Realforce R3S vs Realforce RC1 Keyboard
The Realforce R3S and the Realforce RC1 Keyboard are close alternatives. The main differences: the Realforce R3S is the cheaper of the two at $175 versus $234.99; the Realforce RC1 Keyboard runs wireless where the Realforce R3S is wired-only; the Realforce R3S is a TKL layout and the Realforce RC1 Keyboard is a 75%.
- Lower priceRealforce R3S$175 versus $234.99
- More ways to connectRealforce RC1 Keyboard2 connection modes versus 1
Choose the Realforce R3S if
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you want to spend less ($175).
Choose the Realforce RC1 Keyboard if
- you mainly want it for travel.
- you need wireless.
Realforce R3S vs Realforce RC1 Keyboard, spec by spec
| Realforce R3S | Realforce RC1 Keyboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | TKL | 75% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired, Bluetooth (stronger spec) |
| Hot-swap | No | No |
| Keycaps | laser-printed PBT | Dye-sub PBT |
| Case | ABS plastic | n/a |
| Mount | n/a | Other (Topre electro-capacitive dome mount, not a standard PCB mount) |
| Backlight | White / none | White / none |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | n/a | n/a |
| Typical price | $175 (stronger spec) | $234.99 |
| Sound (stock) | classic Topre thock | n/a |
| Released | 2022 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
72% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Realforce R3S; 87% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Realforce RC1 Keyboard.
Where to buy the Realforce R3S
Where to buy the Realforce RC1 Keyboard
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