Royal Kludge RK84

Royal Kludge · 75% · standard height

4.51,600 ratings· Amazon

Royal Kludge RK84 mechanical keyboard
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The Royal Kludge RK84 is a budget 75% tri-mode wireless keyboard with hot-swap sockets, a 3750mAh battery, and pass-through USB ports on the case.

Best for: budget, office.

Royal Kludge RK84 specs

Layout 75%
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 3750 mAh
Typical price $70
Sound (stock) hollow clack
Released 2021

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Stock switches in the database

The Royal Kludge RK84 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 RK84

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 RK84 vs Royal Kludge M75
Akko 5075B Plus 75% · $90 The Akko 5075B Plus is a gasket-mounted 75% tri-mode keyboard with a volume knob, PC plate, IXPE switch pads, and 5-pin hot-swap sockets, delivering a creamy stock sound under $100. Compare: Royal Kludge RK84 vs Akko 5075B Plus

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