Royal Kludge RK100

Royal Kludge · 96% · standard height

4.2565 ratings· Amazon

96% layout · silhouette, not a product photo

The Royal Kludge RK100 is a 100-key 96%-style budget wireless keyboard offering nearly full-size functionality with hot-swap sockets and tri-mode connectivity for around $70.

Best for: budget, office.

Royal Kludge RK100 specs

Layout 96%
Height Standard
Connectivity Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Hot-swap Yes
Stock switches RK Red, RK Brown, RK Blue
Keycaps n/a
Case ABS plastic
Mount Tray
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA No
Battery n/a
Typical price $70
Sound (stock) clacky
Released n/a

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Stock switches in the database

The Royal Kludge RK100 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 RK100

Royal Kludge RK96 96% · $90 The Royal Kludge RK96 is a budget 96% tri-mode wireless keyboard that squeezes a numpad into a compact footprint, with hot-swap sockets and a magnetic wrist rest included. Compare: Royal Kludge RK100 vs Royal Kludge RK96 · popular
Akko 5108B Plus full · $100 The Akko 5108B Plus is a full-size 108-key tri-mode wireless keyboard with 5-pin hot-swap sockets, programmable RGB, and heavily themed editions (Sanrio, Sailor Moon, Demon Slayer) built on the same platform. Compare: Royal Kludge RK100 vs Akko 5108B Plus

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