RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK68 UK Layout RGB 65% Hot-Swappable Wireless Mechanical Keyboard, 60% 69 Keys Compact Bluetooth Gaming Keyboard with Double-injection Keycaps, Brown Switch, White
Hot Swappable Blue Switch: The blue switch offers “clicky” tactile feedback that certainly works for gamers or those who are in favor of the “ka ka” sound and the rhythm of typing.
Hot Swappable Brown Switch: It is more slighter, quieter and easier to trigger than blue switches. It is suitable for the starters of mechanical keyboard.
Hot Swappable Red Switch: The linear switch that offers smoother, quieter and faster tactile feedback than brown switches, making it especially popular among gamers. And red switch is the best switch that can be used in office.
Trigger Force: Blue＞Brown＝Red
Tactile Feedback(Sound): Blue＞Brown＞Red
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65% Compact 68 KeysRK ROYAL KLUDGE is designed with 68 keys that it is portable for travel or some outdoor using scenes. | Package Included
| Software LinkSoftware Download Link: bit.ly/RKRGBSOFT (The programmer is only for Window System) |
| Weight: | 600 g |
| Dimensions: | 31 x 10.12 x 3.84 cm; 600 Grams |
| Brand: | RK ROYAL KLUDGE |
| Model: | RK68 |
| Colour: | White |
| Batteries Included: | Yes |
| Manufacture: | RK ROYAL KLUDGE |
| Colour: | White |
This keyboard is amazing, great battery life easy to use and the lights look amazing. Such good value and quality for money
Switch: Blue
Colour Name: Black
This arrived well packaged in a retailed box and inside you get the RGB Keyboard, USB-A to USB-C Power Cable, Key Extraction Tool, 4 x Replacement Blue Keys and Instructions. There is free software available to download from the RK website. The keyboard layout on the one I received was UK.
I will say that the page in the instructions for the backlight control, does not exactly match those of the keys. In fact, the one for controlling the backlight mode is completely wrong. It says you use the Fn + | keys when it is in fact Fn + #~ ones.
You have the option for using the keyboard wired or wirelessly and I did not have any real issues setting it up wirelessly with either my Windows 10 desktop PC or my Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 Plus. It performed just as well with either. Switching is just a matter of Fn + either Q,W or E. Giving you up to 3 paired devices.
Given that my main keyboard is full sized, I do struggle a little with these 65% ones, since the top row of keys have three functions, but it is just a matter of getting use to them.
I cannot confess to being a big time PC gamer, apart from some Call of Duty and most of my gaming is console based. So, where this keyboard works for me is being able to easily switch between devices, particularly when it comes to social media — mainly Instagram. I do that mainly on my tablet, when it is wired into one of my 32″ WQHD monitor and being able to switch this keyboard over to it is useful.
I have LED lighting around my desk, new ambient flow light bars going in behind my monitors and an RGB mouse mat, so this makes a nice addition to those. The lighting effect, once I worked out what the correct button was are impressive and you do get a decent and varied selection.
I find the keys nice to use, with just the right amount of travel and feedback and the spacebar does not make that irritating noise I find many of them do. It could do with being slightly quieter and I have seen some of the mods and might have a go at some of those, as it does not look too difficult.
One of the major benefits with this keyboard is that the free software allows you to set up three different profiles and then programme keys within each of those. It does not just have to be keys either, there are options for customising lighting effects, macro recording, software specific profiles e.g., Photoshop. You also have an area to update the software and firmware. It is a very useful package.
I did find that with lower battery levels I did notice some minor latency issues, not so much of an issue for normal PC work but could prove problematic for gamers.
Overall, I personally think this is a decent keyboard, that can work just as well for entry level gamers, as it can for home office and creative enthusiasts.
I hope you found this review & photos interesting, informative, and useful. Thanks for reading.
NB. For a sizing guide, squares in photos are 1cm.
This easy to pair wireless keyboard makes your typing and gaming experience more fun with the RGB colours.
The compact mechanical keyboard has 68 keys and comes without a numpad is ideal for gamers. The 65% body of RK68 contributes to more space for mouse movements. It can be used in wireless mode with the stable Bluetooth 5.1 chipset and USB-C wired mode sets no limits about the connection of your keyboard.
It can be used continuously for around 13 hours, up to 360 hours standby time and is armed with shine-through keycaps. There are 18 kinds of RGB backlit modes, 8 monochrome backlit modes, and 1 full-colour mode, giving you a special typing experience when tying at night.
Included in the package is 1 RK68 Mechanical Keyboard, 1 Type-C Cable, 1 Keycap Puller, 1 Switch Puller, 1 User Manual and 4 Replace Switches.
I gave this to my son as he loves gaming and he said that it is easy to pair, and the lights mean you can still see the keys even when its dark. He added that he likes it how he can customize the keycaps to suit.
Overall, this keyboard helps to level up your gaming and typing experience, it is just a little pricey in my opinion.
I was attracted to this Royal Kludge keyboard primarily by the RGB backlighting, which perfectly matches the look of my gaming mouse, though is not quite as bright. I’m also a fan of mechanical keyboards, finding them much more accurate than flat ones. I’m not sure exactly why, but they enable me to type much quicker.
This keyboard is small but chunky, a good weight but not too heavy. It connects with a USB-C cable, which is supplied, but on the base of the keyboard is an on/off switch should you want to use it wirelessly via bluetooth instead. Also on the base are four long rubber feet to stop it sliding around. There’s no adjustable height though, as the keys themselves are stepped, so the keyboard has a natural angle to it.
The keys on my keyboard have brown switches, so are nice and responsive without being excessively clicky the way blue switches are. They are hot-swappable and a key puller is included for that purpose, together with four replacement switches. All the keys are concave except the space bar.
I’m not 100% impressed with the font used on the keys, it’s OK for most of them but the Q, O, P, D and B in particular are too stylised – the O key for example looks like two brackets ( ) – so I would have much preferred a solid font. That’s my main criticism. Other than that I think it looks great. The backlighting has several different settings but I like the breathing rainbow look of the default setting. Some of the other settings are somewhat distracting, but there are a few nice ones to choose from. The caps lock key will light up in solid pink when active, which is a different colour from the hot pink of the backlighting, so it’s always clear when it’s on. The speed and brightness of the backlighting is also adjustable.
The keyboard is compact, so there’s no number pad and the function key is to the left of the arrow keys, with the CTRL key in the bottom left, just where I like it. I am used to the DEL key being to the right of the backspace key though, so it took me a little while to get used to it being to the right of the ENTER key instead. I am generally satisfied with the layout though.
When used wirelessly, the keyboard lasts a long time on a single charge (longer when the backlighting is switched off) so I am very happy with the battery life, and it’s good to have the option to use it wired and not have to worry about how much charge is left. I personally prefer to use it wired in any case.
I’m not sure why this keyboard is quite as expensive as it is, but build quality is good and it’s properly responsive so I have no complaints about performance. The backlighting is rather cool and the keyboard takes up a lot less space on my desk than my previous keyboard. I’m very happy with it.
Nice mechanical keys, from a brand I had never heard of. The design is beautiful, and the lighting is very tasteful. It is a lovely space-saving Keyboard since my main workstation currently doesn’t have space for a full keyboard. I love that this compact keyboard has a ‘caps on’ light where it matters. Most 65% type Keyboards do not have ‘caps on’ light probably due to space. I like how this Keyboard and some expensive compact keyboards implement it. When caps are on, the caps key gets white light while all other keys remain in the assigned RGB colour.
MECHANICAL WIRED/WIRELESS 68 KEY KEYBOARD. RGB BACKLIT. EASY TO SWITCH BETWEEN 3 BLUETOOTH ENABLED DEVICES. PROGRAMMABLE KEYS. UK QWERTY STYLE LAYOUT.
his keyboard is heavy but is great to use wireless or wired. Changable rgb colours. Clicking sounds when using keys and good battery life when wireless. Small keyboard but good and easy to use. I do recommend and worth the purchase
Very good overall keyboard for gaming.
The keys have a nice feel to them, the base is solid, and it’s easy to connect.
It’s also got a long usage, as it comes with a 1450mAh Battery. Accroding to the company specs, it can be used for around13 hours continuously, and has around 360 hours standby time.
The only negative is that it is not as bright as some I’ve used, even on maximum adjustment, but that’s a minor quibble.
It’s also good for general non-gaming activities, by the way.
Like it, looks nice, good retro feeling good battery life. And thats my negatives like old stile so loud, big battery little bit heavy.
I got this for my partner while she works from home. She likes the ‘clicky’ sound of a mechanical keyboard so I got the blue keys. If we were working in the same room, I think they’d get pretty annoying so it’s probably not a keyboard she’ll take into the office with her!
The RGB features are nice and bright and I’d say they’re on par with my Razer keyboard.
She didn’t notice any lag when using the keyboard wirelessly which is always a concern.
Overall, we’re both really happy with it, time will tell how long it lasts!
This is a wireless / wired keyboard with mechanical switches. Keys are back lit, with that slightly odd font that tends to be used on cheaper gaming keyboards. Some spare key switches are supplied along with a key removal tool. The keyboard is slightly raised towards the rear, like the Razer 65% keyboard. On-board battery charging is by a supplied cable. The space bar should flash three times for charging state and five times for fully charged,
Like many pieces of kit with gaming in the name, at first look this is more expensive than it warrants. However, I realised that I was comparing it in my head with the Razer 65% keyboard that I have. Compared with the the Razer, this is not a bad compromise. The key clatter is a bit cheaper sounding but perfectly fine. To be honest, I turned off the RGB and used it on my lap for entering text in my Tablet. The Bluetooth pairing was easy, the text input was quick, and the UK keyboard characters were right; not always the case with some keyboards. Despite charging for hours, the indication on the space bar never showed fully charged; that was the only downside. I use my Tablet quite a bit and, I think that this keyboard will become a permanent accessory alongside it.
Plugs in and it work well. Does what it should do.
This keyboard comes well packed in a cardboard box.
The keyboard is well made and feels really robust. l really love the clickyness of the keys, I like to hear a key when I hit it, so maybe not for those that want a silent keypress. The keyboard is well sloped to help with typing and gaming.
It can be used by bluetooth wireless or can be hardwired with the supplied Standard USB to USB-C connector.
For gaming it seems to have a very quick response rate. I also love the RGB backlighting that it uses too. The backlighting brightness and speed can both be increased and decreased via the keys on the keyboard.
It comes with an easy to follow manual. Additionally it comes supplied with 4 spare keys and the device to help fit them.
I have found no issues with it so far. I cannot currently comment on the battery life, but will update the review overtime.
I hope you find my review useful. Thanks
This RK38 model wireless mechanical keyboard from Royal Kludge has a very good reputation online for being a very mod friendly mechanical keyboard – and that’s very evident from the moment it’s out of the box. It would make a very good base for you to make a fully custom “perfect” setup but works completely fine out of the box too.
It’s a 65% “compact” keyboard but is actually a very reasonable length, and very much suits gaming very well. It’s easy to adapt to the keyboard and you get a very satisfying response from each key. Ours is used in the living room to control a HTPC but it could easily be you main board.
It can be switched to “mac mode” using a function key combination but doesn’t come with the cmd and other mac keys – though these can be easily picked up and replaced (the keyboard’s almost begging to be modded!).
Connection is super simple via either usb-c or bluetooth. There’s no 2.4ghz wireless band option (ie. no included dongle or anything that’ll plug in for wireless connection) so you’ll need to make sure your computer has bluetooth or use the cable to connect wired. If you’re using bluetooth, you can switch between 3 devices using function keys.
The RGB lighting is particularly nice and worth highlighting.
All in all, a good length “compact” mechanical keyboard which is prime to customise and make your own.
I bought this keyboard in the UK layout in black, with brown switches.
After watching many YouTube videos on this board and how to get the most out of it, I decided to get right on with the job.
2 layers of closed cell foam 3mm in the base.
A dampener sheet between the pcb and top plate.
Holee mode for the noisy stabilisers. (This mod is really is worth doing, even if you think the the space bar sounds is OK, you will be amazed.)
And what a key board it has turned to be.
Fantastic size with just the right amount of keys for every day use. looks good , sounds good. It is good.
I have just received some Akko jelly black switches to put into it as I did not like the brown switched that came with the board.
This is a great little board. Switches and keycaps feel good. The RGB is good and very customisable, but not very bright even on maximum.
Stabilisers are ok, not too rattley.
A good base for modifying. I’ve added shine through carbon keycaps and have some gateron black inks on the way
The colours are so pretty in the daylight and the dark so I have put pictures to prove it, I haven’t even thought about changing the colour or speed but the booklet is very easy to follow so i am not worried if i decide to change anything, very easy to connect, both wireless and with the wire, nice smooth keys, satisfying click sounds, UK style layout, not too heavy or cumbersome, a delight and i’m just so happy i chose this.
I use it for work. No one has complained about the typing noise yet. All good.
Decided to switch to a mechanical keyboard for my home office, in order to customise it. This one is fantastic, highly recommend.
Feels very nice to use and the amount of RGB changes you can do on the fly are also pretty interesting.