Realforce R2 vs VA108M
Realforce R2
2016 · $249 today
6847
VA108M
2022 · $159 today
6860
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Realforce R2 is better
- Weight: 1200g vs 1.1 kg(1090.9× more)
Why VA108M is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Verdict
VA108M leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Realforce R2 | VA108M |
|---|---|---|
| Switches | ||
| Switch Type | Topre capacitive | Varmilo EC/Cherry MX |
| Actuation Force | 45g variable | — |
| Actuation Point | domed rubber travel | — |
| Hot-Swappable | No | — |
| Hot-swappable | — | No |
| Backlight | None (base model) | Per-key RGB (select variants) |
| Build | ||
| Layout | Full-size / TKL | Full-size (108-key) |
| Weight | 1200g● | 1.1 kg |
| N-Key Rollover | Yes (USB) | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | USB-A wired | — |
| Polling Rate | 125Hz | — |
| Connection | — | USB-C wired |
| Cable | — | Detachable coiled cable |
| Features | ||
| Backlight | None (base model) | Per-key RGB (select variants) |
| Variable Weighting | 45g/55g/variable | — |
| Onboard Profiles | None | — |
| Design | ||
| Layout | Full-size / TKL | Full-size (108-key) |
| Case Material | — | Plastic with steel plate |
| Keycaps | — | Dye-sublimated PBT |
| Weight | 1200g● | 1.1 kg |
| Software | ||
| Software | — | None required |
| DIP Switches | — | Onboard DIP configuration |