Royal Kludge R75

Royal Kludge · 75% · standard height

Royal Kludge R75 mechanical keyboard
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The Royal Kludge R75 is a budget tri-mode 75% gasket board with a knob and RGB, one of RK's most widely sold layouts for first-time mechanical keyboard buyers.

Best for: budget, beginners, office.

Royal Kludge R75 specs

Layout 75%
Height Standard
Connectivity Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Hot-swap Yes
Stock switches RK Red, RK Brown, RK Blue
Keycaps doubleshot PBT
Case plastic
Mount Gasket
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA No
Battery 4000 mAh
Typical price $70
Sound (stock) soft gasket stock
Released 2023

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Stock switches in the database

The Royal Kludge R75 is offered with these switches. Open a switch page for force, travel, materials, and similar alternatives.

RK Red linear · 40g actuation The RK Red is Royal Kludge's stock linear rated at 40g operating force and 4 mm travel, shipping in boards like the RK61, RK68, and RK84. RK Brown tactile · 55g actuation The RK Brown is Royal Kludge's stock tactile rated at 55g with a bump at the 2 mm actuation point, shipping in boards like the RK61, RK68, RK84, and RK87. RK Blue clicky · 60g actuation The RK Blue is Royal Kludge's stock clicky rated at 60g with a 2.3 mm actuation point and 4 mm travel, shipping in boards like the RK61, RK68, and RK84.

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Alternatives to the Royal Kludge R75

Aula F75 75% · $62 The Aula F75 is the viral budget 75% tri-mode gasket keyboard with hot-swap LEOBOG switches, five-layer dampening, a knob, and a 4000mAh battery for around $60. Compare: Royal Kludge R75 vs Aula F75 · popular
Royal Kludge M75 75% · $70 The Royal Kludge M75 is a gasket-mounted 81-key 75% wireless keyboard with an OLED status display, rotary knob, 3750mAh battery, and south-facing RGB at a budget price. Compare: Royal Kludge R75 vs Royal Kludge M75 · popular
Royal Kludge S75 75% · $42 The Royal Kludge S75 is a gasket-mounted 75% tri-mode keyboard with a 0.66-inch LED info display, crown-style metal knob, and lubed Cloudy or Blue Lotus switches, launched primarily for the Chinese market at 299 yuan (about $42). Compare: Royal Kludge R75 vs Royal Kludge S75

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