Aula F99 vs Royal Kludge RK100
The Aula F99 and the Royal Kludge RK100 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Royal Kludge RK100 is the cheaper of the two at $70 versus $80; stock, the Aula F99 sounds thocky, dampened and the Royal Kludge RK100 clacky.
- Lower priceRoyal Kludge RK100$70 versus $80
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Choose the Aula F99 if
- you mainly want it for typing.
Choose the Royal Kludge RK100 if
- you want to spend less ($70).
Aula F99 vs Royal Kludge RK100, spec by spec
| Aula F99 | Royal Kludge RK100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 96% | 96% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT double-shot | n/a |
| Case | ABS plastic | ABS plastic |
| Mount | Gasket | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | n/a |
| Typical price | $80 | $70 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | thocky, dampened | clacky |
| Released | 2023 | n/a |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ; a check marks the objectively stronger spec (price, battery, modability). Feel and preference rows never get a check. Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.
Where they sit among all 509 boards we track
18% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Aula F99; 13% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Royal Kludge RK100.
95% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Aula F99.
Where to buy the Aula F99
Where to buy the Royal Kludge RK100
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