ROYALAXE X ProtoArc 60% Wireless Mechanical Keyboard, Hot-swappable Wired/Bluetooth 5.0/2.4G Wireless Keyboard with RGB Backlit for Windows & Mac, PBT Keycaps, Gateron G Yellow Pro Switch, Lava Brown
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Dalis
Greater than one weekIt went perfectly with my theme and it’s a great addition to the desk
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Mike P.
> 3 dayThis ROYALAXE X ProtoArc R68 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard, Hot-swappable Wired/Bluetooth 5.0 is a fantastic wireless keyboard that would make any mechanical keyboard enthusiast happy. My first impressions of this keyboard were from unboxing it and hooking it up to use for the first time, theres 3 options for connecting this keyboard, either wireless through Bluetooth, wireless with the included dongle, or wired which is self-explanatory. This keyboard has a great heft to it that allows it to sit in place as you bang out keys on the linear Gateron Yellow switches. Throughout this keyboard I kept finding things that impressed me, like how smooth the switches were, or how high of quality the keycaps were. Ive built my own mechanical keyboards before, and Ive bought premade keyboards from basically every big name or little name player on the market, and this keyboard just kept reaffirming decisions I wouldve made had I made this keyboard myself. Almost every bit of this keyboard is well thought out and remarkably high quality, from the hot swappable switches, to the silky-smooth feel of the lubed switches, all the way down to the well done lighting and other visual goodies. Ive never heard of this company before this keyboard, but Im certainly taking notice now that I have. This is one of the best prebuilt mechanical keyboards Ive tested or owned, and in fact its the keyboard Im using to write this review on. Another aspect that I havent touched on yet but is probably important to mention is the smaller footprint of this keyboard since its only got 68 keys instead of the much larger full-size keyboards that have every key and numpad. I feel like 68 keys is a great middle ground between the much larger keyboards and the very minimalist keyboards that Ive tried but just have never liked having to set up so many commonly used keys to macros or other workarounds. This keyboard has everything I tend to use frequently, and the smaller size allowed me some extra room on my desk which is quite nice. Overall, this is an exceptional keyboard that does pretty much everything right and has surprised me daily with how good it has been to use and just how fun it is to type on it, especially as someone who wasnt a fan of linear switches prior to using this keyboard. This is a top-notch keyboard that I would highly recommend to enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts alike. 5/5 stars.
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Bri
> 3 daySo cute and work very well. I just love all the colors on it and it is like a strobe rainbow effect. One thing about it is that it’s a little smaller then I thought it would be.
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Bobby
Greater than one weekIve used many keyboards and I have to say this is one of my favorites! A keyboard with Bluetooth, 2.4 ghz connection, USB adapter and a wired connection. Ive tested the keyboard over a wired connection, Bluetooth, 2.4 ghz connection and with the adapter that came with the device. One issue I notice with many keyboards are issues with the Bluetooth connection. Normally I would notice slight disconnections with other Bluetooth keyboards Ive used in the past, but while playing games like World of Warcraft and others, I didnt notice any disconnections or delays at all. I also want to mention the build quality of this keyboard. It is sturdy. The RGB look good with many RGB options to choose from. Finding the website to download the RoyalAxe driver was the only issue Ive had with the keyboard. I tried multiple color combinations, my favorites are Light Shadow and Flowers Blooming. The keyboard comes with tools to remove the key caps and also comes with three replacement switches that can be swapped out if needed. I will continue to use this product for years to come because of the ease of use and functionality.
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Rebecca
> 3 dayThis keyboard is exactly as pictured, and the quality is amazing. I love this keyboard so much that I may get another one. It has a heavy weight to it, all the materials are high quality, the keyboard sounds amazing and it is easy to switch between devices when using. The keycaps are switchable so you can customize the keyboard. I highly recommend this product.
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mypenname
> 3 dayWith any compact keyboard, there are some things one has to get used to. These arent negatives per se, but worth noting. Ill get those out of the way first. 1. Due to the switches in the upper right corner, the backspace key is a single key width. Takes some real getting used to! 2. If youre accustomed to laptop-style compact keyboards with the arrow keys being designed to fit in a single row, you may find yourself inadvertently hitting the up arrow on occasion, as it takes up room where youd ordinarily expect more shift key. 3. Similarly, as there is an additional column immediately to the right of the normal set of keys. If your muscle memory is trained to go all the way to the right to hit return/enter, you may miss it. THANKFULLY, they thoughtfully put a function key there, which does nothing on its own. Now, onto the meat and potatoes of the review. I picked this keyboard up as I have been using a 60% keyboard as my daily driver for a while now, and it has a compromise that drives me crazy. The /? key pulls double duty as the up arrow key. As someone who codes, having to use a function key to swap between these two uses results in a lot of mistakes on my part. The R68 is what is called a 65%, which gives that extra column and offers enough room for separate arrow keys. What a relief! But its not just about the layout. This keyboard has an amazing feel. The Gateron yellow switches are smooth and quiet. They even included a few extra in the box, along with tools for swapping them and the key caps. The key caps themselves are PBT, with a great feel to them and a nice retro shape. Really complements the brown color scheme. The spacebar is often seen as a weak spot on more affordable mechanical keyboards. This one is incredibly stable. No matter where your thumb strikes it, it will register, and it stays flat and level throughout the entire key press, even from the edges. The dual function keys allow for the full array of F keys, as well as shortcut keys for adjusting volume, controlling media, etc. The angle of the keyboard is not adjustable, but its a nice one. Not too high, not too low. And I love the wireless mode knob. Just a fun aesthetic touch but its so enjoyable to turn I worry I might wear it out! All in all this is a great keyboard, but with a price point that makes it even more appealing, considering the quality.
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Leland Purdy
> 3 dayI use it for school and gaming.
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Christine
> 3 daySo, out of the box I was in love. This keyboard looks awesome, it has a wonderful weight to it (wonderful if you never take it anywhere, anyways) and I love the color and the layout. I wish the keys were double shot and transparent as RGB is a bit of a waste without them... If you are not used to a full sized board definitely make sure you have a wrist rest or you will get fatigued super quick, as its pretty high profile. the main thing I dont like about this keyboard are the switches... I just dont prefer yellows. I find them a bit sluggish on the return especially. I dont have other yellows to compare to to say if its THESE yellows or ALL yellows but they are definitely not my preference I honestly really like it other than that though and will probably just customize it from here, not scrap it entirely.
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parker
> 3 dayim a graphic design student and this gets the job done while looking great. great when wired and bluetooth; definitely worth it.
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Carlos Gonzalez
Greater than one weekwas hesitant about buying this keyboard due to the colors but it grew on me, overall feels amazing, sounds great