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Topre Realforce 87U SE17T0 with PBT Spacebars
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Topre Realforce 87U SE17T0 with PBT Spacebars
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From the tactility of Topre’s proprietary switches to the ergonomics of the key switch weighting, the Realforce 87U provides unparalleled comfort in a tenkeyless layout. Aesthetically, this standard flat keyboard comes equipped with LED lights embedded in the Caps Lock and Num Lock keys, while the Caps Lock and CTRL keys can be changed and configured using the onboard dip-switches Read More
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Jun 15, 2018
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Trying this keyboard made me hate my cherry mx browns.
It has ruined my ability to enjoy other typing experiences.
Please send help.
John_1
454
Nov 17, 2018
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Great board so far. I would rate it as my third favorite switch behind beamspring and SKCL/SKCM Alps. I swapped in ultra light BKE domes and changed the housings and caps to Hipro. I personally found the 55g too heavy so go with the variable if you're a light typist.
c_r_z
863
Jun 26, 2018
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The feeling of the domes collapsing has no equal in the Cherry MX compatible world, it's simply unique. The 55g model feels amazing, way better than the Realforce RGB, the extra resistance of the 55g domes vs the 45g ones makes a difference here as does the sound. The sound is actually quite similar but the one on the RGB is higher pitched, higher frequency while the one on the 87UB is lower pitched, with a little bit more bass.
The PBT keycaps feel amazing despite being quite thin. When I first pulled out a keycap I was actually surprised of how thin they are. Nevertheless, the texture is just right and the profile is decent. The black dye subbed legends on dark gray keycaps combination is pretty cool, enhancing the black case looks. The PBT spacebars bundled with the keyboard here on Massdrop are hit and miss, some of them look really cheap but in the end they are a nice extra. I also installed red blanks from KBDFans on the Esc and Enter keys for enhanced aesthetics.
Quick and dirty phone pic:
The keyboard itself looks and feels a little dated but let's say it has a classic look to it. It's also very well built.
A major drawback is the lack of compatibility with the Cherry MX keycaps but there are rumors that the new models will actually have it.
Yeah, it's a cliche but it is one of the best and most expensive rubber dome keyboards ever! In the end I like it even more than the Realforce RGB.
The PBT keycaps feel amazing despite being quite thin. When I first pulled out a keycap I was actually surprised of how thin they are. Nevertheless, the texture is just right and the profile is decent. The black dye subbed legends on dark gray keycaps combination is pretty cool, enhancing the black case looks. The PBT spacebars bundled with the keyboard here on Massdrop are hit and miss, some of them look really cheap but in the end they are a nice extra. I also installed red blanks from KBDFans on the Esc and Enter keys for enhanced aesthetics.
Quick and dirty phone pic:
The keyboard itself looks and feels a little dated but let's say it has a classic look to it. It's also very well built.
A major drawback is the lack of compatibility with the Cherry MX keycaps but there are rumors that the new models will actually have it.
Yeah, it's a cliche but it is one of the best and most expensive rubber dome keyboards ever! In the end I like it even more than the Realforce RGB.
theqat
3
Jun 15, 2018
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Topre is touted as one of the finest KB brands and this lives up to that standard. I use it at work and never give a thought to swapping it out. Buy it
surtr
2
Mar 18, 2019
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Love this keyboard. Nice to think that keyboards have been holding my typing speed back. Maybe make believe, but my WPM has increased and there's no block when I'm in flow. Also, you can use it without any problems with iPhone XR and a Lightning dual-charge/'camera' (USB) connector.
ealiagach
325
Feb 20, 2019
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I received a black Realforce 87U the last time this drop ran. This is not my first Realforce. I already own a white 87U, and a 10th Anniversary 87U. I'm just a fan of this design and, seeing that the new R2 version eschews with the classic, old-school Realforce design, I decided to pick another one.
My opinion remains the same: this is one of the best pre-built keyboards money can get you. The tactility of the 55g domes is sublime, the sound is music to the ears (oh, that glorious thock!), and the build quality is top-notch. If you're not a touch-typist you'll have a hard time using the black version, so keep that in mind.
All in all, you cannot go wrong with this board.
P.S.: I thought about taking off a star due to the PBT spacebars — yeah, they suck ass — but that would be unfair to the greatness of the classic Realforce 87U.
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DrakeJ
15
Nov 19, 2018
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Ohh shit, i want a 2nd one now !
antonii
2
Jun 16, 2018
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Great price, great product. It's my first Topre board and can't I express how much I like this. I'd compare it to my 87-key brown-switch Filco board since that was my favorite, until the arrival of this one.
The electro-capacitive switches are quiet, unlike all other mechanical switches that either goes silent or noisy, this board strikes a good balance between tactility and comfort, that it will absolutely work with office environment. It actually sounds like membrane keyboard in my opinion, but it comes with much better overall construction as expected, and the clickiness is totally comparable to any other mechanical keyboards given the quality, except that if you're into tactile bump like any other keyboard with blue or brown switch.
Stock PBT keycaps are excellent, and the PBT spacebars provided are solid except that the black spacebar is a bit scratched already on delivery.
The electro-capacitive switches are quiet, unlike all other mechanical switches that either goes silent or noisy, this board strikes a good balance between tactility and comfort, that it will absolutely work with office environment. It actually sounds like membrane keyboard in my opinion, but it comes with much better overall construction as expected, and the clickiness is totally comparable to any other mechanical keyboards given the quality, except that if you're into tactile bump like any other keyboard with blue or brown switch.
Stock PBT keycaps are excellent, and the PBT spacebars provided are solid except that the black spacebar is a bit scratched already on delivery.
OwnageBanana
2
Jun 15, 2018
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Basically a rubber dome keyboard
In reality, feels good to type on and is sturdy, good weight, looks good, has the perfect amount of keys, I would recommend it to anyone that feels the price is worth it to them
In reality, feels good to type on and is sturdy, good weight, looks good, has the perfect amount of keys, I would recommend it to anyone that feels the price is worth it to them
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