Realforce R3 vs Realforce RT1 Numpad Keyboard
The Realforce R3 and the Realforce RT1 Numpad Keyboard are close alternatives. The main differences: the Realforce RT1 Numpad Keyboard is the cheaper of the two at $104.99 versus $259; the Realforce R3 runs wireless where the Realforce RT1 Numpad Keyboard is wired-only; the Realforce R3 is a full layout and the Realforce RT1 Numpad Keyboard is a numpad.
- Lower priceRealforce RT1 Numpad Keyboard$104.99 versus $259
- More ways to connectRealforce R32 connection modes versus 1
Choose the Realforce R3 if
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you need wireless.
Choose the Realforce RT1 Numpad Keyboard if
- you want to spend less ($104.99).
Realforce R3 vs Realforce RT1 Numpad Keyboard, spec by spec
| Realforce R3 | Realforce RT1 Numpad Keyboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | full | numpad |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth (stronger spec) | Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | PBT dye-sublimated | Dye-sub PBT |
| Case | ABS plastic | n/a |
| Mount | Tray | Other (Topre electro-capacitive dome mount) |
| Backlight | White / none | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $259 | $104.99 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | thocky, muted Topre bump | n/a |
| Released | 2021 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
90% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Realforce R3; 39% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Realforce RT1 Numpad Keyboard.
Where to buy the Realforce R3
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Where to buy the Realforce RT1 Numpad Keyboard
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