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R3 Keyboard R3HB11 (Legacy)

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A discontinued Japanese-made full-size hybrid keyboard with silent 45 g Topre switches, per-key actuation adjustment, Bluetooth/USB and dye-sublimated PBT caps.

Score
7.4/10
Est. life
15 yrs
Cover
1 yr
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Product Overview

REALFORCE R3HB11 is a 108-key US-layout hybrid board using silent 45 g Topre capacitive non-contact switches. Bluetooth 5.0 and detachable USB-C cover wireless and wired operation, while full NKRO, PBT dye-sublimated caps and four-step APC actuation adjustment target heavy professional use. The mode...

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OverviewBrand
REALFORCE
OverviewProduct category
mechanical-keyboards
OverviewMPN
R3HB11
OverviewExpected lifespan
15 years · We Buy It For Life editorial estimate
Warranty & ServiceWarranty
12 months · R3 not eligible for newer registration extension

Why We Love It

The features that make this product stand out from the competition.

Contactless durability

Capacitive sensing removes the rubbing electrical contacts used by ordinary mechanical switches.

Per-key actuation control

Four APC depths let users tune responsiveness without replacing switches.

Serviceable wireless power

Two standard AA cells can be replaced without opening the chassis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can the REALFORCE R3HB11 be connected and powered?

The keyboard supports wired use through its detachable USB-C cable or wireless use through Bluetooth 5.0. In Bluetooth mode, it is powered by two AA batteries; the retailer listing says the batteries are included, while the cable provides a wired fallback.

Can this R3 keyboard connect to more than one device?

Yes. The product listing says the R3 can connect wirelessly to up to four devices. It also documents both Bluetooth 5.0 and USB-C wired connectivity, so a buyer can use wireless multi-device access or switch to a cable when needed.

Can the actuation point be adjusted on the R3HB11?

Yes. The R3 supports APC, or Actuation Point Changer. Its software documentation lists four selectable actuation depths for each key: 0.8 mm, 1.5 mm, 2.2 mm, or 3.0 mm. The settings can be saved to the keyboard's onboard memory.

What switches and keycaps does this REALFORCE R3 use?

The listing identifies genuine silent Topre capacitive switches and dye-sublimated PBT keycaps. It also lists full N-key rollover, a feature intended to register simultaneous key presses without limiting the number of keys pressed at once.

What can REALFORCE software customize on this keyboard?

The product description says the software can configure APC, custom key assignments, two switchable key layouts, an ECO mode for Bluetooth battery use, and firmware updates. It also provides a heat map and allows settings to be saved in onboard memory.

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