And unlike the RK61 and RK68, the body is more angled, and there are grills for side LEDs. The RK71 also has magnetic feet, which is a unique way of adding additional adjustments to the height of the keyboard. The Royal Kludge RK925 is arguably the company’s most innovative product. It features a unique foldable design as well as low-profile mechanical keys. It is a keyboard that is designed to be paired with mobile devices and is meant to be carried around.

And, of course, the typing experience and sound profile of RK keyboards won’t be as good as higher-end keyboards. For those who are looking to up their game with higher-end mechanical keyboards, there are plenty of brands such as KBDFans that fit the bill. Which Royal Kludge Keyboard To Buy? Royal Kludge RK61The review unit came with linear Red switches, whereas I tend to do my day-to-day work on the tactile Brown switches. Combined with the learning curve of typing on this 75% model, it was a whole new experience for me. Overall, despite the hot-swappable nature of the switches, they all felt well-seated without a lot of bounce to them. The Royal Kludge Rk920 is the company’s full-size offering. Unfortunately, it does not inherit many of Royal Kludge’s essential features. The model I reviewed had cloned RK-branded Red switches that mirror the standard Cherry MX Reds, but Royal Kludge also offers Blue and Brown switches as an option. However, the RK84 is built for customization. It comes with a keycap puller and switch puller, in addition to four additional switches. The keycaps are ABS doubleshot keycaps with the familiar cross pattern connector on the bottom. The switches are plate-mounted, 3-pin models, but the board looks to have holes allowing the use of PCB-mounted switches. RGB is bright enough to see in daylight. So you’ll get extra fps in daylight as well cause its a universal truth that RGB=fps boost xD.

My accuracy was graded at 100%. I would say that I’m usually pretty accurate with my typing skills, but I do still make mistakes. With the RK84, I was particularly careful while I typed because the keys are higher profile than I am used to. Conclusion Royal Kludge keyboards offer plenty of value to the consumer. Most of their keyboards offer hot-swap switches, giving users the chance to explore other mechanical keyboard switches without having to buy an entirely new keyboard. In addition, most RK keyboards are customizable to a certain degree, making them great entry-level keyboards for first-time mechanical keyboard builders. I am a macOS user so I immediately switched the layout over so that it was more compatible. To switch the layout to Mac, you press FN + S. I take one additional step and change the modifier keys in my System Preferences, too, so that my CMD and Option keys are in the right position according to Mac keyboard layouts. The feel and sound is really good. A personal advice is 𝐃𝐎 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐆𝐎 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐊 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 no matter how much you have to wait… GenesisPC provide you Gat red and yellow pre-lubbed. Get those. I swear you wont regret. (there isn’t really that big of a difference in sound between the two switches I just mentioned but yeah red feels fast cause of the less force to press them.)RK owns a complete set of automated production lines independently researched and developed, focusing on the R & D and production of game equipment peripherals. It is equipped with a domestic senior electronic R & D team and carefully designed for many years. After years of meticulous research and development of professional mechanical keyboard, gaming mouse and headset and other product lines. The Royal Kludge RK71 takes a departure from RK’s usual keyboard design. It has a more aggressive look, similar to most mainstream gaming keyboards. USB Passthrough: I don’t think there are any keyboards with USB passthrough that works on wireless/bluetooth mode. I am completely certain that the K2 does not have USB passthrough in any form. The innovative 75% unique layout differs from traditional TKL keyboards, which cuts more clumsy space off while supporting the same functionality as a practical arrow, multimedia, and control keys.

We recently reviewed the Royal Kludge RK87 Wireless TKL Mechanical Keyboard, which we thought was a decent 80% TKL keyboard that’s affordable and compact, offering RGB illumination, 3 onboard Macros, wireless connectivity, and tactile Brown switches. So the RK84 RGB Limited Edition which we’re about to review, should be just as good, if not better.

Testing on my laptop was a bit better. Without any other dongles in the laptop, I had a stable connection for up to five feet; after that, I saw the occasional missed keystroke. Adding an active Razer wireless dongle next to it dropped the range down to three to four feet. Even within that range, I found that a large obstacle—in this case, my kitchen counter and sink—caused missed keystrokes as well. This aside, for this price, I can say without a doubt that this keyboard is a STEAL. A literal blessing for those looking to enter the mechanical keyboard hobbyist space without spending a fortune to dip your toes. White gasket made of metal but I am not sure if it is aluminium or brass. There are many reasons why Royal Kludge became the go-to brand for many enthusiasts on a budget. But the biggest reason is that they offer some of the lowest prices while still maintaining key enthusiast features such as hot-swap switches. And while they have their fair share of limitations, they are easy to overlook because of their price tag.

The first wireless mode with the 2.4-GHz dongle is… pretty bad. Initial testing was done on my desktop PC. There, I found the keyboard mostly worked within a range of a foot or two of the dongle, but outside of that, it was a mess of missed keystrokes. This poor performance remained regardless of which USB port I used. It's one of the worst wireless dongle connections I've experienced. The USB-C port or the included cable isn't sturdy though. I found the cable would pop out occasionally as I moved the keyboard around during testing. It's worth noting that data and charging on the USB 2.0 port only works in wired mode. In addition, the RK71 has a unique 70% form factor that isn’t usually seen on mechanical keyboards. It is very similar to a 65% layout. However, there are even more keys added to the right side of the keyboard. The RK71 is perfect for those who want a more visually striking keyboard and want additional programmable keys without sacrificing the compact size of the keyboard. Royal Kludge RK84 Royal Kludge RK84 The keyboard features 2 built-in USB-A pass-through ports and 1 Type-C Port. Use the included USB-C cable to charge the keyboard, or connect it to a PC/laptop and use it as a wired keyboard.This is NOT the typical RK84. It does not have 2.4GHz or Bluetooth mode. It can only be connected by a type C cable. On paper, the Royal Kludge RK84 is a winner. A simple design is paired with three connection choices, a larger battery, USB passthrough, and software that allows for further configuration. For customizers, it's a win with hot-swappable switches and standard keycaps, with a price tag that's lower than most of the competition. But the 2.4-GHz connection barely works, USB passthrough only works in wired mode, and the software is a miss. The Royal Kludge tries to offer more for less, but it should ensure that the additional features actually work. Instead, the final product is a series of open questions. If you want a wired or wireless Bluetooth 75% keyboard with software-less RGB lighting configuration and a long battery life, this might be the keyboard for you. But when you step outside of those boundaries, the RK84 falters and stumbles. Hot-swap PCB allows you to replace 3 pins/5 pins switches freely without soldering issues. Enjoy the fun of making your own unique keyboard. In addition, Royal Kludge is one of the only brands that offer a mechanical keyboard model in a variety of different form factors. This means that users will not be limited to smaller form factor keyboards, especially if they prefer having a TKL or a full-sized keyboard.