Royal Kludge RK71 v2 Review |Good Entry Keyboard for under $60. These keycaps should be the standard

The Royal Kludge RK71 is a budget friendly mechanical keyboard that is perfect for people that want to try a board that has a smaller foot print but can't fully commit to the 60% layout. The form factor, bluetooth and double shot ABS plastic makes this keyboard hard to beat at under 60 dollars.
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[@kenneththegreat9090]

I like how he sways left and right while talking

[@Izzy-bt5bm]

@ white + pudding keycaps 🤤

[@basickbuilds2910]

This board was the reason I started looking more into the custom mech scene! 💙

[@bren.r]

Welcome to the rabbit hole, don't fall too deep. You may not think this now but you'll eventually come to terms with spending $400-700 on a keyboard case.

[@basickbuilds2910]

Brendan Rosa oh, I'm already down that rabbit hole 🕳️ but oddly I kind of don't wanna leave

[@lazyfoodie6828]

Same! Im selling my rk71 for a keychron k6 :D

[@basickbuilds2910]

@@lazyfoodie6828 naiissss

[@jeremychoo7343]

@@lazyfoodie6828 but why?

[@linearflight4064]

I really appreciate how honest u are when it comes to sponsors keep up the good work :)

[@rabbymir5934]

This was an excellent review! I love the honest weighing of both the pros and cons of each feature as well as the detail given in this video. This helped me make my decision.

[@gaviestephenbaletin9112]

Im gonna get this for Christmas now i know how it looks like

[@wickee]

Good work for releasing more videos! Enjoy the content and your reviews.

[@jonah8368]

you are going to blow up man, i can tell. keep it up. love the videos

[@JosephTan]

Just got this keyboard last week, and i must say it's worth the price. Anyways, your videos are top tier. 🙌 Waiting for the growth of this channel.

[@LoonA7783]

How was it now?

[@JosephTan]

@@LoonA7783 still happy with it!! i bought sum keycaps too so it would look cooler hahsjahsha

[@kebabcoder6706]

@@JosephTan do you still use the keyboard?

[@vinayaks4774]

How is it now. I want to buy it for gaming, so will it last at least 4 years?

[@JosephTan]

still working but im not using it anymore kasi im always on the go so i changed to a more portable keyboard! @@vinayaks4774

[@KiwiKang]

Beautifully shot video!

[@nanajiloh]

Nice review! Thank you for the close up on the key caps, I've been watching reviews of this keyboard and I still hadn't seen them up close up until now.

[@ikvngdom7512]

Your review was amazing and very informative! I love this keyboard but the only thing holding me back from buying it is that it isn’t hot swappable.

[@james7rr23]

i've been using this keyboard for a while and here are my pros and cons. Pros: Looks really good, the RGB is nice but I keep it on white mode. the feeling of the brown switches is really nice, and allows me to type above previous average. The arrows and page up and page down are really good because it gives you a feeling of a 60 percent, but much of the functionality of a tkl. Cons: The keyboard's bluetooth function has stopped working for me. This could be a faulty model, but it happened around 5-6 months in. The build quality isn't the best, but it does feel the best for the price. The enter key is a little rattly and doesn't have a premium sound. Overall, this keyboard is great. It feels great and works really well for the price. But, the errors for my model, such as the bluetooth and the enter key, this keyboard isn't what was directly advertised. I'd say go for it, because I really do enjoy this keyboard, just make sure your model works.

[@JTTR]

Bummer on the bluetooth problem. If it doesn't work at all, have you thought about removing the battery and adding foam to the case? I was playing around with that and it seems to help improve the keyboard's sound. As for the rattling enter key, you can lift up the stabs from the plate and apply additional lube to smooth things out. Thanks for the comment and long term feedback on the keyboard!

[@haonanzhang6759]

How's the brightness of the RGB? I just bought a drevo caliber v2 which is essentially the same keyboard, but the RGB is really dim.

[@brazeylol]

Yeah it is the same for me, virtually all the stabs in the keyboard are rattly and sometimes my number keys don't work.

[@KT-yl9wc]

@@JTTR so is it possible to remove the battery and still use it as wired? Thanks

[@Jowanneee]

Have been using it for about 1 year now and yeah, the bluetooth mode has been a little wonky as of recently. I think it's a general issue of the RK71 and not just a faulty item. But other than that everythings ok given the price point of the kb

[@Furshia]

very underrated, thanks I was going to buy the sk61 but this looks better (gonna switch keycaps tho)

[@MrBlitzpunk]

In indonesia there's this local brand that made a clone of RK71 called Daxa M71. Which is the exact same thing (even the software) but better! It's got 3-5 pins hotswappable board, comes with stock PBT caps, and has gateron yellows option! The best part it's that it only costs 60$. And there's also a wired version that has all of the above feature except the bluetooth connection and has outemu instead of gaterons for only 40$. It's currently the most popular low budget mech in my country

[@chewbster]

That wireless dongle slot is for models with 2.4Ghz wireless in addition to bluetooth - the top tier RK71 model

[@gamingwithryan4263]

got the keyboard (v2 tri mode one not the one in the video) today and really loving it..the keycap and switch pullers really completes it

[@kujokura]

i actually got this for 36 dollars, it was on sale. its currently shipping and i cant wait!

[@JTTR]

That is a really good price. Where did you pick it up from?

[@ju1ianv1002]

@AshleyRoss where’d you get it from? $40 is a steal lol

[@justiiice]

Really good video. I have been looking for a review like this for months and your video is the only one i've really liked. Keep it up! :D

[@chillcheerio2355]

This helped a lot thanks

[@redm184]

What is the difference between v1 and v2 rk71?

[@destaa9502]

really enjoyed this video. i subbed!

[@peepoopeepoo5519]

I bought this keyboard for $46 on ‘taobao’ (Chinese website) and shipping is around $4^ but depends on where u live, it’s cheaper cause it’s from the factory.

[@r34lfear]

We getting special offer 😂😂

[@darkruby1753]

Does anyone know if I can change the keycaps to sakura-themed keycaps aka custom keycaps with the rk71? Just want to know before I do consider buying this keyboard and having the keycaps not fit. I know the rk61 can fit custom keycaps but not sure about the rk71.

[@noot244]

All of the keycaps seem to be standard size so you should be good to go to change your keycaps.

[@leetrothschild7465]

Of course. I myself have the Ahegao keycaps.

[@james7rr23]

just so yall know, this keyboard is 34 dollars right now on amazon for black friday. keep in mind its only a cool blue tone lighting, but still a steal if you lube this board.

[@Donbros]

I agree that pudding is aesthetically pleasing if you seek max rgb setup. The only thing i am not maxed out fan of it is for it being thinish and thus sounding more on higher pitch side of things

[@manuelcabahug8141]

bad bluetooth, after 5 minutes of sleep mode, it will disconnect. you have to connect the bluetooth again and the problem is when you want to connect it, you have to remove device or forget device in order for the bluetooth to read the keyboard again. this is my routine every now and then.

[@KaizersPOV]

i got mine for 33.94 USD or 2000php at the time it was a clearance sale. best Kb for me especially im playing FPS and i need the desktop real-estate for my moue movements

[@mrED123]

Very good video! This keyboard is a good steal for a price, the switches are... interesting, but it's 60$. Ont thing I would have liked to see was a Bluetooth latency test (cuz gamers) but besides that the video was very professional.

[@MyIzzu1]

Use wired

[@mrED123]

@@MyIzzu1 yeah but your not nessicarrly buying a blutooth keyboard to use it wired, just buy a wired one then.

[@salut0001]

Am a fan of your content! Keep it up man! Is this board hotswappable?

[@user-pg7kk5gu2z]

Thanks man. Decided to pull the trigger on this

[@cloverchips-ym3cu]

How'd it go dude? Planning on getting this

[@user-pg7kk5gu2z]

@@cloverchips-ym3cu Can't complain about anything really. I know they're ABS caps but I could care less and they feel solid to me. Definitely can't go wrong with this board

[@sillykangarod9746]

I literally just got this keyboard a few hours ago! I got the red switches for roughly around $20. My only gripe is that whenever I switch to bluetooth mode, then switch back to wired mode and hook up the included USB Type C cable, the software doesn't recognize my keyboard being connected and just says "No Gaming Device Found" Workaround is that I have to reset the keyboard to factory settings, then connect it back to my PC. :(

[@sillykangarod9746]

OMG ok, I just finished watching the entire video! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EXPLAINING THE SOFTWARE SIDE! That's why the software doesn't see the keyboard even if it was connected. Lol. Left the FN+P on another state. Lol.

[@JTTR]

Yeah! Really confusing at first. I'm glad this helped you out.

[@uoieavillanueva5806]

AWESOMEEE MAN!!!!

[@RaveCoaster]

bruh your videos are vibe men

[@wutttt7661]

What are those TTC switches exactly? How do they compare to outemus and kailh switches? I have rk61 and they have ttc switches.

[@suwee4550]

how to tell the difference between version 1 and 2

[@taneshisaac5983]

can you do rk61 vs rk 71

[@thenoddy7]

Just bought this last night to go with a new PC build 🥰 found this really helpful thank you! Can you toggle the side LEDs off completely while the RGB on the keys stays on?

[@DarkH4X0]

I'd like a good mech keeb TKL under $100 with hotswappable switches and standard size keycaps PBT double-shot. I don't mind RGB, I'd prefer good quality keycaps like the ones from Leopold keebs, 100% PBT double-shot

[@patbautista5632]

hi, i just bought this keyboard thanks to your review! anyway, i'm having difficulty downloading the software but i'll try again. how will you know if your keyboard battery is low? i prefer using the bluetooth connection. also, how do you charge it? just use the USB that comes with it and plug it?

[@patbautista5632]

can you also program ng fn keys? like adjust brightness/volume etc? i'm trying to press the function keys and it does a different thing lol

[@calebramos8858]

@@patbautista5632 do you know what you need to know now?

[@clipinsight682]

Fn key will keep blinking when the battery is low.

[@IvanNgTY]

I'm new to mech keyboards so I hope this isn't a stupid question: If I keep the switch OFF, can I use it wired and still keep all the functionalities? Or does it have to be turned on regardless of wired or wireless config?

[@KT-yl9wc]

Up

[@dannedejesus]

Up

[@masyhurizal]

No problem, I turn it off all the times since I rarely use the Bluetooth

[@clipinsight682]

You can use it wired just turn it off, so the computer will recognized your keyboard. You can't use wired mode when the keyboard is on only turn it on when using bluetooth

[@dawginn_]

ik this is a really weird question but do u know the length of the board, if u still have it?

[@Felixson2004]

I need this keyboard

[@Felixson2004]

Soon i will buy it

[@Hashtronaut420]

What do you think about the rk68 being a great bang for your buck hotswappable kb? Greats vids tho!

[@maloneskie8633]

yall should try blitzwolf , very recommended

[@shiro5057]

how do u only have 6.66k subs

[@mortis9023]

On amazon this keyboardf has a ton of issues of dying after 1-2 months. only 1 month warranty. it looked great and was only 36$ after a 19$ coupon but I went with another one because I don't wanna risk it

[@andrewzhen113]

I was very happy and In need of a keyboard but, as I set it down on my desk the corners were uneven and the magnets kept on falling off. Overall it’s a great board but the creation is very disappointing.

[@nixiepixie455]

Why some the sides are blue while some are white

[@nixiepixie455]

Where can i find the file?

[@kenzirdab8576]

5:49 Spacebar: CLACCC

[@sou_desu8587]

Cant afford expensive ones so i think imma get dis

[@TheOneFu33]

Please tell me how do I disable the power sleep mode? I want my k71 to be lit up at all times while on Bluetooth and not go to sleep after 1 minute.

[@richard-mai]

Hi, is the caps lock key lit up when pressed?

[@piglet3738]

question how to screen shot in rk sevenrty one and i have a problem of that keyboard because i cant type hashtags and numbers

[@rubixpubes57]

Nice vid

[@pawdaone9322]

my rk71 has pid of "PID_2203", I downloaded all the software, none of them worked. help

[@sylrine6537]

what song is that in the intro?

[@MiDnYTe25]

Hi! Do you happen to know about the RK989? I can hardly find anything about it, but it looks so nice and is a full wireless keyboard

[@AndrewWoodford]

I bought the Drevo Calibur v2 instead. I didn’t like the RK logo on the front.

[@zepty434]

I know its kinda weird but, about 3 years ago you did a video on a keyboard called Tomoko MMC023 and i was wondering, can i change the switches on it ? or at least take them off and put them back ? Am asking this because i want to paint the keyboard without painting the switches by accident XD.

[@JTTR]

To change the switches on the MMC023, you would have to desolder them since it isn't a hot swap keyboard. Painting that board will be a hugeee pain. Maybe you could mask the top area off to make it look like a black plate to avoid the switch area completely.

[@zepty434]

@@JTTR Thanks for the answer ! i may just buy the RK61 since its that cheap.

[@jimmy7146]

@@zepty434 the rk61 also isnt hot swappable

[@zepty434]

@@jimmy7146 i know its fine

[@ilikepotatos8565]

I got this keyboard to replace my ducky mini which died. Honestly this keyboard kinda made me question why I even paid over £100 for the ducky.

[@nanami436]

There are some stores that sells rk71 that is only capable to connect to 3 devices. Can someone explain to me why is that? Is it fake?

[@Aardus]

do you know what is the shortcut keys printscreen to RK71 keyboard? ASAP

[@prodota7205]

are there 2 versions of this keyboard? v1 and v2? what's the different?

[@pauluscedrickdeguzman2524]

How to do printscreen on this please? lol I own a rk71 and do not know how to do it

[@amiodarone3154]

Okay so I got this keyboard bc of this vid and now I noticed that when in bluetooth mode, the keyboard goes into powersaving after 1 minute of not using it and it turns off the backlight. Do you have any idea how I can turn off the powersaving mode? I want to see the backlight even when I am not working bc they’re just really beautiful. Thanks!

[@iavyy]

do you have more pics of this keyboard without those side accents? i think you removed them in some parts of the video

[@winnn5194]

Are there any indicators if it is fully charge other than the space bar flashing 5X? it is very easy to miss especially when im not using it. Older models turns the space bar red when fully charged, but mine does not.

[@shafeeahmed8167]

I cant dlode the soft how can I do it now

[@kwispykweme8791]

Are all switches TTC? Banggood say there are red, brown, ad blue switches but nothing specific

[@puffball2059]

Anyone else notice the U and Y are swapped at 10:00

[@JTTR]

I'm pretty sure I've mixed up keys in all of my videos haha.

[@drinajonson5929]

is the light the same as mine? even if I set the brightness to max it is still not too bright compared to my redragon draconic k530.

[@chs2000c]

So I got the hyperx pudding keycaps for my RK71, and for some reason, the PAUSE and PG UP and way higher than all the other buttons. Any idea why and how to fix it?

[@harshithn4582]

What is the reason of keeping a place for the usb receiver if they not giving one

[@victoraudricmendoza8577]

Can I have the link where you download the software?

[@tonyrobles5499]

Rk71 over the Rk68?

[@datboyandrei]

do the media keys work for windows?? sry if he alr said it in the video

[@neksoos_]

how do you only have 7k subs

[@spamysubi]

How do the RK68 and RK71 compare? I'm debating between the 2

[@tonyrobles5499]

Same here what did you end up getting?

[@megustaisaac]

are the RK71s hotswappable?

[@klex7169]

Which type of switches did you use in the sound test I am trying to buy a keyboard that’s sounds really nice to the ears.

[@JTTR]

The sound test had the RK71 with the stock ttc blue switches and an older Poker 2 with cherry blue switches.

[@cloutalert7968]

is there a way to keep the lights on? mine turns off every minute and to turn it on i need to touch a key.

[@TheGamerbond]

Amazing

[@pickle7433]

How did you remove the side panel when you were talking about the RGB?

[@jonimaedelossantos5468]

does anyone know how to use the F key numbers on top im trying to write numbers and underscores but it keeps adjusting my screen brightness

[@DuyNguyen-oj9mb]

I want to replace the battery for my rk71 but I'm not sure which type of pin fits the battery connector. Do you have any idea?

[@gerryg6439]

Wait, so if you use it wired, will it still count as charging? and have a red led lightup? That will be annoying.

[@globesnow6377]

Can we get a review for the rk68 65% keyboard next ?

[@aphae]

This keyboard looks exactly like the Drevo Calibur V2

[@alni89]

It is also the same as the Havit KB496L ^^ . The Havit variant can also come with a EU Nordic/ISO key layout, which is important to me. Also the Havit variant/brand is available in online stores in my country (while the RK or the Drevo is not).

[@skysaber89]

They are the same keyboard, I have both. The only difference being the keycaps that come with them.

[@aphae]

@@skysaber89 The Drevo keycaps were awful. I had one and best choice you can do is change the keycaps fast

[@skysaber89]

@@aphae I agree wholeheartedly. The day I got it I was pretty disappointed with the stark contrast in keycap quality between the drevo and rk. I changed mine to the HK gaming pudding keycaps, which are a moderate improvement.

[@jmoz9347]

How is the input delay when comparing wireless mode and wired mode

[@dwzA12345]

Hi, can check with you if you had managed to download the software for this keyboard? thank you.

[@ravengonzales259]

rk71 or anne pro 2? 😊

[@ambidaearllawrencep.9174]

Pref if you need dedicated keys

[@gerryg6439]

is rk using cherry brown? if not，can i change cherry keycap on it?

[@user-zj9nk6nq2p]

what switches are you using and are they hot swappable?

[@sunnymist1198]

Do anyone want to answer a question? I want to save for either a laptop, mouse and maybe a headset or keyboard, mouse and maybe a headset again that i can connect to my tablet What do you guys think this would help me a lot and give me a boost to know what to save money for!!

[@liaa2380]

How does the rgb light compared to RK61, is it dimmer or the same?

[@ansonn_]

Anyone know if u need to press fn and arrow keys at the same time for the arrow keys to work, or can I just press the arrow keys by itself for it to work?

[@denistigrex2697]

excuse me but where is the link to the software? hehe

[@xenngonzales]

How to use function keys like f1 f2 f3

[@amirrezahabibi2479]

rk71 vs gk61?? what are youre thoughts