Realforce R3S

Realforce · TKL · standard height

Realforce R3S mechanical keyboard
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The Realforce R3S is Topre's wired TKL with electrocapacitive switches and four-level adjustable actuation, long regarded as the gold standard for serious typists.

Best for: typing, office, programming.

Realforce R3S specs

Layout TKL
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired
Hot-swap No
Stock switches Topre 45g, Topre Silent 45g, Topre Silent 30g
Keycaps laser-printed PBT
Case ABS plastic
Mount n/a
Backlight White / none
QMK / VIA No
Battery n/a
Typical price $175
Sound (stock) classic Topre thock
Released 2022

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