of 100% boards under $300.
- Bluetooth connectivity, with the vendor describing connections to up to four devices.
- Four adjustable actuation-point settings: 0.8mm, 1.5mm, 2.2mm, and 3.0mm.
- Onboard memory for saved settings, including custom keymaps and layout choices.
- Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
Get the Realforce Topre R2 if RGB lighting matters, since that feature is not listed for the R3. Choose the Realforce Topre R3 if you want Bluetooth, adjustable actuation, and onboard settings that the R2 does not offer. Both have soldered switches, so neither is a straightforward choice for switch swapping.
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 Topre R2
Realforce Topre R3
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Switch options
Linear, Silent
Clicky, Silent
Mount style
Plate Mount
PCB Mount, Plate Mount
Keycaps
ABS, PBT
PBT
Backlight
RGB
None
RGB for looks and low light rather than speed
- Realforce Topre R2
- Realforce Topre R3
- Performance
- 7363
- Build quality
- 4548
- Productivity
- 6165
- Customizability
- 5849
- Portability
- 4451
- Layout size: 100%
- Case material: Plastic
- Plate material: Plastic
What will you mostly use it for?
The R3 has the edge for the listed use cases when wireless operation, actuation adjustment, or configurable layouts matter. Its onboard memory and Bluetooth connectivity are especially useful for moving between setups. The R2 remains a clear option for buyers who specifically want RGB lighting and do not need wireless connectivity. Both retain a full-size ANSI layout, so neither offers a smaller footprint for travel.
Pick the Realforce Topre R3
- The R3 lets you choose among four actuation points: 0.8mm, 1.5mm, 2.2mm, and 3.0mm.
- Its vendor description lists full N-key rollover and onboard memory for saved settings.
Realforce Topre R2 vs Topre R3 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
5 of 17 specs differ
Realforce Topre R2
Realforce Topre R3
Switch options
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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Realforce Topre R2 vs Topre R3: your questions
Yes, the R2's specifications list RGB lighting. The R3 is listed without RGB.
Yes, the R3 supports Bluetooth as well as wired USB-C. Its vendor description says it can connect to up to four devices wirelessly.
No, the R2 is listed as wired only. For Bluetooth connectivity, the R3 is the option in this comparison.
Yes, its vendor description lists four actuation-point choices: 0.8mm, 1.5mm, 2.2mm, and 3.0mm. The R2's listing does not include this adjustment feature.
The R3 vendor description includes a custom keymap function in Realforce software. It also says settings can be saved to onboard memory.
No. Both product listings specify that their switches are soldered, so changing them requires soldering.
Both are listed as 100% keyboards. The R2 vendor description also identifies a classic full-size 108-key layout.
The R3 is listed with PBT keycaps, and its vendor description specifies dye-sublimated PBT. The R2 listing includes PBT and ABS as keycap material options.
Yes, the vendor describes onboard memory for saving settings directly to the keyboard. It says this can be useful in office environments where software cannot be installed on the computer.
The R3 vendor description lists a layout switching function for switching between two layouts. It also lists a custom keymap function for changing key assignments.
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