One of the Best Budget 65% Boards! Royal Kludge RK68 Review
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 พ.ค. 2024
- Royal Kludge RK855 Mechanical Keyboard: bit.ly/34tpZs3 (Banggood)
$52.99 coupon code ：BGCNRK855 (CN warehouse)
Banggood app: banggood.app.link/RVbMvOdJ86
10 % off coupon code: BGTOMEX (for all keyboard and mouse without discount)
0:00 Intro
0:36 Price and alternative name - cat cameo
1:16 What's in the box?
1:55 Design differences from RK61
3:20 Layout - 65% and all of its greatness
4:00 Sublegends, Win/Mac compatibility
4:33 Win lock and Macro keys
5:00 Bluetooth 5.1
5:15 Keycaps
5:40 Missing some functions :(
6:26 RGB Lighting
6:57 All the effects at 2x speed
7:44 How to do the RGB stuffs
8:00 Switches - What is this TTC?
9:25 Stabilizers - pre-lubed
10:13 BT connection
10:49 Macro recording
12:15 The Verdict!
13:00 Typing demo - TTC Blues
14:01 Thank you, guys!
AFFILIATES & REFERRALS
---------------------------------------------------
►geni.us/jMvFf (list here)
►Amazon Prime: geni.us/X7g0p
►Audible Free Trial: geni.us/quZWd
►Drop: drop.com/?referer=NX5HHX
►Mechanical Keyboards: mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/...
►Glorious PC Gaming Race: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=108486...
►KeBo Store for lube and accessories: kebo.store/?ref=switchandclick
►Kono Store for desk mats, keycaps, switches, and more: kono.store/?rfsn=4555561.d983c2
►My Filming Gear Kit: kit.co/bvan1412/my-camera-and...
►Music by Epidemic Sound, Try it here: www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
OTHER PLATFORMS
---------------------------------------------------
Twitter: / switch_click
Facebook: / switchandclick
Instagram: / switch_and_click
Discord: / discord
FOLLOW OUR OTHER CONTENT
---------------------------------------------------
Jake Harrington: / @switchtech9767
Our website: switchandclick.com/
Channel donations, only if you ever want to: paypal.me/switchandclick?loca...
MAIL US
---------------------------------------------------
Email us at hello@switchandclick.com (Business Inquiries Only, Thanks!)
Mail us at:
Jake and Betty, LLC
11611 W. Airport Blvd Suite H #291,
Meadows Place, TX 77477
Jake and Betty, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and the Creator Program for Mechanicalkeyboards.com, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com and mechanicalkeyboards.com. As an Amazon Associate and a MechanicalKeyboards Creator, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. All prices and star-ratings mentioned during the videos are at the time of purchase and what it was when we bought it, they may not be representative of the current data involving the products specified. Links starting with geni.us will most likely lead to Amazon.
Just for info, they just update the board and this Keyboard is now hot swappable. For the price it's very cool!
Thanks for the info!
I'm thinking on getting one, but I wonder if Amazon has the new or previous batch.
@@zNoah They have the new batch, im just wondering if its optical or mechanical.
@@yourweeklyuploader93 Looks mechanical to me. They are RK branded.
Where do you buy switches for it or can you use cherry red switches
Great review, appreciate the hard work that went into the detailed breakdown of the RK68!
I didnt know about this. I’d pick this up. Im quite satisfied with my RK61, but I realized that I need something with dedicated arrow buttons. Now this is something I need
Wow this channel has become so much better! It looks more professional.
Glad you think so!
Need some thocc amsr before the full review
So I got a quick question with the rgb it seems on some of them it doesn’t work and I’m hoping mine will have rgb
Well I guess not really a question
@@zurkleyhere2332 yo it comes with different option that you can choose
I never liked my RK61 when I first got it but it's grown on me. I love it now. Love the mini form factor and minimalistic styling. Drivers are a little buggy to get working but once it's set up it's fire.
Thanks for sharing!
I just picked up the RK84 a month ago and could use some help. I use it wired but it takes forever to connect to my PC on start up. My switches are set to off but it goes through a routine of trying to wirelessly connect Everytime I boot it up (and press a key to wake it up). Only eventually switching to USB once it gives up on wireless..is this normal?
Love these time stamps! Thank you.
You are so welcome!
This video was super helpful to me in finally deciding to get this board. I've read that the PCB has bulging LEDs that make some switches incompatible, do you know if that interferes at all with Cherry Profile keycaps? Thank you so much!
Thanks for the recommendation. I decided to get one of these as my first mechanical 65% and I'm really impressed. I've got blue switches on mine, and they sound and feel awesome.
Nice!
Are they super loud?😅
@@tonyrobles5499 Yes they are loud, but feel and sound sooo satisfying. Kind of ASMR, but obviously YMMV.
What about the lifetime pf the keyboard?? Does it last long enough??
What you think of the blues after a year? I loved them at first but DESPISED them in about 6 months lol
I love this keyboard. I bought the RK G68. I love the red switches that it comes with as they are little heavier than Gateron Reds. I personally like the asthetic of the RK 61, but I can't live without arrow keys and Del/PgUp/PgDn.
What the diffrence between rk68 and rk g68
@@jakubmatecki9583 ik I'm a bit late but I'm pretty sure the rk g68 has a usb 2.6 ghz connector, a usb hub on the back, and only for an extra 10 or so dollars.
@@jakubmatecki9583 also it is hot swappable, meaning you can remove the switches without a de-soddering gun, and its battery life is double of the original
me too im choosing right now between RK61 and RK68 - the arrows are deal breakers for me
@@blockednostril5962 both keyboards are hotswappable. Idk if you knew that but it sounded like you were only talking about the g68.👍
i literally just got my rk61 today and the keebs sound is therapeutic
not sure if the keycaps are different between models, but the red 68 (TTC) sounds nicer than the red 61 (Outemu) to me
love the background jazz and lounge music!
Thx
This really helped me because i was hesitating to buy it but you really showed me every feature it gives me and a good look what are pros and cons i really enjoyed this and i hope many people can support you because this video was absolutely amazing! ❤
I'm glad I could help!
Your videos are so enjoyable to watch! Amazing job
My K552 was causing Problems after a couple of Months. Ghosting on the Spacebar/D Key, got sick of it and returned it and bought a K68 on your Recommendation. So far it's Amazing it being a hot swappable keyboard makes it even better! Looking forward to Modding it myself in the Future :)
I just got the RK68 wired (detachable USB C) variant of this keyboard. The RGB is much brighter than shown in the video, though that may have been settings or lighting for the camera. Also on my keyboard there are no physical markings for switching mac/win nor macro labeled keys but the functionality is there. I like this as it's a cleaner look. Currently the software for the RK68 is just a splash screen (go figure). The RK71 software can be used, there are more steps of brightness but actually setting it to brightest will not make it any brighter than out of the box (at least for me) and it is hard to compare setting in software and then keystroke setting as they seem to just override each other (they are not in sync and the software dose not update if you change it on the keyboard). Anyway, the max 5 keyed setting is brighter on mine. I have the sudo Blue switches and they are nice to type on (I am on macOS 11) but confusing as in the manual it says "Optical" switches. Overall I like the keyboard but think it is overpriced. The company makes many variants including a new one with hot-swappable switches, bluetooth, RF, and USB ports but they mixed it up in a bad way like giving it only 2.4 bluetooth. I don't know what is up with that :/
Is it still working?
Great video!
Torn between this and k6 hot swappable. This sounds like the best bang for the buck. Looks like k6 is better for the long term but the keyboard height is holding me back.
What did you buy in the end? I am torn between both as well and I want to change the switches to tangerine but I found a comment here that said the tangerine switches don’t fit in the RK so….
i got the gateron red variant of this keyboard and it surprised me with the nice stock typing experience! the stabilizers were prelubed and sounded really good. i did add foam and lube into the switches and now it sounds even better.
Thanks for sharing!
Is the keyboard hot swappable
@@ibarelywatchyoutube4079 old model didnt but the new model is hot swappabble watch consumer tech review video on unboxing of rk68 and in his description he has the link to hotswapabble version (new one)
@@ibarelywatchyoutube4079 yes, it is hot-swap but some switches don’t fit due to the plate.
Great video! I appreciate how you segmented it
I appreciate that!
Your vids took got me to buy soldering rods and leads to modify my own keyboards!!! thanks alot
I LOVE the music you pick for your Videos
Thank you very much, I've been waiting for this review. Will you reviewing the reviewing the other RK G68/ RK 837 keyboard? It's almost identical to this keyboard but it has a removable top cover and I think it also has a bigger battery.
Probably not. But we will be reviewing the S68 which is an RK68 with optical instead of mechanical switches...someday
I was hoping for this as well. Just saw the 837 but I can't see any discussion about it unfortunately.
Just found your channel, I really appreciate your work and your kind personality :) keep going🤘
Thank you! Will do!
damn. as a linear user, i really like the crisp blues ttc switches sounds
Typing this on an RK68. Absolutely loving this keyboard. Smooth like silk, my favourite to type on right now. Just perfect.
What switch are u using?
can you use it wired? or do you need to use it only in bluetooth. I prefer wired for input lag
@@JaddyOG u can use it wired
I wish someone would do a review of the updated version of the rk68 on Taobao, the rk387. I think it comes with a better battery (3180 mAh), a detachable frame, and cherry mx switches
RK seems to buy whatever switches are cheapest at the time of re-supply, as they have used Kailh, Gateron, Jixian, Outemu. Apparently Kailh makes the RK branded switch.
is there a source for 'kalih makes RK branded switch'? thanks
To be fair the whole purpose of buying hot swappable keyboards are to pick and choose your switches, so them getting the cheapest switches is probably a good thing since it also lowers the price of the product.
hmmmm i need to ask, can i switch to outemu switches for rk68 specifically? been planning to get this keyboard and also planning to change the switches to outemu... i dont even know if outemu switches can replace the switches cuz ppl usually replace TTC switches with either cherry mx or gateron switches...
I just discovered your channel...I've been looking to try a mechanical keyboard. Amazing reviews!
Thank you!
Great review! Mine just arrived today (no manual unfortunately, and nothing to be found on RK's website). Do you know if it's possible to switch between wired/wireless mode without toggling the switch on the bottom?
Thanks in advance!
Just bought the rk68 and they’re great for the price!
As a developer, I would say the Rk68 suits me better. I initially got the RK61 but realized that I work with the ? and / symbols a lot, so I returned it and got the RK68 instead. I love how it feel so far.
hi i got question are u not able to use the ? or / keys? how do u use them because idk if i should buy the rk61 if it doesnt use ? and /
@@ZayyanAmir7MU Those symbols are actually integrated into the up arrow key (you can search for the RK61 image for more info). They are usable but required some toggling between regular keys and arrow keys, which takes extra effort from me while I need to access them more frequently. If you don't use them as much, I think you should get it.
@@ZayyanAmir7MU you can, that dude toggled the arrow key on all the time. What you need to do is press Fn + Enter to turn off arrow key.
Is it working fine now?
just ordered it . im hyped ab it
Thanks for the review!! it helped me a lot, im gonna buy this kb and sub to you
Thanks for the sub!
Sick Keyboard I'm thinking of picking it up! Just one question, does the rk68 have a software? For like rgb, macros, etc. I'm just wondering since the rk61 has a software. Thanks!
thank you!! i lost my manual and my BT disconnected lol great help with reconnecting my BT
i purchased a few of these because i really enjoyed the first one i bought. My first one came with gateron swiches but the others came with ttc and their own rk switch. it was a little bit disappointing. Consistency is my only problem with their keyboards
was there a huge quality difference between the switches?
Great video. Can you make a comparison between this and the hyperx alloy origins 65? Or say which one you'd prefer?
Another great informational video!! Could you do a comparison between this keyboard and the keychron k6? I'm planning on purchasing a 65% keyboard and want to figure out which one is the best
I would get this UNLESS you want the hotswap K6, then go for the K6
For anyone getting this keyboard for hot swapping the switches: there may be a chance it doesn’t actually fit because the pcb lights are a bit to high so some switches may not fit
I did find out the unfortunate way
Do you mean they physically don't fit or just scuffed lightning?
@@OK-ri8eu my c3 tangerines physically could not fit because of the pcb lights
Does the gateron switches work?
Do cherry mx switches fit?
@@SweetMelaninn he prob wont know since he only has the tangerines
I just picked this board up & did an unboxing. I'm not as experienced in this at the moment so if they want more details I've left them a link to visit your channel for more info.
Thanks so much!
Will you be seeing the 2021 version by any chance? and if so will you be making a review on it?
Amazing - deserves a sub :D
Hi, does the caps lock key stay lit when pressed?
Finally. Thank you
You're welcome
Hi im choosing between this and k6, does this keyboard not have function such as adjust volume, media keys(pause, next, previous). I use those a lot.
Randomly bought this and saw if you reviewed it. I like it more than the k3!
These keyboards are pretty good for modding. I got the RK61 got to do lots of modding at low cost
What mods do you do?
Great review, subbed and ordered one using your link 👍 how far is the Bluetooth range? Can I sit on my couch about 6-8 ft away and still game with no latency? Also would you have a site that you would recommend to buy aftermarket keycaps for these? Thanks..
yeah that will be fine
I just bought this from Amazon so thanks for the review. Hopefully my version, as claimed in the ad, has hot-awappable switches. I saw a few reviews on there that said theirs was soldered. Also heard its impossible to find warranty info. Oh well. Hope mine lasts after 30 days
How much did u buy it for?
Where can I buy key caps for this keyboard? I am not sure what type of key caps should I buy for this?
Nice video! Thanks
Love your videos :)!
Thanks for the review! Would Pudding keycaps work for this? ✨
Yeah they should but check to make sure you have all the keycaps you need
She used to be so shy in her videos now she screams the heck out and I love it
Esse é o melhor teclado que já tive, embora não tenha tido muitos teclados mecânicos, o tamanho, o som das teclas, a praticidade, a usabilidade, a adaptabilidade a outros sistemas operacionais, o preço, tudo me agrada nesse teclado.
bom saber! :) eu comprei um, chega amanhã. estou super animada rs
I've watched so many of your awesome videos. I just got the RK 65% -- and I'm back now listening to your typing samples. Switching from a laptop keyboard (years) to this with brown switches, I'm feeling "meh" about the feel typing.... whole thing sounds hollow. Trying to sort out if blues would feel better (or just be noisier). You do a great job with your reviews and demos!
I think the CNC aluminum version of the board looks great. I will be picking one up very soon. I expect it will need some work to get what I want out of it, but it's inexpensive enough for what it is.
The pro model is on a limited time flash sale at Amazon for $60. I just bought two :)
Love ur channel.
Thanks!
Been loving your channel!
Had a question I was wondering if you could answer:
Have you tried swapping out the switches on this board?
I've seen a few posts that say the RK68 LEDs bulge out a bit on the board and make a lot of switches incompatible.
I was thinking of picking up this board for its budget hotswappable feature, but am somewhat concerned if I won't be able to swap in silent reds, for example.
Thanks in advance!
The LEDs are actually slightly recessed in the pcb.
@@SweatedPear thanks! I ended up pulling the trigger on the rk68, hoping I'd just deal with any issues as they came up. This is reassuring to hear!
@@jdzl glad I could help! It's honestly a pretty great board for the price. With some foam and lubed switches, it sounds really nice. Avoid their software though. I was changing the lights on mine and it completely bricked my board. Had to get it replaced.
@@SweatedPear oh yikes. Good to know! I'll look for a workaround.
Chinese Taobao has now RK68 option with Cherry MX switches (no hot-swap). Bought one for 45 USD and MX Reds, hope it will be good.
Thanks for the reviews! I'm looking for an 80% keyboard for working at coffee shops on a windows and mac laptop. Would you recommend the K2 or RK84?
Rk84 is better
@@vikramsathish1245 Thank you so much!
i love your channel..so sincerly
Hey can you review RK G68 Hotswap Keyboard. Thank you :)
I was strongly considering this or the DIERYA 65% keyboard when I was first starting out in the hobby... but decided to spend a little more and get the Durgod Hades 68 instead 🐙
is the hades hotswap?
@@martin1649 Unfortunately no... that would make it one of the best entry keyboards, for sure
Great review, i go ahead and bought it after this video and i don't regret it. I got the red switches and they are very smooth and silent. I want to know how do you check the battery status when you are in bluetooth mode?
Nice 👍
hey, I see you made this comment 4 months ago, can you possibly update me on how the keyboard has been? I am thinking of getting this and it would be reassuring to know how its been over time
Really late but I wanted to ask - on Amazon the RK68 says it’s hotswappable. Is that true? Which switches could I replace it with? Idk if you’ll see this but if you do, I would really appreciate insight. Thanks! Awesome video and channel btw. The site is also very professional!
i honestly am having trouble with this myself, but this keyboard is indeed hot swappable. with anything that’s 3 or 5 pin, but i’ve heard that the leds bulge out from under the switch, so you have to get switches that have a rectangle gap under the switch itself that can accommodate the led and fit, on some descriptions of keyswitches sometimes they should say if the keyswitch accomadate leds, like “support for flush and certain protruding leds” and if the keyswitch doesn’t work it should say “protruding leds will not fit with bottom housing” or something like that, hope this helps
Can you replace them with cherry red mx and if you can what type of cherry's and where can I get some. Also is it compatible with ps4
I found the way to adjust media functions on Windows. You firstly need to lock number by pressing Fn Left Ctrl, and after that you're able to use media by pressing Fn + F7/8/9/10/11/12
what about mac - does anybody know?
New upgrade, the RK837/G68, lots of new features, thinking of getting one for myself hehe.
Here in the Philippines, its about 2,400 - 2800 Pesos, which is around $25-35
Hi, so rkG68 is just an upgraded version of rk68?? Tnx!
@@JvFan-rx5fl Yes. The RK855/RK68 is a non hotswap rgb backlit dual mode 65% keyboard, while the RK837/RKG68 is a hotswappable, rgb or white backlight, tri mode (bluetooth, wired, 2.4ghz) with removable bezels. There are some videos of it in TH-cam!
Cool, I checked this out when I was looking for my first! Some really crazy prices out there if you can get over switches and other shortcomings. Usually budgets have nice features like this 1 though so it kind of offsets.
Very cool!
Does this board have software where i can assign keys (like make a key adjust the volume)
Thanks
you should make a review of the va87m! i am thinking of getting that keyboard, so it will be nice to have a detailed review on that one.
Coming soon, but anyways, it's like the best. So if you are thinking of it, do it
@@SwitchandClickOfficial ok! thanks for the reply. would you recommend the va87m over ducky one 2 tkl?
Hi.. Betty & Jack.
I really need your recomendation here.
I recently looking for a full size mechanical keyboard that has a 2,4ghz dongle.
do you have any recomendation?
I do really need the numpad, and i need my keyboard connected wirelessly using 2.5ghz usb dongle.
Because according to many reviewers, bluetooth connection are not that stable.
It would be very helpful if you can recomend me a few option.
Thanks in advance.
RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Hot Swappable and FANTECH MAXFIT61 Hot Swappable
Which is better without Bluetooth?
Can cherry mx switch be used in both?
Which of the two keyboards is stronger? 💪🤓
Is the case can be upgraded to alu case?? More power to you!
Nice video! You earned a like
I appreciate it!
Good day Mam, nc content, just wanna ask. I am a student who types a lot and game casually, which is the better keyboard to get, this rk68 or the blitzwolf kb1?
Thank you and Godbless.
park
Would you recommend this over tecware b68? Planning to buy my first mech keybs
If you don’t mind me asking what’s the maximum length the keyboard supports?
Is the key caps customizable/removable?
Hi Betty! Can you review the newly released RK837 or RK-G68 (???) which are supposed to be the HOT SWAPPABLE cousin to the RK68? Plus you can remove the bezels to make it low profile. And it costs only $43!!!! 0_0''
I just revieced the RK71 and while everything about it is fine for the price, i'm returning it because there is zero support for multimedia keys on windows 10. Software and firmware updates don't change this, and the other thing is there is no reprogrammable second layer. What a shame, if the media keys worked I would have been happy with it.
Is there a review for the RK84?
how does this compare to the RK G68 which has a larger battery? also have you noticed any bluetooth issues where keystrokes get missed?
I love you asmr. Im here revisiting this video to listen to your voice rather than your keyboard
Does this keyboard come in only with the blue light backlit option? I ordered one but I think I picked only blue light option that they had on the RK61
Which one would you recommend? RK68 or Keychron K6 ?? I want your thoughts.
okay great review!
for someone like me play league of legends i need the (f1/2/3 etc .. ) keys isolated from 123 etc .. keys cuz i both have a different use so how's that works ?
i hope u answer me
then the functionrow-less layout keyboards are probably not for you. unfortunately there seems no easy way to reach both function row and number row on this keyboard
Hi, question , do you still need to HOLD+FN to use ng 4 arrow keys? or its just ready to use or press? thanks!
i ordered this yesterday
Is there a way to prevent the lights from turning off? I noticed they turn off after not being used for a couple of seconds :( Also, sometimes they just suddenly turn off and won't reappear unless I turn off the Bluetooth and turn it back on.
Hi guys :))
I'm getting this as my first mechanical kb, but I want to have the modifier keys, space, and the arrow keys in the old playstation logo colors. I have no idea where to get custom/individual keycaps, or if it would change the board at all. Would it change the sound if they were cheap caps, or does the sound only come from the... things under the cap? Thank you, ik i'm clueless.
i think the keycaps can change the sound itself, i don’t know much but i feel like it would, especially if the keycaps were cheaply made, try getting some thick pbt keycaps, i’ve heard those are good
which one would you recommend between SK64 and RK68? Please reply if possible
Hi ma,am, can I still use the software for macro on this? like the software used on rk61?
Listening a blue switch today it's like listening our teenage favorites musics, you ask yoursef how could you possibly like that before.
at what brightness level did u test the rgb? according to me it was pretty dimm
Hi! Is there a removable frame on this one? For that "floating keys" look?
Does the software allow you to reallocate the keys to other keys? Like can I change the left fn to the menu key instead? Thank you!
Do a cat review what version of cat do you have would by also when was the last update?
Norwegian forest cat
@@SwitchandClickOfficial i have one too! Truly a unique cat
Im going to get this for my birthday