RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 60% Mechanical Keyboard with Coiled Cable, 2.4Ghz/Bluetooth/Wired, Wireless Bluetooth Mini Keyboard 61 Keys, RGB Hot Swappable Brown Switch Gaming Keyboard with Software - White

It is worth the money and a really great typing experience. Takes a while to get used to the function keys.

Love this keyboard with the brown switch!!! It is very professional performance, compact and yet same key size and spacing, solid build, handle multiple operating systems at same time, and looks great. At first, got this keyboard because I wanted a mechanical keyboard to handle my Jetson Nano (Linux OS like Raspberry Pi) and keep around on desk with my Windows machine Logitech mechanical gaming keyboard (Logitech G810). I type a lot with the Windows machine for work and the software development job I do so I need a keyboard that is fast, feels good for typing, and fingers can easily maneuver with it from the first minute to the 12th hour or continuous use. I got this keyboard because it was small and had to be on my desk at the same time that I had my main use Logitech keyboard. After using this new keyboard I changed my mind about keeping two keyboards on my desk at the same time. This keyboard will be the only keyboard on my desk. This keyboard is much better in most features I described above and more than the Logitech mechanical keyboard; makes me sad because I really like the Logitech keyboard. The Logitech does have the up/down/left/right arrows separated and a very important feature you might think twice about before getting this keyboard. The manufacturer totally missed out on the keyboard increase and decrease volume. This could be a deciding point for many people because you dont want to hunt around for volume if you are doing something fast and continuous; I almost did not get this keyboard because of that and this manufacturer is probably missing a lot of more detailed experienced customers on this issue; THERE IS A FIX - read easy fix in following paragraph below. This keyboard switches between Windows and Linux (between computers) with ease where the Logitech and others have difficulty because of software they download and place in Windows with no other support. For this keyboard I did not download any software and it maintains all the color settings; function key settings are done from the operating systems so that does not matter for me. The colors chosen and area of display is also much better and a professional feel than the Logitech and the color pallet and lighting balance make me feel good; I used to do a little of lighting design and this feels more professional than some cheap lit keyboard that feels like it was won at some kids arcade. Programming the function keys on Linux is easy. On Windows you can download AutoHotKey and create a very short three line script for volume up down and mute; plenty of examples you could copy/paste and modify. Remember to place finished script in startUp directory to work with computer restart. The free non-commercial app (have not noticed any spy or adware software with it) will also allow any other modification of key press with mouse interaction; for example open some app on key-press or hold windows key with mouse buttons to control volume... or anything you probably any functionality running through your mind. I am very picky about keyboards, I dont like a car with just an OK suspension that fails in bad weather or keeps you from driving fast and easy. I like a more accurate, precise, and fast acting suspension on a car that makes driving fast like driving half the speed with out getting stressed out for a very long distance. This keyboard is that.

I like this keyboard, it connects seamlessly to any device. There arent any problems with the keys or inputs. The red switches are silent enough to where they can be used without worry in any scenario. The only complaint I have with it is that the arrow keys are put on the bottom left with the up arrow on the same key as the /? key making it weird when you want to press those keys.

This was my first mechanical keyboard and I like many things about it. The main issue I have is there is no software on the official site to download for the RK61 RGB. So cannot customize the lighting. I do like the fact there are several lighting features and options built into the keyboard, so can get creative with the RGB lighting effects. The keyboard is very bright, has a nice thocky sound, and the keys feel nice. The coiled cable is a nice touch, and the very small size is nice vs. the giant keyboard I replaced. Overall, I like using it, just very let down I cannot customize the lighting effects.

I was initially drawn to the aesthetic of the keyboard, and it definitely does not disappoint. It is a fantastic looking keyboard. Unfortunately, 60% keyboards are generally form over function, sacrificing usability for a smaller (albeit nicer looking) footprint. Also nice that it comes with a coiled cable too, which adds even more the aesthetic. Now onto the bad parts: I would recommend 60% keyboard to most people. Again, I recognize that this isnt the companys fault, but there are a lot of small differences between using a 60% keyboard and a more traditionally sized one. First of all, the F keys are all compressed into the the number row (you can look at the picture product for reference). Each key in the top row has four different functionality and it is not at all intuitive how you switch between using the top row as function and as numbers (you hit Fn + Left Shift). If you do anything or play any games that require both the F keys and numbers (aka League), this keyboard will likely not cut it. Also to hit tilde (~), you have to hit Fn + Shift + Esc. Basically, if you want to use this keyboard, you will have to relearn a lot of muscle memory, which takes a bit of getting used to (not impossible though). And getting used to the keyboard wouldnt be that bad if the software on the keyboard was more intuitive. One last but nitpicky point: the space bar is significantly louder and makes a more distinct sound than other keys. I havent had mine for even a week and I am returning it. I think it is a great product, but I myself should have understood what it takes to use a 60% keyboard more. I will return this for a 70% one.

I purchased this keyboard because I wanted something similar size as my Akko 3068 and that was also wireless. In the photos youll notice pictures of what looks to be a white USB dongle and mention throughout the listing that it supports 2.4Ghz and Bluetooth however after receiving the keyboard, reading through the manual and looking for a missing dongle I realized there is no dongle. What they mean by 2.4 Ghz is simply that it supports bluetooth (which is 2.4Ghz) the picture of the dongle I guess is just to show what a bluetooth dongle looks like I suppose? I do not want to use Bluetooth for my keyboard and in some cases cant (e.g. BIOS settings) so I am now stuck with a wired keyboard, which isnt what I was after. Based on this confusing description Im docking 2 stars, perhaps I should have remembered what frequency bluetooth is and ignored the random photos of said dongle, still feels misleading. Reviewing this a wired keyboard... Build quality is good, feels more solid than my AKKO 3068 (probably due to the battery) its also quieter - in a good way. The in-keyboard settings to control the RGB shenanigans worked well and was able to set it to a white solid color, no complaints there and actually better experience than I would have hoped. I dont really care for the lights at all and will probably disable them. I might try messing with bluetooth but really not what I was after in the first place.

My 10 yr old is obsessed with key boards. He does his re search and even has some great expensive high quality key boards I have purchased for him. This is by far his favorite. He has changed the keys on it but for preference in color and sound. He loves this keyboard better than his 300 dollar one.

Updated (October 2022) - the seller reached out to to offer a warranty replacement / refund, so I’ve updated my overall rating to reflect my experience with the keyboard prior to when the ‘A’ key stopped working. I also pulled the keyboard apart to see if I could identify the issue causing the ‘A’ key to not work. There appears to be a broken solder joint on the component that contacts the switch. - - - - - - - - - - Original Review - - - - - - - - - - - As much as Id like to recommend this keyboard due to the combination of price & features, Id strongly consider another make & model instead. I purchased this keyboard in January 2022 and used it daily for both work & personal use until the A key spontaneously stopped working in September 2022. Swapping in a known good switch did not resolve the problem and the switch that was installed in the A key position works fine in other positions. Based on this, Id guess a component came unsoldered from the PCB or something similar. I contacted the product support link that Amazon has attached to my order, but they informed me they are a RK reseller, not the manufacturer. And evidently they werent the seller for my Amazon order, so they cant provide support... Absent of the spontaneous failure, Id probably rate this as a 4-star keyboard. Since it broke in such a short amount of time, and I cant get product support, I cant rate it anything higher than 1-star. Unfortunately it looks like this one is just going to end up in the electronics recycling pile. PROS - Supports BT, 2.4GHz wireless (with USB-A dongle) or USB-C wired connection - Supports multiple BT devices (easily switch between them with a key combo) - Supports Windows & Mac - Battery powered allows for fully wireless use - Compact size makes it easy to transport - Red switches have a nice feel & sound - LED lighting & effects are a nice-to-have feature CONS - The keyboard is pretty tall and can be uncomfortable without a wrist rest - Battery life isnt great, especially when LED effects are used - Difficult to find working firmware updates / software from Royal Kludge - The key combos for changing functionality arent fully documented in the manual (or on-line) - Manufacturer website / product support is difficult (impossible?) to find - Product durability is sub-par (my A key quit working after ~9 months)

The keyboard is very nice and Ive had it for about 2-3 months now. Ive been able to switch between my laptop and my ipad when Im typing notes for class easily and it doesnt take a lot of desk space as I currently have a small desk so that was a big plus. However, when I play video games with my friends, Ive noticed the keys occasionally get stuck. For example, when I go on minecraft, I will press on the A key to go to the left and then i remove my finger but Im still moving to the left. It will only stop, once I press on the key again. I also have tried to download the software for this keyboard to see if there was a way to fix things through it and upon opening the program, I am given a screen that says no gaming device found and then the program closes. I try again assuming I downloaded the wrong one, but to no avail, it still will not work. I do recall reading reviews warning me that the keyboard isnt great or some other con and that I shouldnt buy it, but I ignored them and now here I am writing my review. If anything, this keyboard is great for typing up notes, but when it comes to gaming, I dont recommend too much unless you dont have the keys getting stuck problem, but even then, it might be a risk if you buy it and end up getting that problem later. Im now looking into other keyboards and will probably just sell this keyboard to a college student in my city who may be more interested in using it only for typing and not gaming as well.

Great keyboard. This replaced the one that I got when I got my first PC. If you lack strong fingers this keyboard will be a workout even for a lot of PC gamers. After using this keyboard exclusively for a few months I will say that holding down on some keys becomes a pain. (Looking at you, W and Shift keys)