Royal Kludge RK96

The Royal Kludge RK96 is a solid, flexible and inexpensive entry into keyboard customization that also works well with a wide variety of devices right out of the box.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
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Product details

  • BT5.0/2.4G/USB-C - Believe it or not, this is the first generation of three-mode wireless keyboards on the market. Wireless mode with stable Bluetooth 5.0, hassle-free 2.4Ghz dongle plus USB-C wired mode set no limits about your keyboard connection.
  • 96 Keys, Redefine Full-Size Keyboards - Only 6 keys missing, the 96% keyboard with a number pad and offset arrow keys is built for productivity and a tactile typing experience.
  • Hot-swappable - Hot-swap PCB allows you to replace 3 pins/5 pins switches freely without a soldering issue. Enjoy the fun of making your own unique keyboard.
  • Hub Design - This wireless mechanical keyboard is armed with 2 built-in USB pass-through ports and 1 Type-C Port, allowing to back up more facilities, like a mouse or a headphone.
  • Ergonomic Magnetic Wrist Rest - To improve comfort over extended gaming sessions with built-in magnets for convenient attachment.

PROS

+ Inexpensive
+ Sturdy build
+ Compact but has a full keypad
+ Excellent volume control design
+ Hot-swappable switches
+ USB 2.0 passthrough
+ Three Bluetooth profiles

CONS

- Unpolished software
- Missing page navigation keys
- USB ports completely disabled in wireless mode

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on June 10, 2022
The Royal Kludge RK96 is a solid, flexible and inexpensive entry into keyboard customization that also works well with a wide variety of devices right out of the box.
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