Royal Kludge X104
Royal KludgeReleased 2026
X104
73/100
100% ANSIHot-swappableHall-effectQMK / VIARGB backlightWired · USB-C
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Why we rate it
- Class-leading productivity (87/100)
- Class-leading performance (80/100)
- Hot-swappable switches
- First-class QMK / VIA firmware
- Portability is the weak point (47/100)
- Wired only — no Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz
Score profile
Six weighted axes · the shape tells the storyWhere the X104 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Layout
Layout size100
StandardANSI
ProfileNormal
ErgonomicsNormal
Volume knobYes
OLED / LCD screenYes
Switches & feel
Switch typesLinear · Silent
Hot-swappableYes
Screw-in stabilisersYes
Sound dampeningYes
Hall-effect / magneticYes
Rapid triggerYes
Connectivity & firmware
ConnectionWired only
USB-CYes
N-key rolloverYes
QMKYes
VIAYes
VIALYes
Mac & WindowsYes
Multi-media keysYes
Build
Keycap materialPBT
BacklightRGB
ColourwaysYes
Dimensions43
Weight1350 g
More specs
Height Mm43 mm
Passthrough UsbYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowX104 vs Wooting 80HE
X10480HE
| Royal KludgeX104This page | Wooting80HE | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 73 /100 | 73 /100 |
| Build quality | 58 /100 | 68 /100Better |
| Performance | 80 /100 | 94 /100Better |
| Connection | Wired only | Wired only |
| Polling rate | — | 8,000 Hz |
| Mount type | — | Plate MountBetter |
| Case material | — | ABS · PlasticBetter |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| QMK / VIA | Yes | Yes |
