IQUNIX Magi96 vs Royal Kludge M100
The IQUNIX Magi96 and the Royal Kludge M100 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Royal Kludge M100 is the cheaper of the two at $85 versus $159.
- Lower priceRoyal Kludge M100$85 versus $159
- Easier to modIQUNIX Magi96hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
Choose the IQUNIX Magi96 if
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
Choose the Royal Kludge M100 if
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you want to spend less ($85).
IQUNIX Magi96 vs Royal Kludge M100, spec by spec
| IQUNIX Magi96 | Royal Kludge M100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 96% | 96% |
| Height | Low profile | Low profile |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | high-purity PBT, anti-oil coating | low-profile PBT |
| Case | aluminum | plastic with aluminum top plate |
| Mount | Gasket (Le-Tray mount, 4 PCB support arms with silicone rings) | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | Yes (stronger spec) | No |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $159 | $85 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | soft, cushioned low-profile | n/a |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
64% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the IQUNIX Magi96; 21% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Royal Kludge M100.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the IQUNIX Magi96; 34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Royal Kludge M100.
Where to buy the IQUNIX Magi96
Where to buy the Royal Kludge M100
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