REALFORCE GX1 Review 2024

Explore the REALFORCE GX1 tenkeyless keyboard featuring quiet Topre switches, customizable RGB lighting, and a compact design ideal for productivity or minimalist setups.

REALFORCE GX1
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About The Keyboard

The REALFORCE GX1 is an exceptional TenKeyLess (TKL) keyboard designed to provide a compact yet premium typing experience. Its lack of a numpad makes it ideal for users who prefer more desk space or frequently travel. Despite the smaller form factor, the keyboard maintains a solid build quality with a plastic chassis and a sturdy metal top plate, ensuring it withstands the rigors of everyday use. It is particularly well-suited for both general typing tasks and professional environments where a clean workspace is essential.

type

Wired

compactness

TenKeyLess (TKL)

switches

Topre

keycap material

ABS

switch lifespan

N/A

polling rate

N/A

actuation point

N/A

response time

N/A

REALFORCE GX1 view 2

Performance & Build

Mechanical Switches
Anti-Ghosting
Media Keys
Programmable Keys
Customizable Macros
Custom Key Mapping
Profile Switching
Onboard Memory
Bluetooth
Rechargeable Battery
Detachable Cable
Usb Passthrough
Backlight
RGB Lighting
Per-Key Lighting
Layer Indicator Lights
OLED Display
Height Adjustment Feet
Wrist Rest
Swappable Keycaps
Volume Wheel
Water Resistant
Numpad

Additional Features

The keyboard features unique Topre switches that contribute to its quiet operation, making it an ideal choice for environments where noise may be an issue, such as offices or shared workspaces. While the switches are not mechanical, they provide a satisfying tactile feel that resembles the responsiveness of a mechanical keyboard. Accompanied by high-quality doubleshot ABS keycaps that feature shine-through legends, this keyboard not only looks good but also enhances visibility in darker environments thanks to its effective RGB backlighting. Users looking to customize their setup will appreciate the keyboard's compatibility with Cherry MX-style keycaps, allowing for personalization and an added flair.

Target Users

General Use, Productivity

Quiet typingSturdy build qualityGood keycap qualityMacro recordingTilt adjustmentReplaceable stabilizersCherry MX style compatibilityAnti-ghosting

Build Quality

  • Frame Material: Plastic with Metal Top Plate
  • Durability: N/A
  • Material Details: Metal top plate, doubleshot ABS keycaps

Lighting

  • RGB: Yes
  • Zones: 1
  • Modes: Static, Breathing, Wave effects
  • Sync Features:
    • Software Control

Ergonomics

  • Noise Level: Quiet
  • Wrist Support: None
  • Angles: 5° to 11°

Tuomas Jokela

Keyboard Enthusiast & Developer