Royal KludgeReleased 2025
C96 HE
76/100
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
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Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
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
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowC96 HE vs Weikav STARS80 V2
C96 HESTARS80 V2
| Royal KludgeC96 HEThis page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 47 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 94 /100Better | 54 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | 8,000 Hz | — |
| Mount type | — | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | — | AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
