Royal Kludge R65
Royal KludgeReleased 2024
R65
86/100
65% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading customisability (90/100)
- Class-leading productivity (89/100)
- 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 R65 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size65
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
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Case materialAluminum
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions41
Weight580 g
More specs
Height Mm41 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowR65 vs Keychron Keychron K1 Max
R65Keychron K1 Max
| Royal KludgeR65This page | KeychronKeychron K1 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 86 /100Better | 85 /100 |
| Build quality | 84 /100Better | 80 /100 |
| Performance | 66 /100 | 81 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | — | 1,000 Hz |
| Mount type | Gasket MountBetter | PCB Mount |
| Case material | Aluminum | ABS · Aluminum · Plastic |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
