Royal KludgeReleased 2025

F99 AI

61/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
96% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it

  • Strong productivity (77/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Hall-effect switches with adjustable actuation
  • Portability is the weak point (45/100)
  • Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile

Where the F99 AI wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall506162774561
Build quality
50
Customisability
61
Performance
62
Productivity
77
Portability
45
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 typesLinear
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions43
Weight1020 g

More specs

Height Mm43 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

F99 AI vs WLMOUSE HUAN63 HE

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
F99 AIHUAN63 HE
 Royal KludgeF99 AIThis pageWLMOUSEHUAN63 HE
Overall score61 /10064 /100Better
Build quality50 /10064 /100Better
Performance62 /10084 /100Better
ConnectionWired onlyWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialMagnesium
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes