Royal KludgeReleased 2024

S85

74/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
80% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWireless
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Why we rate it

  • Class-leading portability (86/100)
  • Class-leading productivity (84/100)
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • First-class QMK / VIA firmware
  • Few standout weaknesses for the class
Score profile

Where the S85 wins and loses

Six weighted axes · the shape tells the story
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall697466848674
Build quality
69
Customisability
74
Performance
66
Productivity
84
Portability
86
Overall
74
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Layout

Layout size80
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes

Switches & feel

Hot-swappableYes
Mount typeGasket Mount
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes

Connectivity & firmware

ConnectionWireless + wired
USB-CYes
Battery7200 mAh
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes

Build

Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB · South-Face
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions44
Weight950 g

More specs

Height Mm44 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head

S85 vs MCHOSE Ace 60 Pro

Highlighted cell = better in that row
BuildCustom.Perform.Productiv.Portab.Overall
S85Ace 60 Pro
 Royal KludgeS85This pageMCHOSEAce 60 Pro
Overall score74 /10074 /100
Build quality69 /10079 /100Better
Performance66 /100Better56 /100
ConnectionWireless + wiredBetterWired only
Polling rate8,000 Hz
Mount typeGasket MountBetter
Case materialAluminum · PlasticBetter
Hot-swappableYesYes
QMK / VIAYesYes