ROYALAXE X ProtoArc 60% Wireless Mechanical Keyboard, Hot-swappable Wired/Bluetooth 5.0/2.4G Wireless Keyboard with RGB Backlit for Windows & Mac, PBT Keycaps, Gateron G Yellow Pro Switch, Lava Brown

With the advent of hot-swappable switches, I normally order keyboards like this with the goal of stripping it down and adding my own. However, this keyboard has given me second thoughts about my process. The Gateron G Yellow Pro switches came as a shock. While I ended up lubing them myself, anyone who isnt a keyboard enthusiast/addict will be satisfied with the quality of these switches. If you do end up wanting to put your own in, cherry switches are NOT compatible - so be warned. Additionally, the stabilizers (for big buttons like spacebar, enter key, etc.) are REMARKABLE. One of the biggest pains is opening up the entire keyboard, PCB board and all, to determine whether or not its even possible to lube the stabilizers. Thankfully, they were well-coated with Krytox 205g. Ive always been a Royal-Kludge stan when it came to modifying keyboards, but their name-brand switches cannot compare with the likes of these. All in all, Id recommend this keyboard to those who arent sure what switch is best. Just because this one isnt clicky doesnt devalue the quality thock it provides.

This is a sturdy keyboard thats really cool. You can sync it to your phone, Bluetooth devices, and use it as a wired or wireless keyboard. Its rechargeable and you can program the lights to do whatever you wish. The keys are more mechanical than others so you get that nice satisfying click when using it.

I use it for school and gaming.

was hesitant about buying this keyboard due to the colors but it grew on me, overall feels amazing, sounds great

OK, this is the best stock keyboard experience ruined by one HUGE flaw. Who in the right mind would think the backspace key is less important than every other keys or a nob? I love this keyboard, the look, the switches, the keycap, the battery life, the super stable wireless connection in both 2.4 G and bluetooth, the two fn keys to expand fast reach for media controls! EVERYTHING expect the STUPID backspace key, which is a 1u key. And I just couldnt get used to it after two weeks of using it. This is a serious design oversight. The nob was great and all, but you dont sacrifice the backspace key for it! A great stock keyboard ruined by a glamorous flaw. Thus I had to return it. So close, I was so close to find the perfect keyboard. If you dont mind the small backspace key, then buy it, you wont regret it.

This has everything I need, good pre-lubed linear stock, good stabilizers, height is perfect, hot-swappable. I didn’t need to mod anything put of the box, only slap in a new set of KDA keycaps and it’s just as good as other expansive keyboards that I own. 10/10

This works a charm! I just used it for the first time and it is very high quality! The keys feel extremely smooth to press! I tried testing my typing speed on my normal laptop keyboard that I was used to using vs this keyboard and at first since the keys are different sizes it was confusing, but after about 15 minutes I was able to get up to only about 6 words per minute less than on my laptop keyboard. It will take some getting used to if you don’t normally use a mechanical keyboard, but it is great! It is a beautiful rainbow light up keyboard too, so it is very cool to have in the dark! I tested the Bluetooth, 2.4gHz connection, and the wired connection, all of them work great! I only tested the windows compatibility though, and I do not have a mac to test capabilities, but I doubt there would be an issue! I’m sure you’ll have a lot of fun with this keyboard!

The tl;dr If you dont mind the layout, its an excellent board. A good buy for a gamer, a kid, or someone who likes to tinker. RGB: 5/5. Layout: 4/5. Build quality: 5/5. Nerd stuff: 5/5 The RGB: Any good gamer knows RGB improves your gaming performance by at least 7%. The backlight quality is high and there are a decent number of options available through the pre-programed keyboard options. The RoyaleAxe Driver is hard to find, only available to download from a website in Chinese and is actually not bad. It unlocks many more options, including adding custom function keys and custom RGB colors. It does ask for lots of network permissions, which is sus. For an RGB customization software, its fine. Nothing to write home about, but plenty to satisfy any RGB needs. The layout: Personally, Im not a fan of 68% layouts, and while this one isnt exactly a standard 68%, its close enough. Im old enough that I was being a curmudgeon trying a 68% because I want the function row, etc. However, upon using this keyboard, Im sold. Its very minimal, but I dont actually miss the function keys. I may be a 60%/68% user now. The two issues I have: the non-standard layout means keycaps are hard to find. Its sort of a 68%, but the mini backspace key is unusual, so youll have to improvise. Which leads to the mini backspace key. The keyboard controls (mac vs windows and connection type) take up a lot of the space the backspace key would normally take up, so this key is far too small. The build quality: I was extremely concerned about the build quality of this keyboard and I must say, Im impressed. It has a significantly higher build quality than keyboards twice its price (much better than the ASUS ROG Strix Flare Animate its replacing). There is no deck flex and the hot swappable switches are held in place well. The nerd stuff: The sound of the included switches and keycaps is nice. The Gateron Yellow are designed for a unique sound, and they have a good one. The included switches are 45G linear switches, so think Cherry MX Red as an equivalent. Gateron makes great switches, so no worries about longevity there. The switches are hot swappable! The included tools to remove the keycaps and switches are not great, but they get the job done. But any Cherry style switch can be swapped in to suit your personal preference. Since the included switches are really good, Im probably just going to leave them for now. Connectivity is abundant. You can use a USB-C cable, the included 2.4G adapter or Bluetooth. All your bases are covered depending on if youre going for convenience or minimum latency.

Has stained keys on the product, was excited for it but now super disappointed that it looks used and have to return.

Ive used many keyboards and I have to say this is one of my favorites! A keyboard with Bluetooth, 2.4 ghz connection, USB adapter and a wired connection. Ive tested the keyboard over a wired connection, Bluetooth, 2.4 ghz connection and with the adapter that came with the device. One issue I notice with many keyboards are issues with the Bluetooth connection. Normally I would notice slight disconnections with other Bluetooth keyboards Ive used in the past, but while playing games like World of Warcraft and others, I didnt notice any disconnections or delays at all. I also want to mention the build quality of this keyboard. It is sturdy. The RGB look good with many RGB options to choose from. Finding the website to download the RoyalAxe driver was the only issue Ive had with the keyboard. I tried multiple color combinations, my favorites are Light Shadow and Flowers Blooming. The keyboard comes with tools to remove the key caps and also comes with three replacement switches that can be swapped out if needed. I will continue to use this product for years to come because of the ease of use and functionality.