Royal KludgeReleased 2025

C96 HE

61/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
96% ANSI8,000 Hz pollingHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlight
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading performance (94/100)
  • Strong productivity (77/100)
  • 8,000 Hz polling rate
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • Build quality is the weak point (47/100)
Score profile

Where the C96 HE wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall475394775161
Build quality
47
Customisability
53
Performance
94
Productivity
77
Portability
51
Overall
61
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size96
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesMagnetic
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Battery3750 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions41
Weight1370 g

More specs

Height Mm41 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

C96 HE vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
C96 HEHUAN63 HE
 Royal KludgeC96 HEThis pageWLMOUSEHUAN63 HE
Overall score61 /10064 /100Better
Build quality47 /10064 /100Better
Performance94 /100Better84 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialMagnesium
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes