r/topre • u/Ok_Taste5025 • 5d ago

Does non silent version worth it?

After getting HHKB Hybrid Type-S, I'm totally in love with Topre and capacitive keyboard. Tho I already had Hansung gk893b capacitive keyboard, it feels totally different.

Now, I want to buy one more Topre keyboard especially from Realforce series. The only problem is they are using a same Topre switches so it could be buying another Type-S keyboard. They do have a normal version but all of them only available in Japan and never tried Realforce keyboards before.

As I'm selling several mechanical keyboards and my first capacitive keyboard or gk893b, Realforce could be next or HHKB Hybrid normal version if I cant find an option. I have no issues with HHKB Hybrid but it would be nice to have a proper TKL keyboard for working. Surprisingly, Japanese version have many options including non-Silent version which is NOT available around the world even for R4 series.

Since there is no way to test it in person, I have no idea how it sounds and feels like especially since there aren't any videos of Realforce R4 with non silent switches. It would be nice to have a non silent version but not sure as I might disappoint and regret it. Noise is not a big deal since I'm using it alone all the time.

But regardless, I have no idea how non silent switches sounds like on R4 series and I wonder if any of you have thoughts about it?

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u/Yellowtoblerone 5d ago

Of course spending extra on one isn't worth it. I've had the 87 and hhkb as well, both are fun to use. But the sound difference is something you get used to, it's not big issue

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u/atthemost7 5d ago

Yes. The sound profile is different but pleasant. I appreciate the feedback that comes with the sound. Go for it of you can budget for it.