Filco Majestouch 2 TKL vs Realforce R3S
The Filco Majestouch 2 TKL and the Realforce R3S are close alternatives. The main differences: the Filco Majestouch 2 TKL is the cheaper of the two at $129 versus $175; stock, the Filco Majestouch 2 TKL sounds solid and rattle-free, varies by cherry mx switch and the Realforce R3S classic topre thock.
- Lower priceFilco Majestouch 2 TKL$129 versus $175
Choose the Filco Majestouch 2 TKL if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you want to spend less ($129).
Choose the Realforce R3S if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you mainly want it for programming.
Filco Majestouch 2 TKL vs Realforce R3S, spec by spec
| Filco Majestouch 2 TKL | Realforce R3S | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | TKL | TKL |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | pad-printed ABS, OEM profile | laser-printed PBT |
| Case | n/a | ABS plastic |
| Mount | Plate | n/a |
| Backlight | White / none | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $129 (stronger spec) | $175 |
| Sound (stock) | solid and rattle-free, varies by Cherry MX switch | classic Topre thock |
| Released | 2011 | 2022 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
50% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Filco Majestouch 2 TKL; 72% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Realforce R3S.
Where to buy the Filco Majestouch 2 TKL
Where to buy the Realforce R3S
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