RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Wireless 60% Triple Mode BT5.0/2.4G/USB-C Mechanical Keyboard, 61 Keys Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard, Compact Gaming Keyboard with Software (Hot Swappable Red Switch, White)
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Alex
> 24 hourHad mine for about 2 years now and it works perfectly as if I got it yesterday. Clean it often and it’s a great $50 spent.
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Joseph Hoffman
> 24 hourI coudnt get this keyboard to connect with my desktop but I believe my desktop doenst have bluetooth capability. Although its only one background color, there are many modes that are easily changed by the flick of a key. Pretty cool. The blue switches are amazing. They are clicking away as I write. Amazing. Two things I dont like: Im used to having the Enter button in the bottom right corner which you lose with this keyboard, but Ill get used to it I suppose. The other thing I dont care for is the functionality b/c I dont use if for gaming; more so for typing there are some functions you miss from a regular keyboard, but naturally youll give up something to conserve the space. This little keyboard is build well with ergonomics in mind. Although it lays flat on the desk, the keys arch up nice at the top level.
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Cassie
> 24 hourHey, keyboard nerd here. Ive been around the hobby for a while but I got one of these to use as a beater/travel board. This version of the board seems to be a newer version that was introduced this year (or maybe in 2021). Most reviews you can find online of the older one, but the main differences are switch compatibility and the 2.4ghz receiver. The current version that I have is fully hot swap compatible. I dont think it was made clear enough, and I think the fact that this amazon page includes the reviews for the old version is confusing. The old version is only compatible with Outemu style switches with the smaller stems. This version, to my surprise, worked fine with Gateron reds and other standard switches. I looked through the listing again and there was an indication in one of the *pictures* of all things that the keyboard switches are almost fully hot swappable. All of the online reviews for this keyboard are for the older version and indicated that it only supports Outemu style switches, which is no longer the case. Switch and keycap quality are okay. Theyre definitely fine for the price but the switches do have a bit of wobble to them. The texture on the keycaps is fine. They probably wont last forever but they seem like theyll survive at least a few years. The 2.4ghz performance is pretty good, which is to say its pretty standard for a 2.4ghz wireless receiver at this price point. The latency is noticeably better than bluetooth. That said, wired performance is noticeably better than 2.4ghz to me. I still think the 2.4ghz receiver is plenty good for casual games and way better than bluetooth, but if you want to be a sweaty fps gamer, Id stick to playing wired. I obviously didnt buy this keyboard for gaming, but for reference I tested it on cod mw2 (2022) running on performance mode at 240hz, with my usual keyboard being a rog falchion. Compared to that keyboard, the rk61s 2.4ghz mode had a pretty noticeable delay for me, but the wired mode was plenty good enough for fast-paced sweaty gaming. Also, the manual could use some improvements. Below Im adding a rundown of how the keyboard is mapped out, since I had to look some of it up and trial-and-error the rest. - fn + left control: toggles between 3 fnlock modes. 1)[fnlock for the function row (f1-f12) + fnlock for the nav cluster (prtscr, home, end, etc)] 2)[fnlock for only the function row] 3)[no fnlock at all] - to access the multimedia keys (volume up, play, stop, open browser, etc), you need to have the number row set to the function row (f1-f12) from the step above, then hold down fn and press one of the f1-f12 keys. that should activate the keys multimedia functions. - fn + enter: toggles fnlock for arrow key cluster in the bottom right corner. press it again to disable it - fn + a, fn + s: switches to windows or mac mode respectively. this just switches the function of the alt/opt and windows/cmd keys to their usual layouts on windows/mac - fn + windows key: locks the windows key and prevents it from being clicked, for gaming. press again to remove the lock - fn + esc: use the tilde key. hold shift during this to type a backtick Okay, I think that should be it. Everything else is reasonably explained in the manual or on the key legends themselves. Overall. I like this keyboard. Its good value for the money. Its fully hotswap now so you can upgrade to whatever switches you want later. Keycaps feel fine to me for the price. The 2.4ghz receiver works fine for the price and latency is fine. Bluetooth and wired modes work fine. Really my biggest gripe is that the manual doesnt properly explain how the keyboard is laid out well, which is pretty essential on any board smaller than 65%, which is why I docked a star. Still recommend the board, but I really hope the manual and documentation can get an improvement in the future.
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Christine M.
> 24 hourIf you like the keys raised, this is your keyboard…I have long nails & had hard time with the flat keyboard. I love this works great with my nails!!!!! LOL….
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Austin Saunders
> 24 hourKeyboard is very nice. Got it as an inexpensive upgradable keyboard. I cant tell the sound of the keys as well as a keyboard hobbyist but to the untrained ear I think it makes a decently nice noise. LED backlighting is nice and smooth. Overall id recommend.
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Visalakshi Sankaran
> 24 hourThis keyboard isnt the best there is. It isnt the greatest thing you will touch. However it is one of the best keyboards in this price range. I dont like playing video games, and am not a fan of rgb, so I turned down the brightness of the lights on the keyboard and it works great. I like the feel of the red switches, but it is a little louder than I expected. The function commands are a little confusing and understanding the User Manual is a chore, but once you get past it, the experience of using the keyboard is phenomenal. The Bluetooth feature is extremely useful especially for people who dont like clutter. I personally didnt find any problems with Bluetooth connection
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Son-Jona
> 24 hourIts actually amazing plus the own keyboard tells you when its about to shut off bc of the battery, overall 10/10 for the price
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Todd Sweeney
> 24 hourI like it but sometimes the keyboard could be delayed or die very quickly but everything else its really great
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Michael
> 24 hourGeneral: This keyboard, for its price point, is a great deal. It does feel a little bit on the cheaper side, but I think that should be expected. Sound: It is a somewhat loud keyboard, but certainly not the loudest I have had for this price. Performance/Usage: This IS compatible with Linux systems, which I was happy to find out (since thats my main OS). Battery life is surprisingly long, definitely at least as long as the manufacturer states if not lasting even longer. The size is certainly something that needs adjustment for, it took me a couple of hours to be able to type efficiently but it took me a couple of days to figure out and memorize the odd key pairings that are somewhat necessary for reduced sized keyboards, such as holding the function key + shift + up arrow key to get a ? or the function key + the up arrow key to get a /, and other combinations for accessing common characters. I dont use the ? often since I code and it isnt a frequent use, but still it is there. The Bluetooth works perfectly, as well. I havent had any connection issues at all. Response time is pretty much indistinguishable between Bluetooth and wireless modes. The keyboard also has a TON of lighting options, which you dont always find for this price either. Overall: I definitely recommend this keyboard for anyone on a budget who wants a small wireless mechanical keyboard with great battery life. While it is small, it certainly is a respectable keyboard.
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Eli Blumkin
> 24 hourThis keyboard is a 61 key desgin with blue mechanical keys, yellow lighting, and wireless functionality. In this review, I will be talking about the build/design, the blue mechanical switches, and the lighting. Build The build is very compact, which i personally do like. It helps if you need to travel and you want to bring a good keyboard for work or gaming. Unless you definitely need a number pad, having a smaller design should not make a big difference to you. Sadly, the keyboard is made fully out of glossy plastic. There is one input for charging/wired use, and a on and off switch for the Bluetooth functionality. Mechanical Swtiches These switches are knock off cherry blue switches. being a knock off doesnt mean they are bad. In fact, these switches have a very satisfying click and help create a better typing experience. In particular, the space bar makes a distinctly different noise than all of the keys, which gets surprising annoying while typing. For all those people that do not know mechanical switches, Ill leave a quick explanation of most switches below. These switches are very nice for typing and long hours of usage, but I highly recommend getting a different switch for gaming such as red or brown Lighting Now, we all know the craze for rgb keyboards, but there is only so much we can ask for in a $40 wireless mechanical keyboard. There is yellow lighting with adjustable brightness. Sadly there are no effects with these lights and yellow is the only color for the black version. The lights do look very good during all times of the day, and shut off when you have not used the keyboard for a certain amount of time. Overall, this keyboard is a very nice compact design, which some extra bells and whistles we all want to have. I highly recommend buying this item for everyday use and travel use.This product was sent to me for no charge in exchange for my honest review.