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Review on ๐Ÿ’ฅ RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Wired 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - RGB Backlit, Ultra-Compact Blue Switch, Black: A Compact Powerhouse for Gaming Enthusiasts by Beth Olfactory

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Best Spacebar Rattle in Gaming Keyboards

In case anyone is wondering, this RK61 does NOT support Bluetooth but has USB Type C. It looks amazing with backlight and great sound EXCEPT for the big keys (Enter, Space and Shift). unfortunately have a cheap rattling noise. The RGB looks amazing and the software is easy to use but difficult to download as the website (rkgaming) is in Chinese. I love this keyboard, but I have to admit that the loud clicking of the space bar is really annoying (especially while writing this review). For a fun typing experience, I'd recommend looking at something more expensive like Anne Pro or Ducky. I hope to get one when they go on sale. Otherwise, for the price ($49), the RK61 isn't bad. Edit: After only 3 months, some of my most used keys (especially W,A,S,D) stopped working properly, and since this keyboard isn't hot-swappable, I can't easily replace switches. I've tried cleaning, changing the cable, and reinstalling the drivers, but it didn't help much. You can still print with it, but it's too unreliable for gaming. A quick web search reveals that this is a common problem with this keyboard. Instead I took the SK61 which works great and ordered some yellow Gaterons to replace the RK61. Having used the SK61 with the Gateron Reds I now realize how punchy and springy the RK61's sound is. Luckily, RK seems to have switched to Gateron recently, so you should be content with buying newer models. Just make sure Gateron is into it.

Pros
  • Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard: RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 is a mechanical keyboard with a scientific keycap design for maximum comfort, keeps your hand in the most natural state, minimizes hand fatigue after long-term use and helps you to minimize typos. Thus, it is aimed at gamers, office workers, copywriters, programmers, typists and editors.
Cons
  • I won't say anything