RK ROYAL KLUDGE G68 vs Royal Kludge R65
The RK ROYAL KLUDGE G68 and the Royal Kludge R65 are close alternatives. The main differences: the RK ROYAL KLUDGE G68 is the cheaper of the two at $59.99 versus $60.
- Lower priceRK ROYAL KLUDGE G68$59.99 versus $60
- Easier to modRoyal Kludge R65hot-swap sockets and QMK/VIA
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Choose the RK ROYAL KLUDGE G68 if
- you mainly want it for office.
- you want to spend less ($59.99).
Choose the Royal Kludge R65 if
- you mainly want it for gaming.
- you want QMK/VIA remapping.
RK ROYAL KLUDGE G68 vs Royal Kludge R65, spec by spec
| RK ROYAL KLUDGE G68 | Royal Kludge R65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 65% | 65% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | n/a | double-shot PBT, MDA profile |
| Case | n/a | ABS plastic |
| Mount | Tray (standard plate-mounted PCB, 3-pin/5-pin hot-swap sockets) | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | n/a | Yes (stronger spec) |
| Battery | 3150 mAh | n/a |
| Typical price | $59.99 (stronger spec) | $60 |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | creamy, thocky |
| Released | n/a | 2024 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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 RK ROYAL KLUDGE G68; 6% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Royal Kludge R65.
28% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the RK ROYAL KLUDGE G68.
Where to buy the RK ROYAL KLUDGE G68
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Where to buy the Royal Kludge R65
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