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product_id: 221126275
title: "RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 QMK/VIA Custom 60% Mechanical Keyboard, Wired Gaming Keyboard Programmable 61 Keys RGB Backlit Ultra-Compact Hot-Swappable US Layout（Red Switch，White）"
brand: "rk royal kludge"
price: "A$118"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Rk Royal Kludge"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/221126275-rk-royal-kludge-rk61-qmk-via-custom-60-mechanical-keyboard
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
---

# 18 RGB + 8 mono backlight modes 61 ultra-compact keys QMK/VIA programmable software RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 QMK/VIA Custom 60% Mechanical Keyboard, Wired Gaming Keyboard Programmable 61 Keys RGB Backlit Ultra-Compact Hot-Swappable US Layout（Red Switch，White）

**Brand:** rk royal kludge
**Price:** A$118
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⌨️ Compact. Customizable. Command your desk.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 QMK/VIA Custom 60% Mechanical Keyboard, Wired Gaming Keyboard Programmable 61 Keys RGB Backlit Ultra-Compact Hot-Swappable US Layout（Red Switch，White） by rk royal kludge
- **How much does it cost?** A$118 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/221126275-rk-royal-kludge-rk61-qmk-via-custom-60-mechanical-keyboard)

## Best For

- rk royal kludge enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted rk royal kludge brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smooth Operator:** Red linear switches deliver whisper-quiet, lightning-fast keystrokes ideal for gaming marathons and office sprints.
- • **Ergonomic Precision:** Stair-step keycap design reduces fatigue and typos, keeping your hands comfortable during marathon coding or creative sessions.
- • **Custom Command Center:** Fully programmable with QMK/VIA software for personalized macros, shortcuts, and lighting—your keyboard, your rules.
- • **Minimalist Powerhouse:** Ultra-compact 60% layout frees up desk space and maximizes mouse movement—perfect for focused pros and gamers alike.
- • **Light Up Your Workflow:** Choose from 27 dynamic RGB and monochrome lighting modes to match your mood or late-night grind.

## Overview

The RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 is a sleek, ultra-compact 60% mechanical keyboard featuring 61 hot-swappable keys with red linear switches for smooth, quiet typing. It supports advanced QMK/VIA software customization, including macros and RGB lighting with 27 modes, making it ideal for gamers, professionals, and minimalists seeking a powerful yet space-saving input device.

## Description

Compact 60% keyboard with 61 keys, QMK/VIA software support for customization, and hot-swappable switches for a personalized, distraction-free typing experience.

Review: For the money, great keyboard! - I've bought a couple now for my kids. For the price, they are great. Yes, you'll have to learn all the shortcuts for changing colours and definitely the one for resetting it, as you often change the key layout layer accidentally. Button presses don't sound horrible and it has decent response time. Don't expect much from the software though. A Wooting, this is not :)
Review: This keyboard is amazing for the price!! - I bought the RK61 in white and just received it in under 2 days, the keyboard has an amazing look and feel and it’s very sturdy. As for the sound of the switches, I purchased the RK61 with the red switches, these sound very similar if not BETTER than cherry mx reds, this really shocked me. Unfortunately the outer area of the keyboard is built with plastic and no sign of steal or aluminium is seen as my previous keyboard, however for only €60 it’s a complete steal. The software is a bit annoying and finicky to set up but apart from that my purchase was 100% worth it. I URGE you to buy this keyboard if you are looking for a cheap, low response time, 60% gaming keyboard. Even though it is 60% the size of a regular keyboard, it maintains all the normal keyboard features. You can use keys like “insert” and “home” by holding down the new “FN” key along with shift and enter. This keyboard is amazing and 100% worth it to any avid gamer! 10/10 to Royal Kludge and 10/10 To desertcart’s shipping service.

## Features

- ✅ Mini 60% Keyboard: RK61 mini 60% gaming keyboard is a ultra-compact layout with 61 keys makes you a neat desktop with your organized gears on, even folks have nothing to do with Minimalist will dive into its tiny practical design. Tips you might want to know is that keyboard without numpad is most FPS gamers' choice, more spaces left for mouse movements.
- ✅ QMK/VIA Software Support: QMK/VIA is an open-source software designed specifically for keyboards, providing users with convenient and efficient key programming and remapping options. With this software, you can easily customize keyboard layouts, create personalized shortcuts, macros, configure backlight effects, and more. Additionally, IOS computers can use the web version of this software, ensuring a seamless experience and adding personalized charm to your keyboard.
- ✅ Red Switch: Linear Switch, meaning that the force at the beginning and the end of each stroke is nearly identical. The result is a feel that most perceive as "smoother" and "faster" makeing them especially popular among gaming enthusiasts. Red Switch is the best fit switch using in Office.
- ✅ RK61 RGB Keyboard: This 60% rgb keyboad has 18 RGB backlight modes, 8 monochrome backlight modes and 1 full color backlight. These modes will give you more enjoyable when you gaming or typing at night.
- ✅ Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard: RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 is a mechanical keyboard with the scientific stair-up keycap design brings maximum comfort, keeping your hand in a most natural state to minimize hand fatigue after longtime use and help you minimize typos. So it's designed for gamer, office worker, copywriter, programmer, typing teacher and editors.
- ✅ International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B089GN2KBT |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 1,603 in PC & Video Games ( See Top 100 in PC & Video Games ) 95 in PC Gaming Keyboards |
| Brand | RK ROYAL KLUDGE |
| Colour | White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (10,965) |
| Date First Available | 13 April 2020 |
| Form Factor | Red Brown Blue Switch Hot Swappable |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Hardware Platform | Gaming Console, Laptop, PC |
| Item Weight | 560 g |
| Item model number | RK61 |
| Lithium Battery Packaging | Batteries contained in equipment |
| Manufacturer | RK ROYAL KLUDGE |
| Operating System | Windows XP, Windows 10, Windows Vista, iOS, Mac OS, Linux, Android |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 29.2 x 10.2 x 4 cm; 560 g |
| Series | RK61 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** RK ROYAL KLUDGE
- **Colour:** White
- **Compatible devices:** PC
- **Connectivity technology:** USB-C
- **Keyboard backlighting colour support:** RGB
- **Keyboard description:** USB-C Cable
- **Product dimensions:** 29.2L x 10.2W x 4H centimetres
- **Recommended uses for product:** Everyday Use, Gaming, Personal
- **Special feature:** Hot-Swappable
- **Style:** Classic

## Images

![RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 QMK/VIA Custom 60% Mechanical Keyboard, Wired Gaming Keyboard Programmable 61 Keys RGB Backlit Ultra-Compact Hot-Swappable US Layout（Red Switch，White） - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61nghmq8GPL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are the switches hot swappable?**
A: No there not and I don’t think there are any versions from rk that are

**Q: What kind of key caps can be bought to replace the ones that it comes with?**
A: Any keycaps that your prefer, I believe the RK61 comes with an OEM profile

**Q: Does this connect to the pc by usb 3.0 or type c**
A: Hello,

It's the Type-C cable, the cable come with Usb type C to Usb type A

Best Regards

**Q: Where can i find the download for the keyboards software ?**
A: Hi,
You can find the software link in the last point of "About this item" on the product page.

Yours,
Olivia

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For the money, great keyboard!
*by S***A on 4 January 2026*

I've bought a couple now for my kids. For the price, they are great. Yes, you'll have to learn all the shortcuts for changing colours and definitely the one for resetting it, as you often change the key layout layer accidentally. Button presses don't sound horrible and it has decent response time. Don't expect much from the software though. A Wooting, this is not :)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This keyboard is amazing for the price!!
*by B***Y on 15 October 2024*

I bought the RK61 in white and just received it in under 2 days, the keyboard has an amazing look and feel and it’s very sturdy. As for the sound of the switches, I purchased the RK61 with the red switches, these sound very similar if not BETTER than cherry mx reds, this really shocked me. Unfortunately the outer area of the keyboard is built with plastic and no sign of steal or aluminium is seen as my previous keyboard, however for only €60 it’s a complete steal. The software is a bit annoying and finicky to set up but apart from that my purchase was 100% worth it. I URGE you to buy this keyboard if you are looking for a cheap, low response time, 60% gaming keyboard. Even though it is 60% the size of a regular keyboard, it maintains all the normal keyboard features. You can use keys like “insert” and “home” by holding down the new “FN” key along with shift and enter. This keyboard is amazing and 100% worth it to any avid gamer! 10/10 to Royal Kludge and 10/10 To Amazon’s shipping service.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ good keyboard
*by G***W on 22 January 2025*

ive used it for a few months now and changed the switches, to some akko flamingos. the red switch was nice but i didnt like them, its still a really good deal. the main thing is the software doesn't work at all.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-17*