Royal Kludge RK87

Royal Kludge · TKL · standard height

4.5481 ratings· Amazon

Royal Kludge RK87 mechanical keyboard
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The Royal Kludge RK87 is a budget tenkeyless tri-mode wireless keyboard with hot-swappable switches and RGB, aimed at gamers who want a full function row without a numpad.

Best for: budget, gaming.

Royal Kludge RK87 specs

Layout TKL
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 $60
Sound (stock) clacky
Released n/a

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Stock switches in the database

The Royal Kludge RK87 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 RK87

Royal Kludge RK84 75% · $70 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. Compare: Royal Kludge RK87 vs Royal Kludge RK84 · popular
MonsGeek M3 TKL · $129 The MonsGeek M3 is a wired CNC aluminum TKL barebone kit with a gasket mount, south-facing per-key RGB, and QMK/VIA firmware, sold without switches or keycaps for custom builds. Compare: Royal Kludge RK87 vs MonsGeek M3

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