Royal Kludge F68 vs Royal Kludge RK68
The Royal Kludge F68 and the Royal Kludge RK68 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Royal Kludge RK68 is the cheaper of the two at $50 versus $54; the Royal Kludge RK68 is hot-swap while the Royal Kludge F68 is soldered; stock, the Royal Kludge F68 sounds quiet, shallow and the Royal Kludge RK68 clacky.
- Lower priceRoyal Kludge RK68$50 versus $54
- Easier to modRoyal Kludge RK68hot-swap sockets
4.7132 ratings· Royal Kludge
Choose the Royal Kludge F68 if
- you mainly want it for travel.
- you prefer a low-profile board.
Choose the Royal Kludge RK68 if
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you mainly want it for beginners.
- you want to spend less ($50).
- you want to swap switches without soldering.
Royal Kludge F68 vs Royal Kludge RK68, spec by spec
| Royal Kludge F68 | Royal Kludge RK68 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 65% | 65% |
| Height | Low profile | Standard |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired |
| Hot-swap | No | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Keycaps | n/a | n/a |
| Case | aluminum | ABS plastic |
| Mount | n/a | Tray |
| Backlight | White / none | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 600 mAh | n/a |
| Typical price | $54 | $50 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | quiet, shallow | clacky |
| Released | n/a | 2021 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
5% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Royal Kludge F68; 4% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Royal Kludge RK68.
0% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Royal Kludge F68.
Where to buy the Royal Kludge F68
Where to buy the Royal Kludge RK68
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