Royal Kludge vs Aula
Royal Kludge and Aula are cross-shopped constantly. The short version: Royal Kludge is the more affordable of the two (median $70 versus $75); Royal Kludge has the wider lineup here (17 boards tracked versus 8).
Royal Kludge
17 boards, $40–$105 (median $70)
- 100% wireless
- 94% hot-swap
- 6% QMK/VIA
- 12% low-profile
Most often built for budget, typing, office.
Entry: Royal Kludge RK61 ($40) · Flagship: Royal Kludge S98 ($105)
Lean Royal Kludge if
- you want the lower entry price (from $40).
- your main use is office.
Lean Aula if
- your main use is gaming.
Royal Kludge vs Aula, brand by brand
| Royal Kludge | Aula | |
|---|---|---|
| Boards tracked | 17 | 8 |
| Price range | $40–$105 | $56–$80 |
| Median price | $70 | $75 |
| Layouts offered | 5 | 5 |
| Wireless | 100% | 88% |
| Hot-swap | 94% | 100% |
| QMK / VIA | 6% | 0% |
| Low-profile | 12% | 0% |
Percentages are the share of each brand's tracked boards with that feature. A check marks the brand that leads on countable axes (price, breadth, feature coverage); it is not a verdict on which brand is better for you.
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