Royal Kludge RK96

Royal Kludge · 96% · standard height

4.51,100 ratings· Amazon

Royal Kludge RK96 mechanical keyboard
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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.

Best for: budget, office.

Royal Kludge RK96 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 $90
Sound (stock) clacky
Released 2021

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Stock switches in the database

The Royal Kludge RK96 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 RK96

Royal Kludge RK100 96% · $70 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. Compare: Royal Kludge RK96 vs Royal Kludge RK100 · popular
Akko 3098B 96% · $100 The Akko 3098B is a 98-key 96% tri-mode wireless keyboard that keeps the numpad in a compact frame, with hot-swap sockets, RGB, and Akko's rotating cast of themed keycap designs. Compare: Royal Kludge RK96 vs Akko 3098B

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