Royal Kludge RK96 Gaming Keyboard with RK Switches | Review

[@rajeev_kumar]

A keyboard that has all the keys is what I need, this is an awesome keyboard.

[@MoonRiderTech]

It’s definitely a good solid keyboard

[@TheBigGiant_SpaceChiken]

Very good review of the RK96. I bought mine about 8 months ago and I love it. I´m using it to type this. The only changes I have made to it have been that I added polyfill to the bottom of the case to give it a fuller sound (it´s very easy to open up) and since it has north facing LEDs, I got nice set of shine through keycaps and the RGB looks amazing, specially at night. But it´s bright enough that you can see it clearly during the day. For the price, it´s very hard to go wrong with the board.

[@MoonRiderTech]

All that sounds awesome! Good to know this keyboard is easy to work on too.

[@CDeeez94]

Pre-built keyboards are getting much better.

[@russrobson]

Where is the software download for Macs? My short cuts changed and I need to change them back.

[@seanpasquarella4149]

As a note, many RK keyboards can be factory reset without the software, by holding Fn + spacebar for a few seconds. Hope this helps.

[@MoonRiderTech]

That’s a great bit of info for everyone, thanks! 🙏

[@JawadAliQamar]

Does this have shine through key caps?
Why no reviewer talks about it. It's a big thing for people who work in dark environments

[@4734291]

yes

[@MoonRiderTech]

No they are not shine through. I discuss the keycaps from the 4:30 mark to 5:56 including that the legends are all yellow and thus do not allow RGB to shine through them.

[@Mizi08]

Just saw your previous review on Redragon K656. Which keyboard is your preference aside from colorway?

[@MoonRiderTech]

That’s a really tough call… I think I use the RK96 a bit more regularly because the linear switches are lighter and quieter while still satisfying to type on. But I love the custom purple tactile switches on the K656. They’re definitely my favorite switch. They’re so thocky and the feedback is awesome! They are a bit heavy to game with especially for long periods of time and they’re loud which is more of an issue if you game online with friends. If I’m really in a typing mood I’ll switch over to the K656, it’s excellent for that.

[@Mizi08]

Thanks for the reply! You've just convinced me into getting the 656 instead. Plus having PBT keycaps out the of the box is better I guess.

[@Mizi08]

Thanks for the reply! You've just convinced me into getting the 656 instead. Plus having PBT keycaps out the of the box is better I guess.

[@MoonRiderTech]

I hope you enjoy it!!

[@dtwopre]

is RK Kludge good?

[@MoonRiderTech]

This is my first keyboard from them and I think it’s exceptionally good. As for more of their budget offerings I can’t say.

[@seanpasquarella4149]

I've also enjoyed my one RK Royal Kludge keyboard that I have purchased. I own a RK68 and it works phenomenally. One of my favorite keyboards I've ever owned honestly. The only other competitor is an IROK FE75pro. I recommend upgrading the stock switches on both though.