Royal Kludge L75 vs Royal Kludge RK84
The Royal Kludge L75 and the Royal Kludge RK84 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Royal Kludge RK84 is the cheaper of the two at $70 versus $95.
- Lower priceRoyal Kludge RK84$70 versus $95
- Bigger batteryRoyal Kludge L754000 mAh versus 3750 mAh
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Choose the Royal Kludge L75 if
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you mainly want it for programming.
Choose the Royal Kludge RK84 if
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you want to spend less ($70).
Royal Kludge L75 vs Royal Kludge RK84, spec by spec
| Royal Kludge L75 | Royal Kludge RK84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 75% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | PBT | n/a |
| Case | aluminum | ABS plastic |
| Mount | Gasket | Tray |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 4000 mAh (stronger spec) | 3750 mAh |
| Typical price | $95 | $70 (stronger spec) |
| Sound (stock) | n/a | hollow clack |
| Released | 2023 | 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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
29% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Royal Kludge L75; 13% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Royal Kludge RK84.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Royal Kludge L75; 31% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Royal Kludge RK84.
Where to buy the Royal Kludge L75
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Where to buy the Royal Kludge RK84
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