One of the Best Budget 65% Boards! Royal Kludge RK68 Review

[@0oIsHio0]

Just for info, they just update the board and this Keyboard is now hot swappable. For the price it's very cool!

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

Thanks for the info!

[@zNoah]

I'm thinking on getting one, but I wonder if Amazon has the new or previous batch.

[@yourweeklyuploader93]

@@zNoah They have the new batch, im just wondering if its optical or mechanical.

[@zNoah]

@@yourweeklyuploader93 Looks mechanical to me. They are RK branded.

[@wolfseek]

Where do you buy switches for it or can you use cherry red switches

[@a9nh]

Wow this channel has become so much better! It looks more professional.

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

Glad you think so!

[@zshinko9617]

Need some thocc amsr before the full review

[@zurkley]

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

[@zurkley]

Well I guess not really a question

[@definitelynotsham]

@@zurkley yo it comes with different option that you can choose

[@aarond531]

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.

[@jakubmatecki9583]

What the diffrence between rk68 and rk g68

[@blockednostril5962]

@@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.

[@blockednostril5962]

@@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

[@SHMcovers]

me too im choosing right now between RK61 and RK68 - the arrows are deal breakers for me

[@expoclashroadto100]

@@blockednostril5962 both keyboards are hotswappable. Idk if you knew that but it sounded like you were only talking about the g68.👍

[@suave-alpaca8412]

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

[@dman1848]

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.

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jpxdude]

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.

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

Nice!

[@tonyrobles5499]

Are they super loud?😅

[@jpxdude]

@@tonyrobles5499 Yes they are loud, but feel and sound sooo satisfying. Kind of ASMR, but obviously YMMV.

[@adithyasajikumar2376]

What about the lifetime pf the keyboard?? Does it last long enough??

[@nuggystan9128]

What you think of the blues after a year? I loved them at first but DESPISED them in about 6 months lol

[@Lunderson69]

Love these time stamps! Thank you.

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

You are so welcome!

[@benng2711]

Great review, appreciate the hard work that went into the detailed breakdown of the RK68!

[@trangbui1910]

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.

[@ZayyanAmir7MU]

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 /

[@trangbui1910]

@@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.

[@DI-qj7se]

@@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.

[@rohanpandit6676]

Is it working fine now?

[@eyedin]

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.

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ibarelywatchyoutube4079]

Is the keyboard hot swappable

[@StealthGamer_45]

@@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)

[@eggpobi]

@@ibarelywatchyoutube4079 yes, it is hot-swap but some switches don’t fit due to the plate.

[@JeffWaynee]

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.

[@SuspiciousFish144]

is there a source for 'kalih makes RK branded switch'? thanks

[@onionwarrior7447]

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.

[@justuraveragegamer2563]

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...

[@ssunii7891]

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

[@OK-ri8eu]

Do you mean they physically don't fit or just scuffed lightning?

[@ssunii7891]

@@OK-ri8eu my c3 tangerines physically could not fit because of the pcb lights

[@Soxsaring]

Does the gateron switches work?

[@SweetMelaninn]

Do cherry mx switches fit?

[@cheebobo]

@@SweetMelaninn he prob wont know since he only has the tangerines

[@666dreamboat]

not sure if the keycaps are different between models, but the red 68 (TTC) sounds nicer than the red 61 (Outemu) to me

[@donaldwang7538]

love the background jazz and lounge music!

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

Thx

[@NuhUhmm]

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.

[@annabellee2325]

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….

[@sjdev7929]

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 :/

[@drimel8276]

Is it still working?

[@gails.7495]

i literally just got my rk61 today and the keebs sound is therapeutic

[@0.03c]

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! ❤

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

I'm glad I could help!

[@rulezzvfx8139]

She used to be so shy in her videos now she screams the heck out and I love it

[@KemetOG]

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.

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

Thanks so much!

[@kaiyo2440]

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 :)

[@jontruong99]

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!

[@mierzabarvezian812]

damn. as a linear user, i really like the crisp blues ttc switches sounds

[@Usernaym]

Typing this on an RK68. Absolutely loving this keyboard. Smooth like silk, my favourite to type on right now. Just perfect.

[@wintermellow2030]

What switch are u using?

[@JaddyOG]

can you use it wired? or do you need to use it only in bluetooth. I prefer wired for input lag

[@wintermellow2030]

@@JaddyOG u can use it wired

[@Unaffiliated1315]

12:40 woah thats exactly what i need... its like she read my mind

[@karlomarkodaniel9726]

Your vids took got me to buy soldering rods and leads to modify my own keyboards!!! thanks alot

[@InfiAaron]

Your videos are so enjoyable to watch! Amazing job

[@kiwichi4488]

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

[@ryanstallbaumer]

Great video! I appreciate how you segmented it

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

I appreciate that!

[@mandy0185]

Just found your channel, I really appreciate your work and your kind personality :) keep going🤘

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

Thank you! Will do!

[@n.lopena3962]

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

[@JvFan-rx5fl]

Hi, so rkG68 is just an upgraded version of rk68?? Tnx!

[@n.lopena3962]

@@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 KZbin!

[@SvenMieke]

I LOVE the music you pick for your Videos

[@andreavfn]

OMG i just bought this keyboard cause the other one cancelled and i am buying this now so i’m here hehe

[@susanstrong2221]

Switch And Click: *Shows cat Cameo* Me: "Ahh Ya see... THIS! This is why I come here."

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

Hahaha thanks

[@anthonytandog9921]

I love you asmr. Im here revisiting this video to listen to your voice rather than your keyboard

[@tranquy2878]

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

[@ConceptoCritico]

what about mac - does anybody know?

[@davitpheikrishvili95]

just ordered it . im hyped ab it

[@Omar-ok6et]

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

[@mouliknanda]

was there a huge quality difference between the switches?

[@880User088]

These keyboards are pretty good for modding. I got the RK61 got to do lots of modding at low cost

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

What mods do you do?

[@marlosudaria5278]

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.

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

Probably not. But we will be reviewing the S68 which is an RK68 with optical instead of mechanical switches...someday

[@carlosmolina292]

I was hoping for this as well. Just saw the 837 but I can't see any discussion about it unfortunately.

[@zshinko9617]

Went straight to the typing demo first 🤭

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

I don't mind if you do

[@fazendohistoria_]

Listening a blue switch today it's like listening our teenage favorites musics, you ask yoursef how could you possibly like that before.

[@JennLovesBooks]

I just discovered your channel...I've been looking to try a mechanical keyboard. Amazing reviews!

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

Thank you!

[@loucipher7782]

i never get why these tiny compact keyboards never swapped FN key and Windows key on default, i mean the fn are highly utilized while gamers dont want to accidentally press the Win key too or even lock the win key so swapping fn key to the left side will allow tons better function controls while one handed

[@takoyakeys]

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 🐙

[@martin1649]

is the hades hotswap?

[@takoyakeys]

@@martin1649 Unfortunately no... that would make it one of the best entry keyboards, for sure

[@joelthomas7458]

Im going to get this for my birthday

[@creativitymatterspodcast]

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!

[@solocindi]

Just bought the rk68 and they’re great for the price!

[@chihuahuels]

Love your videos :)!

[@kavi0926]

Thanks for the review!! it helped me a lot, im gonna buy this kb and sub to you

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

Thanks for the sub!

[@kaistudio8229]

i love your channel..so sincerly

[@muhammadismail-ve7er]

Do a cat review what version of cat do you have would by also when was the last update?

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

Norwegian forest cat

[@gwkiv1458]

@@SwitchandClickOfficial i have one too! Truly a unique cat

[@KidHaru]

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?

[@AarjavSinghKanyal]

Finally. Thank you

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

You're welcome

[@vmiget01]

thank you!! i lost my manual and my BT disconnected lol great help with reconnecting my BT

[@not_agamer2544]

I believe the clip of the cat was 100% necessary

[@Finix40]

I just ordered this keyboard for a build for a client. After listening to their needs, which consisted of being able to hard-wire when necessary, but to have multiple connections from 2.4 and Bluetooth. They loved the hot-swappable options, so they can go tactile, linear, and click. I let them type on three of my main boards to get the feel of a typing experience, a gaming experience, and the sound of the key switches and key caps that are available. They loved the board as is and they wanted the red switch and asked me to handle to lube, film, and I also added per switch pad. I re-lubed the stabs with Krytox 205 go switches and used GPL 105 for the springs. The client was very pleased as the board was exactly what they needed and it didn't break the bank. Matter of fact, if anyone wants the key switches lubed, filmed, and stabilizers balanced, lubed, holee mod (if wanted), clipped if needed. Let me know I will take care of it.

[@danielngo6037]

do you prefer this keyboard to redragon k530 pro?

[@mrcurry799]

Love ur channel.

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

Thanks!

[@PurplePixieEater]

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

[@zaidds1]

How much did u buy it for?

[@shoumikmohapatra1730]

i ordered this yesterday

[@remixisthis]

Randomly bought this and saw if you reviewed it. I like it more than the k3!

[@sadrequiem]

"wobble wobble click wobble wobble", Bety Best review quote XD

[@Layarion]

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.

[@StarFury2]

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.

[@shemoveforb]

Nice video! You earned a like

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

I appreciate it!

[@iso_darry]

Ok so ik I'm late but the switches on this keyboard come in 3. It's rk switches (rebranded huano switches) gateron switches, and ttc switches. So if you order this you could get lucky but imo the switches (if you don't get gateron) isn't a deal breaker

[@piptaz04]

Hi Betty! I just saw this on Reddit, can you confirm? Here's the ones not listed in the manual: FN + ESC = ` FN + ` = Print screen (use actual `~ button, not FN + ESC) FN + [ or ] = Home or End FN + Del = Insert FN + Pgup = Pause FN + Pgdn = Scroll lock

[@imfading4446]

Amazing - deserves a sub :D

[@jelly_is]

Will you be seeing the 2021 version by any chance? and if so will you be making a review on it?

[@yllib2012]

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.

[@yllib2012]

The pro model is on a limited time flash sale at Amazon for $60. I just bought two :)

[@sinatraa1043]

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!

[@isaackunt3151]

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

[@tinyvarkey4749]

Can you do a vid about customizing the rk 61

[@ahtiparviainen9077]

yes.

[@ahtiparviainen9077]

@@elord2724 no i can't

[@ahtiparviainen9077]

@@elord2724 ok, thanks for the info.

[@adriancmiranda]

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.

[@aditacuja]

bom saber! :) eu comprei um, chega amanhã. estou super animada rs

[@remyeue5506]

i have this i love and customized this board good for prize and i just like it

[@ryschav]

Is there a review for the RK84?

[@alanalvarado93]

You should totally do a video on Rk68 pro

[@seowth]

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.

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

Very cool!

[@ibarelywatchyoutube4079]

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

[@Ax4400]

I got the RK84 w/Red Switches, only regret is I didn't buy it sooner from Ali-Express. Only paid $58 + tax ordered 3/22 received 4/3rd (not bad). I'm over the moon w/this KB This morning ordered a set of Grey Pudding Caps to play around with. This KB doesn't feel cheap at all. Its size is taking getting used to, always had a full size KB. Don't know howto game. Got the Black model, thinking I could mod it as black & white but curiosity got grey pudding caps instead. Don't have to make it all pudding caps, we'll see. What you think? I'm developing a fetish for this kb? Odd🤣

[@D31T7]

ttc switches are pretty well known on mouse , i changed my mouse scroll encoder to ttc for the super tactile feel.

[@christofferredfielfd1758]

Just picked up a royal kludge with linear browns, ordered Gateron optical yellows to stick in it bexause... optical... and yellow is pretty much red

[@Instinct0425]

I have this keyboard but it has an extra row on the far right. It’s called the rk71 and I got it for $35 on Amazon. It’s a coupon you apply and you don’t have to type anything in. You still get $15-$17 off so if anyone wants the rk71 go ahead. Only nack is it’s blue-backlit only

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

That's a great price

[@russp622]

Just realized you never use pinkies for typing, could possibly increase your wpm if you train them

[@ScheKitoff]

i may have bought a different RK68 model. Not RGB, hotswappable switches and keys, 3 devices to connect only. the letdown of this RK68 is the missing secondary function keys, which is already mentioned here.

[@Chronokinetic]

Wish they would switch the delete and tilda key

[@moises1228]

I looked it up and it says it has a lifespan of 50 million.

[@MpSniperM1911]

having the tilde and grave accent in a seperate key is really nice for me since i use it a lot

[@SwitchandClickOfficial]

Ah I was wondering what the other accent key was called

[@MpSniperM1911]

@@SwitchandClickOfficial accute accent is the one foward (á) and grave is the backwards (à). Also portuguese uses the circulflex (â) and also used to have umlant (ü) and that's why i prefer 75% kb

[@eregonpg3d520]

I rly wanna get this keyboard but it doesn’t ship to where I live or anywhere near it, and as I’m aware I’m going to Japan soon so I will ship it to Japan, and claim it at the hotel

[@CoolBugGaming]

Is there anything better than this for less? I prefer red switch keyboards and I don’t care about the size or being wired.

[@JamesBond-gf3ks]

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? 💪🤓

[@TonyThomas10000]

Info on TTC switches: deskthority.net/wiki/TTC_KS4_series

[@martin1649]

thanks

[@ragnarkariisleifsson1230]

Just got this for 25$. Now to play the waiting game with China.. But at that price I got it just to try it out. I have the Corsair K95 Platinum now and this one wont replace that probably but I am looking into using the RK68 on the couch because of the bluetooth feature.

[@twinkiddoe9325]

I have questions about charging. Couldn’t find info about this sorry, 1. How to know if it’s lowbatt? What’s the indicator before it just stops working? 2. When plugged (while not in use), how do you know it’s charging? 3. Lastly, how do you know it’s fully charged? Thanks.

[@NERDkingROYALE]

On my RK68 (I have the non-rgb version fwiw, might be different on the rgb), the backlighting switches off and the Fn key flashes intermittently on low battery (~30% iirc-I wish it waited until around 10-15% but it is what it is). Backlighting stays on while connected unless I sleep/shut down the pc it’s connected to. There’s no explicit indication of fully charged on the board itself as far as i can tell, but (on windows) the board reports its battery level in your Bluetooth device settings once you turn it back on, so you could check that way as a workaround. Sadly, windows doesn’t have a native feature to pipe that info to somewhere useful like the taskbar… real missed opportunity imo.

[@jonywashere]

Great video. Can you make a comparison between this and the hyperx alloy origins 65? Or say which one you'd prefer?

[@sou_desu8587]

Idk why but the led is brighter in the white variant than the black

[@leomurillo4803]

i cant change the color can sum 1 help me plzzz my color is only blue and i wanna change it

[@dragnar4743]

Which one would you recommend? RK68 or Keychron K6 ?? I want your thoughts.

[@aizins3420]

cat cameo

[@rodolfocalderon2686]

I think it got updated because I got mine yesterday and you can switch the switches out

[@jamalguliyev6073]

I have rk71 , and its amazing. Its hot swap as well