Royal Kludge RK98

Royal Kludge · 96% · standard height

96% layout · silhouette, not a product photo

A 98-key wireless mechanical keyboard with tri-mode connectivity, gasket mount build, and hot-swap sockets, offering a compact 96% (1800-style) layout with a full numpad in a smaller footprint than full-size boards.

Best for: typing, enthusiast, budget, gaming.

Royal Kludge RK98 specs

Layout 96%
Height Standard
Connectivity Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz
Hot-swap Yes
Stock switches RK Brown, RK Red
Keycaps PBT dye-sub
Case plastic
Mount Gasket
Backlight RGB
QMK / VIA No
Battery 4000 mAh
Typical price $75
Sound (stock) n/a
Released 2023

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Unverified: specs compiled from manufacturer listings

Stock switches in the database

The Royal Kludge RK98 is offered with these switches. Open a switch page for force, travel, materials, and similar alternatives.

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 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.

Where to buy

No verified retailer link right now (the Royal Kludge RK98 typically sells for around $75). Check Royal Kludge directly or your usual mechanical-keyboard retailers.

Alternatives to the Royal Kludge RK98

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 RK98 vs Royal Kludge RK96
Royal Kludge S98 96% · $105 A 98-key aluminum wireless mechanical keyboard with gasket mount, sound-dampening foam, hot-swap sockets, and tri-mode connectivity, sitting alongside the R-series as a nearly full-layout enthusiast option. Compare: Royal Kludge RK98 vs Royal Kludge S98
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.

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