Royal Kludge L75 vs RK ROYAL KLUDGE M87
The Royal Kludge L75 and the RK ROYAL KLUDGE M87 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Royal Kludge L75 is the cheaper of the two at $95 versus $99.99.
- Lower priceRoyal Kludge L75$95 versus $99.99
- Bigger batteryRK ROYAL KLUDGE M877500 mAh versus 4000 mAh
Choose the Royal Kludge L75 if
- you mainly want it for programming.
- you want to spend less ($95).
Choose the RK ROYAL KLUDGE M87 if
- its overall balance fits you: a 75% wireless gasket-mounted mechanical keyboard with an lcd smart display, dual knobs, a 7500mah battery, and factory pre-lubed hot-swappable cream switches over bluetooth, 2.4ghz, or usb-c.
Royal Kludge L75 vs RK ROYAL KLUDGE M87, spec by spec
| Royal Kludge L75 | RK ROYAL KLUDGE M87 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 75% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT | n/a |
| Case | aluminum | n/a |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket (five-layer sound-dampening gasket mount) |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | n/a |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh (stronger spec) |
| Typical price | $95 (stronger spec) | $99.99 |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | n/a |
| Released | 2023 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
29% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Royal Kludge L75; 34% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the RK ROYAL KLUDGE M87.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Royal Kludge L75; 95% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the RK ROYAL KLUDGE M87.
Where to buy the Royal Kludge L75
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Where to buy the RK ROYAL KLUDGE M87
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