While they are both rated at 45g actuation force, to me personally, the Topre 45g feel heavier than the Cherry MX reds.
I find this to be the case as well, comparing my 45g Realforce to MX red and brown. I'm finding I like the Topre a lot more than either MX switch, but overall, they're difficult to compare. Honestly, the only way you're going to know is to buy both types of boards and use them for a while.
I find this to be the case as well, comparing my 45g Realforce to MX red and brown. I'm finding I like the Topre a lot more than either MX switch, but overall, they're difficult to compare. Honestly, the only way you're going to know is to buy both types of boards and use them for a while.
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problem is, i can't get a 45g one in europe, at least not to my knowledge. any suggestions? :)
problem is, i can't get a 45g one in europe, at least not to my knowledge. any suggestions? :)
They're available if you can order from the UK (http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard/uk-realforce-88ub-45g-key-black-on-black-mini-keyboard.asp).
all this talk about topre, novatouch and whatnot got me very curious about topre. i'm trying to imagine how topre feels like and how stiff the keys are, but i'm failing at that... :X
anyone who has tried both mx red (that's what i use daily) and topre realforce 55g uniform, is the "stiffness" a huge difference? thanks
I can't help but bottom out all the time on Topre and just love it
problem is, i can't get a 45g one in europe, at least not to my knowledge. any suggestions? :)
They're available if you can order from the UK (http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard/uk-realforce-88ub-45g-key-black-on-black-mini-keyboard.asp).
The keyboard company actually does ship to other EU countries. Which is great, since you do not have to deal with customs (as you have to when ordering from the US or Asia).
However, I had to import mine from the US since the one that the keyboard company carries is only in ISO/UK layout (about 110 dollars in shipping and customs charges, which is kind of insane) . They do have realforce in ANSI/US layout as well, but not specifically the 87u all-45g.
Great choice buying the 55g Topre!
What do you think about the 62g lubed MX clear vs the original MX clear?
I find the MX clear just somewhat a MX brown with a more pronounced bump. Not lubed, a bit gritty also. Still like the Topre 55g way better. :cool:
Great choice buying the 55g Topre!
What do you think about the 62g lubed MX clear vs the original MX clear?
I find the MX clear just somewhat a MX brown with a more pronounced bump. Not lubed, a bit gritty also. Still like the Topre 55g way better. :cool:
Thanks, I really hope I like the 55g. :) I've read about people getting fatigued from typing on them, hopefully my fingers can take it. :) I will be using it for coding, but that doesn't involve non-stop typing all day long, so hopefully it's all good.
I've never tried stock MX clears before. From what I've read, stock Clears are much heavier. All I have for comparison are my old boards with MX Browns and Reds.
I really love these 62g lubed MX clears, though. They feel slightly heavier than my Browns, but I'm not sure if that's because of the more pronounced tactile bump of the Clears. However, the bump is very smooth on this board, probably from the lubing? After using my new GON board for just a couple of weeks, my MX Browns feel much too light, and feel just like linear switches to me, haha. :) But if you're ever interested in getting a custom board built, definitely look into GON's boards. His boards are really beautiful, his software makes remapping key layouts really easy, and the switches that he installs and tunes just feel so good.
Great choice buying the 55g Topre!
What do you think about the 62g lubed MX clear vs the original MX clear?
I find the MX clear just somewhat a MX brown with a more pronounced bump. Not lubed, a bit gritty also. Still like the Topre 55g way better. :cool:
Thanks, I really hope I like the 55g. :) I've read about people getting fatigued from typing on them, hopefully my fingers can take it. :) I will be using it for coding, but that doesn't involve non-stop typing all day long, so hopefully it's all good.
I've never tried stock MX clears before. From what I've read, stock Clears are much heavier. All I have for comparison are my old boards with MX Browns and Reds.
I really love these 62g lubed MX clears, though. They feel slightly heavier than my Browns, but I'm not sure if that's because of the more pronounced tactile bump of the Clears. However, the bump is very smooth on this board, probably from the lubing? After using my new GON board for just a couple of weeks, my MX Browns feel much too light, and feel just like linear switches to me, haha. :) But if you're ever interested in getting a custom board built, definitely look into GON's boards. His boards are really beautiful, his software makes remapping key layouts really easy, and the switches that he installs and tunes just feel so good.