RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 60% Mechanical Keyboard with Coiled Cable, 2.4Ghz/Bluetooth/Wired, Wireless Bluetooth Mini Keyboard 61 Keys, RGB Hot Swappable Blue Switch Gaming Keyboard with Software - Black

I'm a founder of a technology startup that writes code for 12-16 hours per day. For the past 9 months I had been using an old, 100% sized, gaming mechanical keyboard. It was serviceable, but it was absolutely massive and was impossible to center on my desk as it would get in the way of my mouse. This caused me to have to twist my body to the left to type and over time it caused discomfort in my back and neck.I finally decided to look for an alternative and fell down the rabbit hole of high-end, split keyboards. I would have gotten one, but they are in the ball park of $300-$450 and I just couldn't justify that price at this point in time. I decided to take a look on Amazon for an affordable option and came across this listing. It was on sale for around $45 and seemed to be an incredible deal for the value. The fancy USB-C cable with the metal adapter was a feature I only ever saw on high-end keyboards and it had both Bluetooth and 2.4Ghz wireless options.I audibly laughed when I opened the packaging as the keyboard is substantially smaller than my old keyboard. It made my old keyboard seem silly in comparison. This keyboard has a nice weight to it and was compact enough to be able to easily fit into a backpack for mobile use. This keyboard is my first experience with red linear switches and it has been wonderful. I barely have to put any effort into pressing the keys and the compact size means I can actually reliably press the number keys without having to double check which keys I'm pressing. I haven't noticed any latency between pressing keys and seeing text appear on the screen.I run Debian 12 Linux on my home desktop and the keyboard worked flawlessly without any setup. It took some time to get used to the multi-function keys but now it feels very natural and I don't miss the extra media keys I had on my old keyboard. One downside of this keyboard though, is the customization software for it is not available on Linux. The instruction manual is pretty decent; however, there is a typo for the English version where it says "Specaial Function Keys" instead of "Special Function Keys".In any case, this keyboard has been a pleasure to use and it's an incredible value for the money. I definitely recommend this keyboard for anyone looking to upgrade their computer setup without breaking the bank.

Got this for my son (he’s 8 & a gamer) and he loves it. One point to note, just hitting buttons on the keyboard randomly may cause the function keys to get reversed. I went online and found the complete overview of this product and it’s a super simple fix. Would def. Recommend. Had product 90+ days and it’s still working just like the day I purchased it.

Get it with Brown switches. amazing.

Updated (October 2022) - the seller reached out to to offer a warranty replacement / refund, so I’ve updated my overall rating to reflect my experience with the keyboard prior to when the ‘A’ key stopped working. I also pulled the keyboard apart to see if I could identify the issue causing the ‘A’ key to not work. There appears to be a broken solder joint on the component that contacts the switch.- - - - - - - - - - Original Review - - - - - - - - - - -As much as I'd like to recommend this keyboard due to the combination of price & features, I'd strongly consider another make & model instead.I purchased this keyboard in January 2022 and used it daily for both work & personal use until the 'A' key spontaneously stopped working in September 2022.Swapping in a known good switch did not resolve the problem and the switch that was installed in the 'A' key position works fine in other positions. Based on this, I'd guess a component came unsoldered from the PCB or something similar.I contacted the product support link that Amazon has attached to my order, but they informed me they are a RK reseller, not the manufacturer. And evidently they weren't the seller for my Amazon order, so they can't provide support...Absent of the spontaneous failure, I'd probably rate this as a 4-star keyboard. Since it broke in such a short amount of time, and I can't get product support, I can't rate it anything higher than 1-star.Unfortunately it looks like this one is just going to end up in the electronics recycling pile.PROS- Supports BT, 2.4GHz wireless (with USB-A dongle) or USB-C wired connection- Supports multiple BT devices (easily switch between them with a key combo)- Supports Windows & Mac- Battery powered allows for fully wireless use- Compact size makes it easy to transport- Red switches have a nice feel & sound- LED lighting & effects are a nice-to-have featureCONS- The keyboard is pretty tall and can be uncomfortable without a wrist rest- Battery life isn't great, especially when LED effects are used- Difficult to find working firmware updates / software from Royal Kludge- The key combos for changing functionality aren't fully documented in the manual (or on-line)- Manufacturer website / product support is difficult (impossible?) to find- Product durability is sub-par (my 'A' key quit working after ~9 months)