RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Plus Wireless Mechanical Keyboard, 60% RGB Gaming Keyboard with USB Hub, Hot Swappable Computer PC Keyboards with Bluetooth/2.4G/Wired Modes, Silence Linear SkyCyan Switches

Overall rating 8/10. Out of the box the feel was very nice. I had never used this type of linear switch before, but I can say it is very close to a classic gateron yellow. The stabs come prelubed with a thicker lubricant (thicker than 205g0). The caps seem to be decent enough quality, and I havent noticed any obvious printing errors, or any errors in the placement of keys. The layers can take a bit to get used to, but overall usability is still very good even out of the box. The keyspacing is also incredibly decent, I would say Im particularly sensitive to weird keyspacing and I easily type 110+ wpm with this keyboard. This keyboard is definitely not a disposable office toy. Its a nice addition to your desk or collection. Take care.

5 Pin Hot Swappable. The Sky Cyan switches feel and sound great. Just what I was looking for on the go.

Impressed with the out the box design and sound of this keyboard. Out the box thock was better than most keyboards Ive purchased in the $100+ range. The only mod I considered doing was the tempest mod (which did make a difference, but wasnt completely necessary tbh). Might gotten lucky with my stabilizer but they were very well lubed. May add extra dampening material under the space bar as it is a bit clunky. Overall great for the purchase point. I was surprised with the switches as well. I was staged to swap them out but have found I decently enjoy the actuation on them. The only con (which is why I docked a star) Id say is with these being ABS switches and no rebuy templates for the key caps. This does come with a manual, so the shortcuts are all listed there, but unless this keyboard is your daily driver, if you were to switch key caps overtime you would definitely forget all of these shortcuts as theyre not the standards ones Ive been using on all other 60% keyboards. Wish there was an option to just re-buy these key caps after they start shining through as these keys specifically show all shortcuts on the lower wall of the keys.

Ooooh I wish I could send pictures of this but Ive already started fussing with the keycaps! For starters... the 60% is new for me and its taken a bit to get used to, I still have to reference the keys to make sure Im hitting the right ones when accessing the Fn layer, but the keycaps that come with this are really well labeled and easy to read. The switches.. these are delicious. I have a keyboard with browns, blues, and now these. Blues are *loud*, I adore the browns (I keep that keyboard at work) but these sky cyans are responsive, quiet, and the keyboard has a pretty delicious thock to it. Reading other reviews makes me want to make my first attempt at modding it and throw some tape on the back. I appreciate how easy the keycaps and switches are to remove. This is my first with hotswappable switches and Ill definitely take advantage. Having the USB ports on the back has been great too. I run this wired, havent tried the bluetooth or 2.4g connections, but I love that I can use this as a quick, accessible USB port. All in all, for the $60 price tag at time of posting, totally worth.

Royal Kludge is a great brand when it comes to budget keyboards. My very first one was a RK 61 as well. This one seemed more upgraded with their own switches in them. Such a great keyboard for the price point.

I am a little bit picky when it comes to keyboard, and I was unlucky enough to own a 2019 Macbook Pro which has one of the worst keyboard ever created so I have been attaching a variety of keyboard to my laptop for quite some time now, i guess this makes me a bit of an expert on keyboards. Up until now I have been using whats available in my office but I finally broke down and bought a keyboard. So far I really enjoyed the typing experience. I think mechanical keyboards really improves productivity as it forces the user to type with some intention (as compared to the thin Macbook keyboards). The 61 key layout is not ideal for me as I have to memorize quite a few shortcuts to achieve the functionality of a full keyboard, but that is my own fault for not planning ahead. I think the keyboard is outstanding and it a very useful tool for work.

I until not so long ago had a Razer Black Widow Elite. so my experience with Mechanical Keyboards isnt the widest. i bought this Keyboard for my best friend for his Birthday, and its amazing for its price. hes a programmer so having a good keyboard is very important to him. and when he touched it he immediately had a smile on his face. the linear switches are very smooth and nicely pre-lubed, the board has various layers of foam that help dampen the vibrations and the fact that it has all that + wireless for only 65USD is amazing, i would recommend this keyboard to anyone, weather youre a gamer or just someone that likes to have quality equipment, for 65 bucks this is an amazing choice

My Grandson loved it!

This keyboard is currently the best gaming keyboard Ive had, and Ive used many different keyboards before. I especially like the feel and low noise level when pressing the keys. Everything just feels right and very comfortable. It has built-in rechargeable battery with the charging cable included and very long battery life. Im also glad this keyboard does not have that clicky sound that you would get from a blue switch keyboard. That clicky sound irritates me.

I have several RK Royal Kludge Keyboard’s most of which were a purchase, this keyboard was provided at no cost. That having been said this is by far the best of them all to date. I am a bit of a keyboard enthusiast and can honestly say this is by far the best 60% I currently own and prefer it to most of the 65% & 75% boards I have & I have many. What I like about this keyboard: -Linear Sky Cyan switches are super smooth and very quiet (silent even) -Hot Swappable, but like these switches so much I don’t see myself every swapping them out -Bluetooth, can be paired with up to 3 Bluetooth devices -2.4g wireless, with magnetic storage so don’t have to wonder where you left the dongle. -USB Type C cable connection when wired or charging. -USB C Hub when using wired, you won’t believe how often this comes in handy. -Nearly every function if not all functions with FN key, all are labeled on the front side of the keycap so does not clutter top face and won’t wear away. -Fantastic RGB lighting with many options to chose from without having to download software. -Instructions manual which I would not normally use or comment on is also probably the best I have received with a keyboard. Directions are clear and readable without a microscope and finding various functions was extremely easy. What I love about this Keyboard: -Typing experience is incredible, I have 30+ keyboards ranging from budget to expensive only one can compares to the typing experience out of the box as the RK61 and it cost 3 times what this one does on sale. I normally type 75-80wpm, before getting comfortable with this keyboard I tested my typing speed and was blown away after testing at 90wpm (a new record for me). What’s more it was effortless. -Super quiet, no pining, ringing, squeaking, or creaking (even the space bar). Great for office or video conferencing and wish I could get this in an 1800 format for productivity use. Absolutely amazing what they have accomplished with this keyboard, I can’t say enough how much I enjoy using this keyboard. - No modifications needed, works perfectly out of the box as is. -All connections work with no delay and switching is super-fast. -Love the color combination of board and keycaps and white typeface is very clear even in dim lighting. -Weight and feel of this keyboard give me a sense of quality. What some may not like: -I don’t think keycaps are PBT but can’t tell so does not bother me, they feel, sound quality. - Keycaps are not shine through, for touch typists won’t be an issue, especially on a 60% board and should not be an issue for anyone IMO with the lighting cast from laptop or screen legends should still be highly visible being white against a dark background. Highly recommend this keyboard, especially if any of the things mentioned in this review appeal to you, you might just save a few bucks because there are many options out there but for reasons mentioned none I have tried have really measured up to this one.