Royal Kludge R75 vs Royal Kludge S98
The Royal Kludge R75 and the Royal Kludge S98 are close alternatives. The main differences: the Royal Kludge R75 is the cheaper of the two at $70 versus $105; the Royal Kludge R75 is a 75% layout and the Royal Kludge S98 is a 96%.
- Lower priceRoyal Kludge R75$70 versus $105
Choose the Royal Kludge R75 if
- you mainly want it for budget.
- you mainly want it for beginners.
- you mainly want it for office.
- you want to spend less ($70).
Choose the Royal Kludge S98 if
- you mainly want it for typing.
- you mainly want it for enthusiast.
- you mainly want it for programming.
Royal Kludge R75 vs Royal Kludge S98, spec by spec
| Royal Kludge R75 | Royal Kludge S98 | |
|---|---|---|
| Layout | 75% | 96% |
| Height | Standard | Standard |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired | Wired, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Keycaps | doubleshot PBT | PBT dye-sub |
| Case | plastic | aluminum |
| Mount | Gasket | Gasket |
| Backlight | RGB | RGB |
| QMK / VIA | No | No |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Typical price | $70 (stronger spec) | $105 |
| Sound (stock) | soft gasket stock | n/a |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
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 Fields marked n/a are unpublished by the maker; we list only verifiable numbers.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
13% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Royal Kludge R75; 39% of the 509 boards tracked here cost less than the Royal Kludge S98.
34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Royal Kludge R75; 34% of the 172 wireless boards tracked here carry a smaller battery than the Royal Kludge S98.
Where to buy the Royal Kludge R75
Where to buy the Royal Kludge S98
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