Realforce GX1 vs Realforce R2
The Realforce GX1 and the Realforce R2 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Realforce R2 is the cheaper of the two at $220 versus $299; the Realforce GX1 is a TKL layout and the Realforce R2 is a full.
- Lower priceRealforce R2$220 versus $299
Choose the Realforce GX1 if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
Choose the Realforce R2 if
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you mainly want it for office.
- you want to spend less ($220).
Realforce GX1 vs Realforce R2, spec by spec
| Realforce GX1 | Realforce R2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | TKL | full |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | PBT | PBT dye-sublimated |
| Case | ABS plastic | ABS plastic |
| Mount | Tray | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $299 | $220 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | thocky, muted Topre bump | thocky, muted Topre bump |
| Released | 2021 | 2016 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
92% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Realforce GX1; 83% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Realforce R2.
Where to buy the Realforce GX1
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Where to buy the Realforce R2
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