RK ROYAL KLUDGE S98 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard w/Smart Display & Knob

I have been trying to be cheap all these years buying the knock off mechanical keyboards, but then I saw this and decided to splurge a little bit since someone gave me a gift card to help cut down some of the cost. Honestly...I am floored by this keyboard and feel like I should have paid full price long ago to get this!! The sound of the typing of each key....omg....pure heaven. As I type on this, I am loving each click as it goes. The videos people have here give you a little bit of an idea but still don't do it justice. You need to see and feel and hear it in person. The color is awesome. I went for the blueish colored keyboard and absolutely loving it and how it looks with the lights off. Speaking of lights, the lights on this keyboard are awesome. Now, keep in mind that the lights will not light up each key so you can see better in the dark. But the lights are more for showing off and having a little light show on your desk. And there are so many customization options to choose from for the light shows. If I remember correctly, there are 12 to pick from on the keyboard itself but there are so many customizations with different lights to pick from, either one color or using all colors of the rainbow to light up. Not to mention you can control the speed and the brightness of it, which is a bonus. I really particularly like the ones where each key lights up as you type. It is so cool. The gif feature is so AWESOME! Find any gif you want online (try Giphy for a wide selection to choose from) and nearly any of them can work here. I didn't see the instructions include it, but you will need a program on your computer (only for Windows, don't think it's available for Linux or macOS) called RK Keyboard and that program not only lets you change the gif but also change colors, update the software, and update the firmware of the keyboard all in the one suite. The program will let you crop the gif any way you'd like to ensure it will fit on the keyboard as you'd like it. Another thing I like about the gif option (as well as other settings of the keyboard) is that it stays with the keyboard even if you switch to another computer. So for those of you sad you can't get RK Keyboard on your Mac or Linux computer, you can load that up on a Windows computer and make your settings and then move it over to your other computer and the settings stay! I am loving the choice of options when it comes to the connectivity of this keyboard. Being able to connect directly over USB type C is great. The cable they give you in the box is also great because it can connect to your computer over USB type C or USB type A using an adapter that is on the cable itself. Not only that, if you happen to lose or damage this cable, I can confirm that any other USB type C cable that charges and syncs will work with this keyboard! Also, I didn't know this until I got the keyboard, but this also has its own USB type A port so you can have another device plugged into your keyboard that will go to your computer! Great for if you have a wired mouse and want to easily have the two on your desk or if you want to hook up your phone on the fly or a gamepad...I loved that option tonight because it meant I could charge my phone and gamepad and never had to kneel down to get to my computer that was on the floor. Also, it's great having the option for Bluetooth and 2.4 wireless instead of being wired all the time. They handled this so well because you can have 3 profiles for 3 different Bluetooth devices and easily change between them using the dial knob so you don't have to go and forget devices and resync and all that. And the 2.4 option....thank you, RK. They actually made a slot for this so you won't easily lose it. It magnetizes the USB type A dongle into the keyboard so you will be less likely to lose it. And I love the screen. Having the ability to have two different places, one as a light up by the ESC key and another in the digital window is so awesome so I can see when Caps lock has been enabled. The volume knob is so satisfying to use too. My only complaint there is that it can't read your computer's volume, so, like on startup, if the computer's volume is set to 100 and you go to turn down the volume using the keyboard dial, the dial starts at 0. So you'll still need to see the volume on the computer screen to know where it is at unless you want to go to the hassle of always moving it way up on startup. Another great thing about the wireless options is that this keyboard automatically turns itself off when not in use to preserve battery. Also, the battery is charged by the USB type C port, which is a huge plus. The material feels very nice. The keys feel nice to type along and so smooth. Though, I expect this to go away with more use as time goes on, as is usual with keys. So far it's been holding up well over about 3 weeks of usage and even carrying it with me with no case. All in all...I love this keyboard and highly recommend it.

Let me start by saying I am not a gamer and I didn't buy this for the gaming features. That will become evident as you read on! I had my last Logitech keyboard for 5 years and if it was not for the fading keys and subsequent attempts to put stickers over them which all eventually got icky (technical term) and loose for the 2nd time, I would not have bought another keyboard. After much research the first replacement I bought (another manufacturer) came assembled but not quite because you had to change some keys if you were on Windows. After having confirmed it would come assembled, that unnerved me. Never changed a key and didn't want to break the keyboard from the get go. Had to use a magnifier for the directions. Nice board, nice colors, nice feel but not going to work out. So I returned it. Then I decided on this Royal Kludge RK-S98 keyboard. I hesitated because of too much white in the coloring but I was super happy to unbox it, plug the dongle into my computer, it paired right away and I could start typing immediately. I did have to refer to the instructions which I could read without a magnifier to set the clock and turn off the irritating color lights (I know gamers have to be rolling their eyes now if they kept reading my review this far lol ) but other than that everything is self explanatory. It is "missing" a few keys from my old keyboard like "end" but you do function PgDn key and you are at the end. And the front side of the key even says "End" so if you don't remember, it's right there. By the way, the colors really are beautiful if you want a backlit light show and you can adjust them easily. I found this out while finding out how to turn them off completely. The keys are double shot PBT which is supposed to be very effective preventing the letters and numbers from wearing off. Since that was my biggest issue with the Logitech, it was a very important factor in purchasing this one. The sound is nice. It is clicky but not obnoxious. It's easy and a nice sound and there is a Caps Lock Lit indicator which I have missed sorely since I got my last keyboard. But if you want to turn off those lights too you can. I almost forgot to add that there is a hard plastic clear dust cover. I've never seen that before and I do plan to use it. I wish I understood how to get a gif on the screen instead of the clock since my clock is already on my monitor but maybe someday I will play with it. Overall, I am super happy with this. I'll edit my review if things go south but I'm pretty sure this keyboard is home to stay.

Genuinely the nicest prebuilt 96% at this price range. The keyboard sounds great thanks to the silicone and foam dampening inside, the screen looks great, and the knob feels smooth and nice. The keycaps although not to my visual preference are incredibly nice quality. The keyboard was heavier than I expected for a plastic case, but this is a good thing. doesn't vibrate on my desk at all while I'm typing. this is entirely free from any hollow sound, so I don't feel like I need to tape mod it, but if I did, the keyboard literally comes with a tool to open it up, so it's very mod-friendly. This is a mainstay for my desk. The linear switches are quite creamy with the keycaps that are bundled with it. I have no problem with any kind of input lag or having to double back on myself from ghosting that would otherwise hurt my WPM. The keyboard is incredibly easy to set up too, with a link to the software on the store page, and the ability to just plug it in and go if you don't wanna mess around with that. Has 3 different Bluetooth modes which allow you to connect it to 3 different devices to swap between, has a wired mode, and a wireless dongle, and appears to have a USB A port on the back, presumably a passthrough. I would highly recommend this keyboard.

It used to be that keyboards this good were only available if you paid hundreds of dollars and waited a year for all the group buy parts to arrive so you could assemble them yourself. Now, for a hundred bucks, you get a really solid keyboard with excellect switches and an LCD screen with a rotary knob. It's a great time to be a keyboard enthusiast. Switches - Very nice, but a little light for my taste since I have big hands and fat fingers. However, since this is a hot-swap PCB, I have some heavier linears on the way and it will be a piece of cake to swap them out. The sound of the stock switches is great, and the included stabilizers haven't produced a lot of rattle but they aren't perfect. The included keycaps are double shot PBT and feel nice and solid. Build - Very solid. The board has almost no flex to it, and while it's not as heavy as something made out of solid aluminum it doesn't feel like any other plastic board I've ever used. It's not crazy heavy, but it does a good job of staying put on my desk mat, even with the feet out to adjust the typing angle to my liking. Battery - Meets my needs. I use this for work, 40 hours a week, and after 3 days of using it I'm only down to 72% battery life. It looks like I'll only have to charge it every other week, but keep in mind that I don't like a lot of RGB unicorn puke all over my keyboard, so I only have it flashing a quick pop of color whenever I press a key. Since the RGB is off unless I'm actually typing, I know that that's heavily contributing to the battery longevity. The more RGB lighting you use and the brighter you make it, the more likely you'll be to have to charge the battery every 2 or 3 days. Screen - Useful enough that I haven't had to plug this into my computer and run the software to customize anything. I can set my RGB, change between Win/Mac, and pair to multiple bluetooth devices all by using the screen and rotary knob. Very useful, especially since I can't install any proprietary software on my work computer. I will say that the included clock is a little fast, usually gaining about 7 seconds a day from what I can tell, so if you're really picky about all of your clocks being accurate you'll need to fix the time once a week or so. Overall I'm really happy with this purchase, and if you're here and looking at this review you should probably buy it.

I love this keyboard. I have only had it for a short while, but I am highly impressed. I used to have a black Corsair gaming keyboard with all the bells and whistles. I hated the font on the Corsair keyboard so I replaced the key caps with Razer keys, which was good for a time, but the backlight was so dim it was hard to see the keys. I am happy to say with the RK Royal Kludge S98, the lighter color keys make it so easy to see the keyboard without the need for a backlight. I'm not one for all the bells and whistles of RGB, but I did play around with the settings built into the keyboard, and there are plenty of unique and fun options. It is much easier to set the keyboard pattern, color, and brightness without having to download any software. (I also hated the Corsair software that needs to run with the old keyboard always trying to push new notifications and features for something as simple as a keyboard). The weight and build of the Royal Kludge keyboard is hefty and solid. The keyboard is stable and doesn't slide around. It doesn't show dirt nearly as bad as the old black Corsair keyboard, and is small enough to pick up and move out of the way. I love the chunky sound of the keys also. I did fully charge the keyboard, and it sat at 95% all day long without losing any battery. The keyboard is responsive, and smart enough to know when to save power when not in use. No longer need to worry about being tethered to the PC with a cord I keep having to tug on or move out of the way. I use the USB dongle and not Bluetooth, but I am sure Bluetooth would work just as well. They keyboard comes with a small display screen that you can put a gif file onto, but I don't really care about that feature. I just have the clock set on it, and it works fine for me. The keyboard screen displays the time, caps lock/num lock, battery level, etc. The knob turns the volume up and down which I really like in a keyboard. The keyboard sparks joy, and I would recommend it to anyone.

Let me start off with the good parts. This keyboard is great, it's heavy, doesn't feel cheap, they switches feel nice and it seems to be very well padded because they don't sound too "clacky", you definitely get a nice "thock" for a factory assembled keyboard. Bear in mind this isn't a $1000 custom built keyboard, so don't expect perfection, I'm just saying for the price you get a lot more than with the big names. The wireless dongle works great as well, I use it pretty regularly, and haven't had any complaints, the lighting also looks nice. I didn't install the software because I don't really want to, but the built in RGB settings work well enough. Now onto my one complaint....it is next to impossible to set the clock on this thing and have it stay accurate. In fact I think it is too fast in general. I've tried numerous times and it always gets ahead, increasing minute by minute as the weeks go by. I did it a month ago, timing it with my computer's clock as close as possible on the seconds and minutes, now a month later it is almost 7 minutes ahead. There should be an option or driver to sync with the Windows reported time. I know the clock can be replaced by a .gif or whatever, but I prefer the look of the clock. Anyway that's really my biggest complaint. Overall it is a pretty good board, and while it lacks a polished software suite like the big names, I'm perfectly okay without that stuff in exchange for a higher quality feeling keyboard.

Oh my gosh this keyboard is incredible! I just got it today and I could tell when I opened the box it was going to be fantastic. It is sturdy, the sound is perfect. and it connected right away with my computer. I was looking for the "thocky" sound, a more compact keyboard with the number pad, wireless bluetooth connection, and the fun colorized lighting and this has it all. I am so impressed. I was looking at a different keyboard that didn't have all of the same features and was $50 more. This one is definitely worth the price. I am not a gamer, I work from 6am until 9pm with two jobs and some side hustle things I am involved in and this is going to make it more enjoyable for me.

I don’t usually write reviews, but after picking up my second RK ROYAL KLUDGE S98, I had to say something. This keyboard is hands-down one of the best I’ve used—especially in this price range. First off, the key feel and sound are just incredible. I’ve used a lot of mechanical boards over the years, and this one strikes a perfect balance: smooth keystrokes, satisfying clicks, and none of that cheap, hollow echo you get from lower-end boards. Typing on it honestly makes me want to keep typing. One of my favorite features is the multiple connection options. Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless, and USB-C all work flawlessly. I switch between my desktop, laptop, and iPad constantly, and the S98 handles it like a champ. The swap is instant and reliable—no lag or connection weirdness. Build quality is also top-notch. It feels sturdy without being overly heavy, and the battery lasts way longer than I expected. The RGB lighting is a nice touch too—bright, customizable, and not over-the-top unless you want it to be. If you're looking for a mechanical keyboard that punches way above its price tag, this is it. So good, I couldn’t resist getting a second one.

Awesome touch with the ability to upload GIFs onto the little display screen! Just be weary that the software that you have to source yourself for the KB controls is a little funny, albeit, fully functional. If you want to be able to fully customise everything without connection issues, unplug your BT dongle first, wire the KB up and then you can change stuff in the software. Beautiful design, awesome keyboard!

Perfetta e adorabile. Suono dei tasti adorabile. Il colore è adorabile. Si connette perfettamente in tutte le modalità. La durata della batteria è molto buona usandola per lo smart working la uso tutto il giorno. Lo schermino è abbastanza inutile però la possibilità di mettere un GIF è qualcosa di molto divertente. Il pomello è un altra cosa divertente purtroppo la barra del volume nello schermo non è sincronizzata con quella del pc quindi non affidabile. Nel complesso è la perfetta tastiera per una Hatsune-san build.

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best keyboard I've ever had . ROYAL KLUDGE never disapoint !

super bon clavier, le feeling des touches est très agréable (même s'il faut de base être fan du feeling "crémeux" des touches, ce clavier n'est pas fait pour ceux qui apprécient des touches avec un switch qui se ressent et/ou des "cliquetis" lorsque l'on frappe) L'écran est sympa même si je l'utilise surtout pour afficher l'heure, le taux de rafraichissement peut etre un peu faible pour afficher des gif très poussés mais vous avez quand même jusqu'à une cinquantaine de frames pour afficher ce que vous voulez à la vitesse choisie. En général, le logiciel est vraiment pas mal et permet beaucoup de customisation Aucun "lag" dû au fait que le clavier est en mode sans fil n'a été ressenti et je l'ai utilisé sur des jeux ou le moindre décalage se ressent. Il est utilisable en bluetooth (sans le petit dongle à mettre sur un port usb), en 2.4G (sans fil avec un dongle à brancher sur port usb) et en filaire. J'en suis très content !