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

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.

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!

The media could not be loaded. The RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK98 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard is so good that I ended up buying two! The wireless connection is stable, and the mechanical switches are smooth, responsive, and satisfying to use. Whether for gaming or typing, this keyboard delivers top-notch performance.The full-size layout with the number pad is perfect for my needs, and the customizable RGB lighting adds a great visual touch. Battery life is excellent, lasting a long time between charges. The build quality is solid, and it feels durable enough to handle heavy use.If you're looking for a reliable, feature-packed mechanical keyboard, you won’t be disappointed with this one. Highly recommend!

The media could not be loaded. *Updated 2*The company reached out to resolve the issues. Although the connectivity issues have not been resolved, their customer service was very good. They took me through several fixes to test, and ended up offering me a refund or replacement. I think I just had a faulty product. Otherwise, the keyboard is still great!*Updated 1*I've had the keyboard for 6 months now and it is just slowly deteriorating. The the Bluetooth connection and connectivity through the USB-C cord no longer works. I have to use the USB Dongle to get any connectivity. Also, the USB ports on the keyboard don't work.*Original Post*A few things I love about this keyboard: it can be connected via Bluetooth or USB Cable, it doesn't require an app to change the lights, it has a number pad but is still small, it has some color, the key press sounds are softer. It is almost perfect.Things I don't like: they keycaps don't illuminate the letter. And I have already had to replace one of the switches, but that was admittedly likely my fault for pressing it too hard one night.All in all, I love it! And for the price, it really can't be beat. :))