Royal Kludge M87
Royal KludgeReleased 2024
M87
76/100
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading portability (86/100)
- Class-leading productivity (83/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the M87 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size80
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery7500 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions41
Weight840 g
More specs
Height Mm41 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowM87 vs Mistel BAROCCO MD770
M87BAROCCO MD770
| Royal KludgeM87This page | MistelBAROCCO MD770 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 76 /100 | 76 /100 |
| Build quality | 69 /100 | 87 /100Better |
| Performance | 65 /100Better | 58 /100 |
| Connection | Wireless + wiredBetter | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | Plate Mount |
| Case material | — | ABS · PlasticBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
