Royal KludgeReleased 2022

RK96

70/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
96% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading productivity (91/100)
  • Class-leading customisability (78/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Performance is the weak point (50/100)
  • Plastic case rather than metal
Score profile

Where the RK96 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall557850915470
Build quality
55
Customisability
78
Performance
50
Productivity
91
Portability
54
Overall
70
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size96
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Switch typesClicky · Linear · Tactile
Hot-swappableYes
Mount typePCB Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

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

Build

Case materialPlastic
Keycap materialABS
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions38
Weight1500 g

More specs

Height Mm38 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

RK96 vs Wooting 60HE+

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
RK9660HE+
 Royal KludgeRK96This pageWooting60HE+
Overall score70 /10070 /100
Build quality55 /10062 /100Better
Performance50 /10085 /100Better
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate
Mount typePCB MountBetterTray Mount
Case materialPlasticABS
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes