Royal KludgeReleased 2022
RK96
79/100
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
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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 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
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowRK96 vs Weikav STARS80 V2
RK96STARS80 V2
| Royal KludgeRK96This page | WeikavSTARS80 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 70 /100 | 80 /100Better |
| Build quality | 55 /100 | 79 /100Better |
| Performance | 50 /100 | 54 /100Better |
| Connection | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Polling rate | — | — |
| Mount type | PCB Mount | Gasket MountBetter |
| Case material | Plastic | AluminumBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
