RK ROYAL KLUDGE H81 Hot Swappable Mechanical Keyboard, Triple Mode 2.4Ghz/BT5.1/USB-C Knob Control Wireless Gaming Keyboard Gasket Mounted with RGB Backlit SkyCyan Switch, 75% Layout 81 Keys

It feels great to type on and looks really nice with the RGB. The knob used to switch devices is a cute touch that gives it more of a retro look to me, as opposed to other keyboards I own that just have secondary key functions to do the same thing. The gasket mounting is there...but its really not noticeable unless you use a LOT of force when typing. I cant say if it was the gasket mounting or not, but it does sound a lot nicer (less sharp of a sound profile) than the other keyboard I own of the same brand without gasket mounting. The case is plastic, but the molding is well done and it feels very sturdy. It is a little annoying to open up the keyboard to do some more in depth mods beyond just removing the switches, and that was a bit of the appeal to me, a keyboard on the cheaper side you can play around with. However, its still totally doable to really open it up I just wish the screws were easier to get to. All in all, a pretty decent budget keyboard for those who want to experience one or play around with one.

This keyboard has the crisp snap of a good mechanical switch. The switches and key caps are removeable and hot swappable for full customization. It does come with a few extra switches as well. The knob makes selecting between Bluetooth paired devices (up to 3) and the 2.4ghz dongle a snap. It is not a full size keyboard but the layout and key placement is great. The lighting is super customizable so check the instructions on how to set it up to get the most out of this great device. The battery does last about 6 days with heavy gaming use and its super responsive. My son who is a pc gaming addict said its the best keyboard he has ever used and attempted to remove it from my possession. I ultimately may end up ordering him one so he will keep his spacebar clicking hands off mine.

The tl;dr Its a good board, with some minor flaws. The biggest compromise is RGB, but for the price it excels enough in other areas to compensate. The RGB: It doesnt do yellow. Yellow is hard for budget RGB and this keyboard is no exception. The closest it comes is chartreuse. The keyboard was set to yellow in the picture showing the backlight. The software, though. Wow. Talk about sketchy. Theres no reference to software in the packaging, just a link in the product description. To a Google Drive folder. To an .exe without a publisher. Windows does not like this at all (its not macOS or Linux friendly). However, if you can get it installed, its exactly sufficient. You can change function keys and RGB just fine with it. The build quality: Theres quite a bit more deck flex than Id like for a 75%. Its not entirely unexpected at this price point, but Ive seen budget keyboards with higher build quality than this. Ive also seen a lot worse. It gets an acceptable for this one. Im not going to complain and I am not dissatisfied. The style: This confuses me. It has nice, modern keycaps. Nice bright white with darker accents. Then the chassis is retro inspired. Theres nothing wrong with either one. The chassis looks well retro and the keycaps are nice, but together its an odd match. The layout: Its a 75% layout. Pretty normal for one, which is nice if you want to get different keycaps, like ones that match the retro inspired chassis. A little more compact than a TKL, but decently bigger than a 60%. The switches: Theyre fine. Light linear switches. Cherry style. I wouldnt call them high quality but having used several off-brand switches, I can safely say theyre better than any Asus branded switches Ive ever used. If youre really into switches, Id plan on replacing them almost immediately. Im not, so Ill just use the included ones until they get squishy. The keycap and switch puller is sufficient.

Tienen un poco de lag en los juegos, sera perceptible si tienes una pantalla con altos Hz, el software esta bien intuitivo. Para el precio bastante buenos para ser el primer teclado mecánico. muy buenos estabilizadores. Basicamente plug n play, buen diseño, buena iluminación, las fn por default son bastante buenas y multiconexion bastante buena

this is really kinda cool we get gateron browns some of my favorite switches made they have a good tactile feel but with minimal issues while typing i absolutely love these keys i would say get this keyboard if your a mmo player but dont want a full size with the num pad added this fits really well on my desk and if i didnt want max desk space this would be a clutch keyboard to use all the time

This keyboard the color scheme I though online was alot brighter, but it turned out to be alot more muted and neutral colored which I actually enjoy. Feels like an old school look but they have that dark blue/ black and white selection if this isnt your color scheme. This keyboard feautres BT/2.4Ghz/Wired, all worked correctly, no issues at all. I do like that the connection options are on a dial or at least on the front as with their 1800 keyboard to switch between 2.4Ghz and BT, you had to flip over the keyboard and flip a little switch. This would be asking for alot, but to program the keyboard with the Fn and certain keys to swap modes instead and have a volume knob would be amazing. Sublegends/labels for the functions is a nice touch to see. Plenty of RGB modes for you to choose between. The battery display I love how they implemented it as usually I only see a color scale between green to red to identify if you need to charge it but here you get a whole row to show they battery level. The gasket mount design was very interesting to see at this price point. This allows flex when you type in the keyboard so if you type hard/bottom out alot, this will less the pressure youll get back on your hands when you type. You wont see too much flex but it is better than tray mounted. For stabilizers are pretty good except the space bar which is a bit sharp (presumably the wire isnt lubed correctly or its not balanced). They would be easy to modify though if you needed as theyre plate mounted stabilizers. Subjectively, the switches in this keyboard are rather scratchy, but they do pretty good if you want to go the extra mile and lube them or swap the switches out. The keycaps arent the best Ive had, but they are higher quality keycaps in my opinion. Overall, this is great keyboard for those that want a more compact keyboad but dont want to compromise everything to have more space on your desk. Id recommend this to anyone looking for a smaller keyboard but dont want to break the bank. To my knowledge though, people still dont want to spend almost a 100 dollars on a keyboard when you have super cheap membrane keyboards. But you do pay for what you get.

Ill just say right off the bat: in the relatively short amount of time that Ive been diving into the mechanical keyboard hobby (half a year or so), I think this is the best keyboard Ive used so far. Before buying the H81, I originally purchased Royal Kludges RK61 (60%) model with the idea that I would be able to get used to not having dedicated delete, arrow, and F keys, which I realized after a while that I could not. I returned the RK61, though I was left with a very good impression, as it was the first RK board Id ever purchased. I opted for the H81 as its replacement, and Im glad I did. It has done nothing but impress me thus far. First of all, the layout is perfect for me. It has the aforementioned keys I missed on the 60%, and omits all the other dedicated keys I never use (scroll lock, home, insert, etc...), though they can still be accessed through other keys + the FN key for people that want them. Both that and removing the number pad leaves it at a nice compact size of less than even a TKL keyboard. The case itself has a good heft to it, and while it is plastic, it still feels high quality. Also, though its a preference thing, I love the fact that it has a thick bezel. I think thick bezels look a lot better than thin ones. The dust cover is also a nice touch. To be completely honest, knowing that the switches were Royal Kludge-branded, I was fully planning on replacing them with something else (the Royal Kludge switches on the RK61 I had were good, but couldve been better), but as soon as I started typing I fell in love. They are completely free of scratchiness and sound absolutely heavenly thanks to them being pre-lubed. Usually factory-applied lube is not great, or at least not consistent, but in my opinion the Sky Cyan switches in this board feel and sound just as good as Gateron Yellow switches I hand-lubed. The description mentions that these switches are supposed to be like them, but I was skeptical. They definitely annihilated my expectations. The stabilizers are just as good. Buying boards in the past Ive always had to re-lube the stabs, but I was pleasantly surprised that they sounded fantastic right out of the box, no rattling at all, and consistent across all of them. I am absolutely blown away at how nice this board sounds and feels at this price. It is buttery smooth and has a nice thocky sound profile. Im sure the silicone in the bottom of the case also helps with that. Though I have replaced the keycaps that came on this board (as seen in my review photo), there is absolutely nothing wrong with the ones that come stock. They are good quality and they feel great, with the double-shot legends looking nice and sharp. I just had another set that I already planned on using before buying this board. Though I already have a keycap and switch puller, it is still nice that one is included for people that dont have one. Its also nice that a few extra switches are included. The only things I cant comment on are the bluetooth and dongle connections, Ive only used it wired. Other boards that Ive had in the past were good, but I always wanted something more. I think Ive finally found a board that Im completely satisfied with. I dont think you can find a better value in a keyboard for the price. Having had a Skyloong keyboard that sells for more than this one, I think the H81 is nicer. After hearing so much hype around the name Royal Kludge, and now after finally getting to try the H81 and (briefly) the RK61 out for myself, I can say Im a fan. Id say they definitely punch well above their respective price points. I typed out this review using this keyboard and it has been an absolute joy. Bottom line: I would definitely recommend this keyboard, especially if you want one that will sound and feel great right out of the box without having to do any modding.

This is definitely a statement of a keyboard. The colors look better in-person than in the images. If youre a fan of retro electronics, this will be a great addition to your collection. If you like to customize your keycaps, this might give you some trouble since the colors on it are pretty specific. Functionally, its a fantastic keyboard. The functionality dial works well and turns easily. The lights are nice and bright. The switches feel good - nice and smooth with low resistance (I got the silver switches). It is a heavy keyboard - maybe not the best for a lot of on-the-go use.

It was a gift

This is a great value for the amazing typing experience you get on this keyboard. I use it for gaming and writing. I replaced a name brand G915 board with this one because I was looking for something new. There is little to no flex in the board. It is made of plastic, but the quality is good, and it is thick enough where there isnt any board flex. The color options built in are all nice and easily changeable. This board is hot swappable so you can use different switches if you prefer something other than the default linear actuation it gives you. I highly recommend this board for anyone looking for a well-rounded keyboard that will work fine for gaming and writing. It also comes with a keycap remover which is a nice touch!