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Review on πŸ”‘ RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK68 (RK855) Wired 65% Mechanical Keyboard, RGB Backlit Ultra-Compact 60% Layout 68 Keys Gaming Keyboard, Hot Swappable Keyboard with Stand-Alone Arrow/Control Keys, Blue Switch, Black - Enhanced SEO-friendly Product Name by Steve Fields

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Great beginner keyboard for enthusiasts

I've just started modding mechanical keyboards and wanted to practice modding on an affordable keyboard before moving on to more advanced (and expensive) keyboards. I found this keyboard and have to say that I have never written a review on Amazon although I have been a customer for a while and I think this is the only order that is my absolute favorite. PROS: Affordable - for $50 you get a fully assembled keyboard and lots of features that keyboard enthusiasts are looking for! This gives you a lot of flexibility to customize and improve. Hot Swap - The main reason I bought this keyboard is because I wanted to try the Gateron milky yellows I smeared on the keyboard, but my previous one didn't fit. is not hot-swappable and I will not be desoldering and soldering new switches to test. Size - I used to have a 60% keyboard and while its size makes it very comfortable, I still found it too small and 75% seems large for my workspace. The keyboard is the perfect size. Lighting - RGB lighting works best. While there's no dedicated software, I think the backlight options on the keyboard are more than enough. The RGB itself is really bright and easy on the eye. Extras - I ordered the brown switches and lo and behold they included extra switches in case one of them broke. The box also included a keycap puller and a switch puller, which is also a nice touch. CONS: Wired - Having been looking for an affordable keyboard for a while, I didn't realize that this keyboard didn't have wireless capabilities (and that's entirely my fault). It's USB-S though, so I'll probably just get a coiled cable so it looks more aesthetically pleasing. in space to reduce emptiness - switches - Gateron Milky Yellows smeared with Krytox 205g0 - PCB patch mod - keycaps are sushi keycaps

Pros
  • Worth the money
Cons
  • Good but not great