Darmoshark K3 Pro vs Realforce RT1 Numpad Keyboard
The Darmoshark K3 Pro and the Realforce RT1 Numpad Keyboard are close alternatives. The main differences: the Darmoshark K3 Pro is the cheaper of the two at $49 versus $104.99; the Darmoshark K3 Pro is hot-swap while the Realforce RT1 Numpad Keyboard is soldered; the Darmoshark K3 Pro runs wireless where the Realforce RT1 Numpad Keyboard is wired-only.
- Lower priceDarmoshark K3 Pro$49 versus $104.99
- Easier to modDarmoshark K3 Prohot-swap sockets
- More ways to connectDarmoshark K3 Pro3 connection modes versus 1
Choose the Darmoshark K3 Pro if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you want to spend less ($49).
Choose the Realforce RT1 Numpad Keyboard if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you mainly want it for typing.
Darmoshark K3 Pro vs Realforce RT1 Numpad Keyboard, spec by spec
| Darmoshark K3 Pro | Realforce RT1 Numpad Keyboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | numpad | numpad |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz (stronger spec) | Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes (stronger spec) | No |
| Keycaps | n/a | Dye-sub PBT |
| Case | n/a | n/a |
| Mount | Gasket | Other (Topre electro-capacitive dome mount) |
| Backlight | RGB | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | n/a |
| Typical price | $49 (stronger spec) | $104.99 |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | n/a |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
3% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Darmoshark K3 Pro; 39% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Realforce RT1 Numpad Keyboard.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Darmoshark K3 Pro.
Where to buy the Darmoshark K3 Pro
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Where to buy the Realforce RT1 Numpad Keyboard
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