RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK98 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard,100 Keys Triple Mode 2.4G/BT5.1/USB-C, Hot Swappable Gaming Keyboard with Numpad RGB Backlit 3750mAh Battery NKRO, Linear Speed Silver Switch, Black
$79.99
Price: $79.99
(as of Jan 11, 2025 05:11:43 UTC – Details)
Product Description
RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK98 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard 100 Keys Hot Swappable
The RK Royal Kludge RK98 mechanical gaming keyboard boasts a three-mode connection system (2.4G/BT5.1/USB-C) and 100 hot-swappable keys. Its 98-key layout provides an extra column width and a complete numpad area, making it an excellent choice for those who prefer compact keyboards but still want a numpad. The black-themed three-color combination and RGB rainbow LED backlighting offer a perfect design that provides an unparalleled experience whether you’re at the office or at home gaming. Your keyboard is the gateway to your computer, and upgrading it can significantly change the way things operate, even if everything else remains the same. RK Royal Kludge
If you’re new to mechanical keyboards or unfamiliar with different types of mechanical switches, we recommend the Speed Silver switch model. This is one of the fastest switches in the full-height switch series, with a linear design and low spring resistance that allows for direct triggering. This linear switch is perfect for prolonged gaming sessions. Its benefits include faster triggering and button speed, which will make your gaming experience smoother and more efficient once you get used to it. If you’re looking for personalization, make sure to find a keyboard with an attractive design and customization options. Take the time to research the available keyboards in the market before making a purchase.
RK Royal Kludge has gained a loyal following by delivering high-quality products and excellent customer experiences since its inception. They constantly innovate and improve to bring you unique creative designs, making them the perfect choice for both keyboard novices and gaming enthusiasts.
Three-mode Wireless Mechanical Keyboards : BT5.1/2.4G/USB-C
The three-mode wireless mechanical keyboard offers three different connection modes: USB wired connection, 2.4G wireless connection, and Bluetooth connection. The USB wired connection is plug-and-play and provides better practicality. The 2.4G wireless connection offers the convenience of wireless connection and low latency that is comparable to wired connection. Meanwhile, the Bluetooth connection can quickly connect and switch between various devices such as PC, tablet, and mobile phone without occupying the USB port, making it more convenient for office use
Mechanical keyboards have the advantage of strong tactile feedback. The three-mode mechanical keyboard combines the advantages of three-mode keyboard and mechanical keyboard, providing excellent gaming experience and convenient office use. While there are many outstanding gaming keyboards on the market, if you are looking for more than just response speed and functionality, RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK98 mechanical gaming keyboard with three-mode switch will be a choice. They also have impeccable design styles and are perfect for exploring open worlds or fighting in FPS games.
How To Use BT Connection: Short press Fn+Q/W/E to BT Channel, Long press Fn+Q/W/E Entry Pairing Mode
How To Use 2.4 Ghz Switch ：Power On, Switch TO G
HOTSWAPPABLE MECHANICAL GAMING KEYBOARD
With the hot-swap PCB, replacing mechanical switches becomes a breeze. No need for unsoldering – simply use the switch puller to remove the old one and insert a new switch. This makes building and customizing mechanical keyboards much simpler. You can even replace 3 or 5 pin switches without worrying about soldering. So go ahead and enjoy the satisfaction of creating your very own compact gaming keyboard that’s truly one-of-a-kind.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS BT MODE
Device With Bluetooth 5.1 or later
PC: windows 7 or later
Mac: macOS × 10.6 Snow Leopard or later
ios: All ipads/iphone 5 or later
Android: 5.0 Lollipop or later
Wired/2.4Ghz Mode
Computer with Available USB port
PC: Windows 7 or later
Mac: macOS × 10.6 Snow Leopard or later
What’s In The Box? 1 x RK98 Keyboard 1 x Switch and Keycap Puller(2-in-1-Design) 1 x User Manual 4 x Replace Switches 1 x USB/Type-C Dual Interface Cable
The new RK98 keyboard has four indicators to make it easier for you
These can show whether or not your computer’s power is running low and remind us all about charging our devices
MULTIMIEDIA KEY FOR WINDOWS
In windows mode(Fn+A: switch to Windows system)
Fn+F1: Computer Fn+F2: Browser Fn+F3: Mailbox
Fn+F4: Calculator Fn+F5: Player Fn+F6: Stop Fn+F7: Last Song
Fn+F8: Play / Pause Fn+F9: Next Song Fn+ F10: Mute Fn+ F11: Volume- Fn+F12: Volume+
MULTIMIEDIA KEY FOR MAC
Mac system(Fn+S: switch to MAC system)
Fn+F7: Last Song Fn+F8: Play / Pause Fn+F9: Next Song
Fn+ F10: Mute Fn+ F11: Volume- Fn+F12: Volume+
BATTERY REMINDER Press and hold Fn+Enter to view the Bettery level indicator 1! The backlight is bright, indicating that the keyboard is 10% of the power at this time 1!~2@ The backlight is at on the same time, indicating that the keyboard is 20% of the power at this time And so on 1!~0) The backlight is on at the same time, indicating that the keyboard is 100% of the power at this time
Two-stage Adjustable Tilt Legs
Our outriggers come equipped with anti-slip features and a two-stage adjustable tilt, allowing for customized height options to meet varying requirements. Choose from two different height options to suit your specific needs.
Linear Speed Silver Switches
The RK Speed Silver switch features a linear design with low spring resistance, enabling quick and smooth actuation. With an operating force of 48gf, a pre-travel of 1.2 mm, and a total travel of 3.4 mm, this switch is ideal for prolonged gaming sessions where every millisecond counts. Whether you’re aiming to win or avoid losing, the RK Speed Silver is an essential component for achieving success in gaming.
Long Battery Life
With a 3750mAh large-capacity battery, this device boasts an impressive 168 hours of battery life in Bluetooth mode without lights, and 32 hours with lights on. It only takes 6-7 hours to fully charge. Additionally, you can check the battery status by pressing Fn + Enter.
RGB Backlit Ultra-Compact Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Software
This keyboard offers a variety of lighting options, including 18 RGB backlight modes, 8 monochrome backlight modes, and 1 full-color mode. The lighting can be easily customized using software, ensuring you can create the perfect gaming or typing experience, even in low-light conditions.
RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK98 Driver: bit.ly/RKRGBSOFT(The programmer is only for Windows system, pls run the software in wired mode)
【Compact Layout & Four Indicators】The RK98 mechanical keyboard features 100 keys laid out in a 98% compact design with no gaps, resulting in a sleek and space-saving keyboard for gamers. Additionally, this gaming keyboard is equipped with four indicators to clearly display its status and remind you to charge
【Three Modes Connection & Versatile Interface】This wireless keyboard offers three connection modes: wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4GHz wireless, making it easy to switch between three different devices. RK98 wireless mechanical keyboard also features both USB and Type C interfaces, along with a Type C to USB data cable for convenient connectivity with various devices
【Hot Swappable Speed Silver Switches】As one of the fastest full height switches available, this hot swappable keyboard design with low spring resistance allows for direct triggering. Operating force of 48gf, 1.2mm pre-travel, and 3.4mm total travel, makes it ideal for extended gaming sessions. Enjoy fast triggering and button speeds for smoother, more efficient gameplay
【Ergonomic Design & Offset Arrow Keys】This pc gaming keyboards is designed to be both comfortable and efficient with anti-slip and two-stage adjustable tilt outriggers. The sunken design minimizes accidental touches and enhances typing efficiency, while the offset arrow keys provide seamless gameplay without affecting typing accuracy
【 Long Battery Life & Customizable RGB Lighting】Featuring a large-capacity 3750mAh battery, RK98 bluetooth keyboard offers up to 168 hours of battery life in its Bluetooth mode with lights turned off and 32 hours with the lights on. Moreover, the RGB lighting of this custom keyboard paired with the noise-cancelling cotton and bottom ensures that typing sounds are kept at a minimum to offer gamers and typists a pleasant experience
Customers say
Customers find the keyboard responsive and satisfying to use. They appreciate its sturdy build, solid keys, and good feel. The color-coded keys are also appreciated. Many consider it a reliable product with good sound quality and value for money. However, some customers have differing opinions on functionality and brightness.
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8 reviews for RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK98 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard,100 Keys Triple Mode 2.4G/BT5.1/USB-C, Hot Swappable Gaming Keyboard with Numpad RGB Backlit 3750mAh Battery NKRO, Linear Speed Silver Switch, Black
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Darian Rodriguez –
Best keyboard I’ve ever owned.
Gamer and Engineer here. Love this keyboard so much. Best one I’ve ever owned. I use it daily and it feels amazing! The ergo is great even though my hands are big. I wanted something smaller, yet still full size and wireless that I could still connect wired into my PC if necessary. The build feels heavy and doesn’t feel cheap. It feels heavy and well made. 2.4Ghz connection is a plus and a big win so I can use it with different devices with a quick switch. Backlight is awesome and was quick and easy to setup to the color and lighting of my choice. The feedback of each key press is very satisfying. 10/10 buy it! I got mine on sale and it was worth every penny!
Jay S –
Currently Becoming My Favorite Keyboard
When on sale for $64, this keyboard is a great value. I’ve never spent more than a hundred dollars on a keyboard nor plan to. The most I’ve spent in the past was $99 on a GMMK TKL and an AKKO 5108S. I also have a Skyloong SK96 Lite (Epomaker GK96) 96% layout with 100 keys total (no spacing between keys). This RK98 is an 1800 layout keyboard (with slight spacing around the arrow keys, numpad, and F row) but with 100 keys, which is not so common. Most 1800 layout boards have either 96, 98, or 99 keys. For me, the more keys the merrier as I need the numpad for work and the other keys for simulators like MSFS. The slight extra spacing of the 1800 layout makes a difference for me (less mistakes) compared to my SK96.Since the white model only came with RK brown tactile switches, I switched them out for my favorite budget linears, the Gateron G Pro Yellow 2.0, and they sound and feel great on this keyboard. Stabs may need a bit of work but they didn’t bother me out of the box.While the stock PBT keycaps are good overall, I switched them out for shine through PBTs (I basically do this for all my boards as I don’t see much point in RGB if the keycaps aren’t backlit). After this switch, I noticed just how bright the lighting is on this board, probably more than twice as bright as my SK96 (the design of the Gateron pros also helps in this regard). Out of the 5 brightness levels (not including OFF), I keep it at 2 most of the time. As for RGB color accuracy, it will depend on the color of the switches and keycaps installed. While the static white color seemed on the cool (bluish) side temp-wise when the stock brown RK tactiles were installed, with the yellow linear switches it is pretty much close to a white that I like. And the RK software easily allows you to tweak the exact RGB values too. Per key lighting is possible, and this keyboard has 3 custom lighting slots on its onboard memory which can be accessed via FN+1, 2, or 3. And once the custom lighting presets are saved onto the board, no need at all to have the Royal Kludge software open to access them.Another thing to note is that there is a pad layer between the plate and PCB, as well as (thin) case foam underneath. I’m satisfied with how this keyboard sounds and feels with the yellow linears, so I don’t feel the need to mod this thing any further (not even a tape mod), but perhaps the stabs sometime in the future.It’s nice to spend only $64 on a hot-swappable (5-pin compatible) RGB mech keyboard with a nice 100-key 1800 layout and wireless functionality. With the leftover money, you can buy switches or keycaps of your choice. Yes, budget boards like this do not have QMK or VIA firmware compatibility, but if the software can do the basic things like edit keymapping, FN shortcuts, macros, and RGB lighting, that’s good enough for me. I do wish that the case bezels of the RK98 were slightly slimmer, but the overall dimensions are still quite compact especially compared to a full size. Overall, highly recommend this at the sale price.
Steve –
Wonderful Right Out of the Box.
I just opened this thing like ten minutes ago and I’m already not only writing this review, but USING IT to write the review. I bought different swtiches and keycaps to put into it that haven’t arrived yet but I actually love the ones that it ships with. They feel and sound absolutely perfect for me; tactile, superb actuation force, and a sound that I believe is described as “thocky” among you keyboard connoisseurs. I haven’t earned that title yet as I’m still a noob with them and trying to learn more about them (hence my purchase of this one), so if I got that wrong try to resist threatening me with your dad’s ownership of Microsoft and ability to hack me.You get the point, though – They’re not “clicky,” which was an intentional choice on my part because I do know enough at this point to know that I don’t care for “clicky” switches. They have a duller sound, yet they’re also not very muted like some other quieter switches. Actuation force is on the heavier side (67g, I believe) so if you like the light and quick ones the browns this puppy comes pre-loaded with won’t be for you and you’ll want to look into some other switches to put into it. They’re also tactile, which means they don’t feel as smooth as linear ones but in a pleasant way that provides extra feedback you can feel in your fingers as you type.The lighting is nice and I have no complaints about it. It’s background lighting underneath the keys – Nothing shines through these default keycaps. But that’s the beauty of the modular mechanical keyboard – If you want more lighting, just grab yourself a pawful of ones that do allow lighting to pass through and you can slap ’em on this bad boy like he’s been a… bad boy.Sorry.Anyway, I’ll update this review in a couple of days once I’ve used it more and played around with the software. I just really wanted an excuse to type like five paragraphs on this thing. In the meantime, though, even though I’m fairly green regarding keyboards this seems to be a very nice one for its price point. You probably won’t be disappointed.
Paul –
La mejor opción, después de comprar y probar más de 30 teclados, este me ofreció rendimiento en la escritura, comodidad en sus switches (brown) y tamaño para un teclado de 100%. Poder ver claramente letras y números con la luz normal, a diferencia de varios teclados de mayor precio que requieren tener la retroiluminación prendida. El costo benéfico es incomparable.
Pamela Lisa –
This is my first mechanical keyboard since I was a child. It has a decent âthockishâ quality, but Iâm sure with some modifications it could be much better. Itâs heavy/substantial and typing on it is bliss.
Flopnose –
I’ve had many keyboards over the years. My favourite was a Corsair K70. It was huge, made of aluminium and I had it for a very long time before a 3rd cup of coffee killed it. Since then, I have had various chinese branded keyboards that have done the job. I decided to splash out on an RK98. Oh boy, am I glad I did. I went for the red switches because I’m sick of clicky stuff. The noise is becoming obnoxious to me. Also, my wife sits in the same room as me when I’m using my pc, so she gets sick of clicky sounds too. This RK98 is the most beautiful keyboard for typing. It’s so smooth and quiet. It’s also a very heavy thing. Really heavy, and I’m ok with that, but if you need something portable, look elsewhere because this keyboard will need a trailer. The RBG lighting is nice, but does not come through letters on each key, just the base of each key. That’s fine. There are a lot of different lighting modes and they all look cool, but be warned; if you’re going to use this keyboard in wireless mode, you will not get very much out of the battery life. This keyboard boasts of 168hrs battery life with the lights off which is incredible, but that drops to 32hrs with the lights on, which is incredibly bad. For me, I use it in wired mode and have the lights on. Weirdly, even in wired mode, the keyboard still goes to sleep after a short period of no use. I simply cannot believe how nice this keyboard is to use, the keys feel so good with the red switches, I don’t want to stop typing on it. They keys don’t bottom out with a loud “clack”. It’s so quiet. I love it very much. The Royal Kludge RK98 is my no.1 keyboard I have ever owned. I mean, “Kludge”. What a name.
Luca_dn –
Clavier au top, qualitatif et connectivité très bonne. Seul petit bémol, pour ceux qui le commandent en AZERTY il y a quelques touches (3-4) qui ne sont pas correctes pas rapport à ce qui est écrit sur la touche. Surement resté en mode QWERTY. Sinon, chouette clavier qui remplit bien son rôle pour son prix.
romain c. –
Le bruit est magique!â¤ï¸Les touches sont réactives et agréables au toucher. Que ce soit pour des sessions de jeu intenses ou pour taper du texte, le clavier reste confortable même après plusieurs heures d’utilisation.Le rétroéclairage est vraiment un plus. Vous pouvez ajuster les couleurs selon vos préférences, ce qui ajoute une belle touche visuelle à votre setup gaming. Les effets lumineux sont variés. Le clavier est ultra réactif, parfait pour les jeux compétitifs. Les touches mécaniques offrent un retour rapide, et les commandes ne se perdent jamais, même lors de phases de jeu très rapides. Le mode anti-ghosting également très efficaces.Pour les performances qu’il offre, le prix est très compétitif. Il s’adresse aussi bien aux gamers débutants qu’aux plus expérimentés.C’est un excellent clavier! Tant pour sa réactivité que pour son confort. Si vous cherchez un bon rapport qualité-prix avec des options de personnalisation, je le recommande sans hésitation !