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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Typing Quality
    2. Typing Noise
    3. Switches
    4. Keystrokes
  6. Performance
    1. Single-Key Latency
    2. Multi-Key Latency
    3. Data Transmission
    4. Chord Split
  7. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  8. Comments

REALFORCE R2 vs REALFORCE GX1

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

REALFORCE R2
REALFORCE GX1

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REALFORCE R2 Picture
REALFORCE GX1 Picture
ConnectivityWired
Size
Full-size (100%)
Switch Type
Electro-Capacitive
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Hot-Swappable Switches
No
ConnectivityWired
Size
TenKeyLess (80%)
Switch Type
Electro-Capacitive
N-Key Rollover (NKRO)
Yes
Hot-Swappable Switches
No

Variants

  • R2 (Black)
  • R2 (Black - TKL)
  • R2 (Ivory)
  • R2 (Ivory - TKL)
  • GX1 (Black)

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REALFORCE R2

REALFORCE GX1

The REALFORCE R2 and the REALFORCE GX1 are keyboards with proprietary Topre switches. The R2 has a full-size form factor and is more of a straightforward model for productivity and everyday browsing. The GX1, on the other hand, is a dedicated gaming keyboard. It offers better latency performance and allows you to adjust the actuation and reset point of individual switches. It also has full RGB backlighting with shine-through keycaps.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

6.3
8.0

Backlight Features 
 

0.0
10

Backlight Clarity 
 

0.0
8.0

Single-Key Latency 
 

7.3
8.1

Multi-Key Latency 
 

7.2
8.0

Computer Compatibility 
 

10
7.4

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

REALFORCE R2 Top Picture
REALFORCE GX1 Top Picture

Size 
 

Full-size (100%)
TenKeyLess (80%)

Height 
 

1.5" (3.7 cm)
1.5" (3.7 cm)

Width  

17.9" (45.5 cm)
14.3" (36.2 cm)

Depth 
 

5.5" (14.0 cm)
5.6" (14.2 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

2.89 lbs (1.310 kg)
2.63 lbs (1.192 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

7.0
7.5

Build Quality Close Up  

REALFORCE R2 Build Quality Close Up
REALFORCE GX1 Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

PBT
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

6.0
6.0

Side Picture  

REALFORCE R2 Side Picture
REALFORCE GX1 Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

3.7°
5°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

11°
11°

Home Row Height 
 

27.7 mm (1.1")
28.0 mm (1.1")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

2.1
5.4

Customizability Overview  

REALFORCE R2 Customizability Overview
REALFORCE GX1 Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

No
Yes

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Plate-Mounted

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

6.25u
6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

1.25u
1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No
No

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Non-Customizable Design

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

No
Yes
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Backlight Features 
 

0.0
10

Backlighting Picture  

REALFORCE R2 Backlighting Picture
REALFORCE GX1 Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

REALFORCE R2 Brightness Max
REALFORCE GX1 Brightness Max

Backlighting  

No
Yes

Brightness Min  

REALFORCE R2 Brightness Min
REALFORCE GX1 Brightness Min

RGB 
 

No
Yes

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

No
Yes

Effects 
 

No
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

No
Yes
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Backlight Clarity 
 

0.0
8.0

White Shot  

REALFORCE R2 White Shot
REALFORCE GX1 White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Detachable 
 

No
No

Length  

5.6 ft (1.7 m)
6.0 ft (1.8 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Not Detachable
Not Detachable
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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
0.0

Bluetooth 
 

No
No

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
No

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
No

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
No Batteries
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

0.0
5.5

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No
Yes

Macro Programming With Software 
 

No
Yes
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Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

REALFORCE R2 Extra Features
REALFORCE GX1 Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Non-Dedicated
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

No
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

Yes
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
No

Lock Indicator  

Caps, Scroll & Num lock
Caps & Scroll Lock
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

REALFORCE R2 Bundle Picture
REALFORCE GX1 Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

8.5
8.5

Key Spacing 
 

19.0 mm (0.748")
19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

9.3
9.3

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

42.2 dBA
42.0 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

Topre
Topre

Switch Type 
 

Electro-Capacitive
Electro-Capacitive

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No
Yes

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

60 gf
49 gf

Actuation Force 
 

51 gf
43 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

2.3 mm
2.2 mm

Total Travel 
 

4.0 mm
3.8 mm
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

7.3
8.1

Single-Key Latency Graph  

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Best Connection 
 

14.0 ms
8.1 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

±4.8 ms
±2.4 ms

Wired 
 

14.0 ms
8.1 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

PCB (Estimated) 
 

N/A
N/A
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

7.2
8.0

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

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Connection Evaluated  

Wired
Wired

Key Press 
 

13.9 ms
8.1 ms

Key Release 
 

30.6 ms
18.2 ms
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Data Transmission 
 

8.2
8.2

Multi-Key Raw USB  

REALFORCE R2 Multi-Key Raw USB
REALFORCE GX1 Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

Wired
Wired

USB Polling Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

1,000 Hz
1,000 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

Yes
Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

No
No
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Chord Split 
 

7.4
7.4

Chord Split Graph  

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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

6.0 ms
6.6 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

21.0 ms
15.9 ms
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

RealForce Connect
RealForce Connect

Software Windows Compatible 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
No

Onboard Memory 
 

No
Yes

Profiles 
 

No Profile
6+
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Computer Compatibility 
 

10
7.4

Windows 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

macOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Partially Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Fully Compatible
Partially Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Windows & MacOS
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

0.0
0.0

Android 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

iOS 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible
Not Compatible

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