Underrated keyboard, imo. I'm typing on it now, it's got everything I need; backlighting, wireless, Bluetooth, mechanical switches, hot-swap. I only wish the backlight color was a pure white and the media keys were separate from the function keys. Still, an insane value for a keyboard!
hmm i got the rgb one so there's an option for a white backlight but i dunno if it's a bit bluish to you instead of pure white. The first models had only the blue ones I think. Mine has rgb.
This video was the video that finally made me decide to purchase this keyboard after hours of research. I really don't like RGB, and buttons and keycaps are not that big of a deal for me. Thank you so much!
Wish there was a 100% version. Currently there are very few hot-swap 100% keyboards with a media roller(I know only of EVGA z15 but there may be others)
I just bought this exact same keyboard but I added O rings to the underneath of the keycaps, I changed my keycaps and added a new mouse and a usb type c coiled cable
Not sure about the volume wheel being stiff to roll and no feedback, I just got mine and its very light to roll and has tactile feedback like a mouse scroll wheel. Surprisingly, the volume wheels is also made out of metal. Maybe they fixed it in the later versions?
With the multiple connections, can you instantly switch between them? I have my work and home setups together, will this work similar to the MX Keys and Mechanical, where I can have the keyboard connected via 2.4 to one and BT to the other, and if you FN+ connection option it instantly switches to that input option? Or does it take a second to connect after switching to a different input mode (like when I switch it to BT, does it have to connect at that point to BT)? Thanks!
The issue you have faced with the dongle is caused by USB 3.0 interference with 2.4GHZ devices. Just use a USB 2.0 if you have, if you don't something like the PC front USB slots would work. (I know its an old video, but might help people who face this issue)
Hi Jack, I recently bought an RK96 just for typing because of the positive feel of the keys. But the keyboard does not deliver the symbols that are printed on the keys. Key 3 on top row does not deliver hash tag when shifted. In fact I can't find the hash tag anywhere on the keyboard. Also in an attempt to reprogram the 3 key I somehow managed to stop it even producing the number 3 and have to keep using the number pad. How does the program software work?
I recently purchased this keyboard and was very pleased with it. However, I did notice that on my keyboard there is only a usbc port and the other 2 usb ports are just outlines and no actual hole. Why is that? Thanks!
I got it but returned since i found not very user friendly the switch to change between the different connections methods. I finished getting the RK M75, it's smaller but the mini display and the knob to change between connections make it much better kb.
I liked your twist test. I remember doing something similar with an Amstrad keyboard which was as flimsy as hell and twisted far further. As for the size of the keyboard, how large are your hands? Or, how well does it work for someone with large hands?
I love this concept and layout, but I use a MacBook. Not a gamer, but I work full time form home running my business and I’m writing a couple books so. Having a nice keyboard is clutch, and I love the numpad for when I’m doing my accounting/finances each month! If anyone has recs that are similar that work for MacBook users, lmk ❤
This keyboard can switch to Mac mode using Function + S. The only thing that sucks is the legend in Windows. Another good option is the Keychron K4. It has a built in toggle to switch between Mac and Windows mode but doesn't come with a wrist rest or volume knob.
Luckily RK have now adjusted their pricing for this item, to where you thought it fitted into the market, and, as of spring 2024, they are available for a much more sensible £90.00. Phew, £65.00 was just unreasonably inexpensive.
I was considering a Royal Kludge 96% keyboard earlier in the year but settled on a Keychron K4 that I refurbished myself instead, mainly because of higher build quality and ISO layout as I can't stand ANSI. It would be great if more manufacturers would create 96% keyboards as they take up marginally more space than a TKL but are far more functional. Royal Kludge make some great value boards though, hope to see more from them in the UK/EU markets.
Honestly I just wish someone would bring back the Quickfire TK size board with the arrow keys in the numpad and the extra key where zero is split into a zero (0) and double zero (00)
Yeah, i've got a US mini layout keyboard and really cant get on with it, particularly the enter key and lack of arrow keys. Probably okay if you are used to that layout, but 30 years of muscle memory just fights me.
'Available with both red, blue and brown switches' - why not more options such as heavier switches ? ALL the KB manufacturers offer the same BORING options :(
its not budget its just all the other keyboards went up in price by 70-260% over covid period for no reason other than sapping off of DIY enthusiasts who are forever cringe btw
