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

Just a disclaimer, this is my first mechanical keyboard. This thing feels solid and types so smoothly, input for gaming is instant. I am using it in wired mode which would be best for gaming but if you want you can use Bluetooth or wireless connectivity for 3 devices. Just turn the knob to the number and it swaps over. The lighting is amazing, especially since I was using a single colored full size board before. Lots of modes and you can change between single colors and rgb. Ill update if I have any issues but so far this is close to perfect. The space bar is louder than the other keys so I might look into an insert to dampen sound but thats it.

This is my second RK keyboard. The first one is RK84 with red switches and the second one is this, 81 keys with sky cyan switches. Im very pleased with the RK81. first thing is that the sound is great without modding. I modded the RK84 by myself and the sound and the feeling is great, of course, but the RK81 even does not need to do that. sky cyan switch is slightly heavier than the red switch, and I kind of like it. One thing I want for this keyboard is that the knob would have been nicer, like with a metal frame. Hope that at least this company would sell the metal knobs for replacement. I think that will make this keyboard much fancier in the current price range. The battery is enough for me, I think. Not super long, but not too short-live. will use this keyboard for about weeks and probably then I can update my review.

Very nice and quite keyboard and very well nade

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

I havent used a true, clunky mechanical style keyboard since I retire my IBM Pentium computer one hundred years ago tomorrow. The keys are big and feel great. The base is weighted and does not slip when you use it. But there are all the modern conveniences including a little dongle so you can connect wirelessly. A prominent selector button allows easy switching between devices--up to 6. More than an old IBM computer keyboard, this really feels like typing. You get satisfying tactile feedback in the form of crisp clicks as you type. Its big. A thick monster which is proud of its heft and ready to party. Even the colors remind me of a 1959 Ford Fairlane... The tech and quality is all there and the style as well.

It was a gift

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.

Overall it’s a solid keyboard for the price. Has a solid battery life and sounds decent out of the box without any modifications done to it. Looks really clean. Only downside for me was the RGB was not the best. The white looks blue and other colors look off. Other than that it is a solid Keyboard for the price.

Really well built keyboard and very aesthetically pleasing, the stock sound is also amazing.

This is now my daily use keyboard for work and fun. The dial for selection of devices is nice and tactile, it wont turn on if you dont want it to and softly snaps into place for each mode. The software is nice as it lets you change colors for all modes, as well as the sleep settings (this works over 2.4 and Wired, I have not tested BT with software changes) The battery life seems really good as well. USB dongle is magnetically kept on the back of the keyboard if not used. The sleep settings work well, and you dont lose your first keystroke when it wakes up from sleep. It has two leveling feet levels, which is nice since sometimes I want it a bit less angled for work, but more angled when playing games. It sounds good out of the box. There isnt any gasket movement, and if I didnt know it was in there, I would guess it wasnt in there, as it is very stiff, but it is helping the sound for sure. My issues with this are the switches, and the charging indicator. The switches (SkyCyan) are weird. They feel like a progressive Yellow switch. They are light for the first ,5mm of travel, then are a bit stiffer to actuation, and then to about the same weight as a yellow for bottom out. The light initial travel makes them feel a little mushy sometimes. Im looking to see what I want to swap with, but the ones it came with are workable for the time being. Just not my style of switch. Id never tried these before this keyboard. My other gripe is the charging light. If you have the keyboard plugged into USB power, and the keyboard goes to sleep, the indicator goes out as well. You wont know if it is done charging until you go to type again. If the keyboard is plugged in, Id like to see this light be lit regardless if the keyboard is sleeping since its plugged in. It really is a minor thing, but something I did notice. Other than the two things, one being subjective, I really do like this keyboard a lot. Ive been using it for work and play and have had no issues with either.