Keychron K4 (V2) vs Royal Kludge RK100
The Keychron K4 (V2) and the Royal Kludge RK100 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Keychron K4 (V2) is the cheaper of the two at $60 versus $70; stock, the Keychron K4 (V2) sounds clacky stock and the Royal Kludge RK100 clacky.
- Lower priceKeychron K4 (V2)$60 versus $70
- More ways to connectRoyal Kludge RK1003 connection modes versus 2
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Choose the Keychron K4 (V2) if
- you mainly want it for beginners.
- you want to spend less ($60).
Choose the Royal Kludge RK100 if
- its overall balance fits you: 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.
Keychron K4 (V2) vs Royal Kludge RK100, spec by spec
| Keychron K4 (V2) | Royal Kludge RK100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 96% | 96% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wired | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired (stronger spec) |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | ABS shine-through, OEM profile | n/a |
| Case | ABS plastic, optional aluminum frame | ABS plastic |
| Mount | Tray | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | n/a |
| Typical price | $60 (stronger spec) | $70 |
| Sound (stock) | clacky stock | clacky |
| Released | 2020 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
6% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Keychron K4 (V2); 13% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Royal Kludge RK100.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Keychron K4 (V2).
Where to buy the Keychron K4 (V2)
Where to buy the Royal Kludge RK100
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