Type in Style! ✨ Unleash your inner retro gamer.
The RK ROYAL KLUDGE S87 is a 75% layout mechanical keyboard that combines retro typewriter aesthetics with modern gaming functionality. Featuring hot swappable blue switches, customizable RGB lighting, and ergonomic design, it offers a unique typing experience for both work and play. Compatible with multiple operating systems, this keyboard is perfect for professionals seeking style and performance.
A**S
Smooth and clacky, but not ideal for typing accurately
This may be a skill issue, but I think this keyboard is great for gaming and being aesthetic, but not the best for typing essays or anything long form. I may get used to it after awhile, but on initial use I find the flat keycap design and flat even level of the design to be hard to use. The key caps are also opaque so the backlight doesn't pass through, so if you're someone that relies on looking down at your fingers while typing, it'll be hard to type anything in a dark room. I'd say I am a heavy game/touch typist so it's not the most crucial complaint in the world and I care more about aesthetics than accuracy
L**T
Haptic Keys Are Fun
I am not a gamer but a writer. I love the circular haptic keys and the rainbow of backlighting. It is easy to type, and it is fun to use. It reminds me of an old-time typewriter minus the hard-to-press keys. This keyboard has a number pad on the right side, which is a must-have for me. The magnetic wrist pad is nice but not necessary. Happy typing.
P**S
Excellent Typing Experience but not without some design issues
This is an attractive keyboard in large part but is somewhat of an unusual combination in terms of the theme. A mechanical keyboard with typewriter style round key caps and blue switches. RGB which is entirely inconsistent with the retro feel of the keyboard overall. Also has side lighting which is pretty bright and has several modes to choose from including turning it off entirely. Keep that manual close though because this keyboard has absolutely no function key legends which is understandable.The typing experience is much better than I would have expected. Uses blue switches which I like but won't use for office productivity due to the noise factor. I find I can type as well or fast on this keyboard as I do on any of my other keyboards. What is somewhat of a miss for me is the legends on the keycaps are all but invisible depending on the angle and lighting. If looking from directly above the keyboard in good lighting generally pretty readable but in anything but good light and from directly above it can be very difficult to make out the text on the keycaps with the reflective nature of these keycaps. This is not a major issue for touch typists but if you are using while browsing the internet for instance and don't have your hands in the typing posture you may find you have to look for that key that from the posture you would not even have to think about but out of posture you may have to look for it and that's when it can be frustrating.Not sure I would use this for gaming necessarily, not to say you couldn't, you absolutely could. Just not sure I would. For me the typewriter/retro look are more for effect than functionality but suspect I would have no problem gaming on this keyboard. Does have adjustable feet for a better typing angle but found it was not necessary, angle is pretty perfect out of the box. Uses USB C and is strictly a wired keyboard but the cable is removable which is a great choice. Hot swappable switches which is a great feature if you need to replace switches or want to try a different switch but will likely keep the blue switches myself keeping it consistent with the typewriter experience.Switches are nice and largely visible below the keycaps which for me is also inconsistent with the retro keyboard intention here. Also noticed that the spacebar has a round mottled appearance right at the point where the key is connected to the switch. Not a huge eyesore but it doesn't have to be to notice it, even if nobody else notices it you will.Not sure I would recommend this keyboard unless purchasing for the look, while it works perfectly well for gaming or typing I would not use it for productivity where I do most of my typing, I would not use it for gaming because the typewriter experience and feel are not consistent with gaming for me.
R**A
A Stylish, Smooth Linear RGB Mechanical Keyboard
The media could not be loaded. This is a very stylish, versatile mechanical keyboard for those on a budget. The keycaps, key switches, and the overall base of the keyboard itself are very high quality and feel great to press. The keyboard I received comes with linear red switches, and although I typically prefer brown switches as I like the tactile feel of them, these switches were smooth, responsive, and quiet to use. The keyboard also comes with a detachable USB-C cable, spare red switches, and a keycap/switch puller.The keyboard has an elegant premium design, but still remains surprisingly lightweight. It also has flip out feet stands to elevate it however you want, and the keyboard also acts as a mini USB hub- aside from the primary connection to your PC, there is a second USB-C port and full sized type-A port for other accessories. The keycaps on the keyboard are flat and have no indentation on them, so that may be an issue for those who prefer the grooves on other keys. The keys themselves feel great when pressing them, as they are smooth, light, and feel like they are floating, in a way. The switches are also much more quiet than my other keyboard, and although these linear switches don't have much of a tactile feel, the lower actuation point and quicker response of these keys make up for it. However, the only downside I noticed with this keyboard, is that due to the shape of the keycaps, it can throw off your hand memory and make you press the wrong key more frequently. For example, typing up short stories, grocery lists, or whatever it may be, can be more inconsistent and I have to pay more attention to what I am pressing so as to not make a mistake, whereas before I could look only at my screen and type with almost complete accuracy. It has also been an issue in a few games, where due to the shape, I have been pressing keys either above or next to the ones I am intending to press. While it may just take some time for me to get used to it, it has been slightly annoying to adjust.Overall, I love the style of this keyboard, and it is much quieter. The RGB lighting is vivid and bright, and even has multiple other styles for you to choose from. This keyboard is an excellent value, as it's as smooth and high quality as much more costly options. I highly recommend giving it a try, just be mindful of the keycap design possibly interfering with your writing technique.
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