Realforce R2 vs Realforce R3
The Realforce R2 and the Realforce R3 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Realforce R2 is the cheaper of the two at $220 versus $259; the Realforce R3 runs wireless where the Realforce R2 is wired-only.
- Lower priceRealforce R2$220 versus $259
- More ways to connectRealforce R32 connection modes versus 1
Choose the Realforce R2 if
- you want to spend less ($220).
Choose the Realforce R3 if
- you need wireless.
Realforce R2 vs Realforce R3, spec by spec
| Realforce R2 | Realforce R3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | full | full |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired, Bluetooth (stronger spec) |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | PBT dye-sublimated | PBT dye-sublimated |
| Case | ABS plastic | ABS plastic |
| Mount | Tray | Tray |
| Backlight | White / none | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $220 (stronger spec) | $259 |
| Sound (stock) | thocky, muted Topre bump | thocky, muted Topre bump |
| Released | 2016 | 2021 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
83% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Realforce R2; 90% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Realforce R3.
Where to buy the Realforce R2
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Where to buy the Realforce R3
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