RK ROYAL KLUDGE S98 Mechanical Keyboard w/Smart Display & Knob, Top Mount 96% Wireless Mechanical Keyboard BT/2.4G/USB-C, Hot Swappable, Software Support, Creamy Sounding, 98 Keys
$11.99
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1 Massive Battery
2 Hub Design
3 Two-stage Adjustable
4 Display & Knob Design
RK ROYAL KLUDGE RKS98 Driver Link
bit.ly/RKALL24
Copy the link above to the search bar & run the driver via wired mode.
Double-shot PBT Keycaps
Provide superior fingertip feel, never-fading letters and exceptional durability.
1 Pro Driver
2 Double-shot PBT Keycaps
3 Well-lubed Stabilizers
4 In the Box
Creamy or Thocky? Check the Sound Test of the Latest Flagship RK Switches
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RK S98, equipped with pre-lubed switches, gaming friendly top-mount design, ixpe switch dampener pad, 2 layers of sound-absorbing foams, silicone dampener pad, which reduces 40% noise, removes 80% hallow sound, and brings natural feedback.
Instruction – Use RK S98 in Wireless/Wired Mode
The video showcases the product in use.The video guides you through product setup.The video compares multiple products.The video shows the product being unpacked. Instruction – Use RK S98 in Wireless/Wired Mode Merchant Video
How can I get the software and the latest version of the firmware?
1. Download the software via bit.ly/RKALL24
2. Effortlessly configure your RK device via the web driver – bit.ly/RKWEBAPP
Copy the link above to the search bar & run the driver via wired mode or 2.4Ghz Mode.
How to correct the time/volume on the screen?
When you open the software in wired mode, the screen time or volume will automatically synchronize with the one on your computer.
Why the keyboard becomes disconnected in the BT mode?
When the battery level is low, the keyboard cannot support the BT function normally, Please re-update the BT function of the device and fully charge the keyboard.
Can it work with a PS4, PS5 or Xbox?
RK keyboards are compatible with some games of PS4, PS5 and Xbox on wired mode. Our keyboard can’t connect with Xbox one, PS4 and PS5 through Bluetooth mode
What brand are the switches?
RK switches.
RK Keyboards Comparison Table
Customer Reviews
4.5 out of 5 stars 2,106
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,512
4.6 out of 5 stars 71
4.2 out of 5 stars 22
4.7 out of 5 stars 10
4.4 out of 5 stars 15,133
Price
$64.59$64.59
$54.90$54.90
$59.99$59.99
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$63.99$63.99
$33.99$33.99
Keys Layout
90%, 98 keys
90%, 96 keys
96%, 100 keys
90%, 98 keys
95%, 96 keys
60%, 61 keys
Connection
BT 5.0/2.4Ghz/Wired
BT 5.0/2.4Ghz/Wired
BT 5.0/2.4Ghz/Wired
Wired USB-C
Wired USB-C
BT 5.0/2.4Ghz/Wired
Back light
RGB
RGB
RGB
RGB
RGB
Blue
Size/Inch
16.1 x 5.5 x 1.6
14.8 x 4.9 x 1.5
15.2 x 5.7 x1.6
16.1 x 5.5 x 1.6
14.8 x 4.9 x 1.5
11.4 x 4 x 1.5
Battery Capacity
3750 mAh
3750 mAh
5000 mAh
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1450 mAh
Big Features on a Small Screen – Is there anything it can’t display? Custom gif image, date. connection mode, WIN/MAC layout, battery status, etc.
Knob Design- Adjust volume, connection mode, backlit brightness/speed, RGB mode/color, all it takes is just a twist or a click.
BT5.0/2.4G/USB-C – Wireless keyboard with stable BT 5.0, hassle-free 2.4Ghz dongle plus USB-C wired mode set no limits about your keyboard connection.
Gaming Friendly Top-Mount Design – Offers a superior tactile consistency, firm feeling, and better noice reducing creamy keyboard.
Sound Absorbing Foams – Equipped with IXPE switch dampener pad, 2 layers of thicker sound-absorbing foams, silicone dampener pad, which reduces 40% noise and removes 80% hallow sound. Bringing creamy or thocky sounding, natural and clear feedback, no more cavities noise.
Hot swappable mechanical keyboard – Hot-swap PCB allows you to replace 3 pins/5 pins switches freely without soldering issue. Enjoy the fun of making your own unique keyboard.
Double-shot PBT Keycaps – Provide superior fingertip feel, never-fading letters and exceptional durability.
8 reviews for RK ROYAL KLUDGE S98 Mechanical Keyboard w/Smart Display & Knob, Top Mount 96% Wireless Mechanical Keyboard BT/2.4G/USB-C, Hot Swappable, Software Support, Creamy Sounding, 98 Keys
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Bee –
Excellent feeling budget 96% and a solid upgrade over my last
Genuinely the nicest prebuilt 96% at this price range. The keyboard sounds great thanks to the silicone and foam dampening inside, the screen looks great, and the knob feels smooth and nice. The keycaps although not to my visual preference are incredibly nice quality. The keyboard was heavier than I expected for a plastic case, but this is a good thing. doesn’t vibrate on my desk at all while I’m typing. this is entirely free from any hollow sound, so I don’t feel like I need to tape mod it, but if I did, the keyboard literally comes with a tool to open it up, so it’s very mod-friendly. This is a mainstay for my desk.The linear switches are quite creamy with the keycaps that are bundled with it. I have no problem with any kind of input lag or having to double back on myself from ghosting that would otherwise hurt my WPM. The keyboard is incredibly easy to set up too, with a link to the software on the store page, and the ability to just plug it in and go if you don’t wanna mess around with that. Has 3 different Bluetooth modes which allow you to connect it to 3 different devices to swap between, has a wired mode, and a wireless dongle, and appears to have a USB A port on the back, presumably a passthrough.I would highly recommend this keyboard.
Layten Thompson –
A must have for anyone looking for an amazing sounding keyboard!
When I first got a gaming PC, I figured I didn’t really need a super expensive keyboard and that a cheap one that sounded “clicky” and had lights was fine enough. I also didn’t want to bother with charging a wireless keyboard. However, I started to hear from YouTube videos and TikToks about “creamy” and “thocky” keyboards. I immediately started to do research, because I was obsessed with the sound. This is one of those rare purchases that I cannot stop thinking about how happy it makes me. I have absolutely no qualms with it. Here’s what I love:The sound is excellent. Videos that I watched were a good indicator, but as other reviews have said, they really do not do the keyboard justice for how it actually sounds. The letters themselves are very creamy, while the function buttons (spacebar, shift, enter, backspace, etc.) have a much deeper “thocky” sound to them. If you’re on the fence, at least try it and return if it’s not for you.The functionality is incredible. There are a ton of lighting options that you can play with. You can mess around with them in the software on your PC. But because this keyboard has a small LCD screen, you can also change them directly on the keyboard itself. I have mine set to light up the entire keyboard cyan from whichever key I press, expanding out.Speaking of the LCD screen, you’re able to upload GIFS or images to the screen, which is a really cool feature.As far as connectivity, you have every imaginable option available to you. I have my gaming rig connected via the 2.4USB wireless adapter. You can also connect up to three devices via bluetooth. And of course you can opt to hardware in.I love the the keyboard has both a USB-A and USB-C port. I am a huge advocate for technology having USB-C as an option, as it is much more convenient, provide faster transfer times, and faster charging times.Speaking of charging, the battery life on this keyboard is excellent. I seem to get about a week’s worth of charge with extreme use daily.I know that the keyboard is hot swappable, meaning you can swap out the switches, which ultimately determine the sound of the keyboard, but personally, I haven’t messed with that, as I love the way it sounds now.Overall, this is an excellent keyboard. If you’re in the market for a wireless keyboard that sounds great, this is the best option out there! I typically don’t like spending a ton of money on stuff unless I am absolutely sure of its value, and let me put your mind at ease that this keyboard is worth so much more than what the price tag shows.
Oggie –
To many firmware glitches – basically unusable for any serious work
Today, I initially wrote a negative review of this keyboard due to issues with missed or repeated keystrokes, or keys continuing to fire until another key was pressed. However, after extensive investigation (because I really wanted to keep this keyboard for its mechanical build), I finally discovered that the issues were caused by an obscure, lingering USB driver from a device no longer connected to my PC. That driver was behind all the trouble. I hope this revised review is published before the original one, which is no longer valid.After 15+ years of using Cherry MX Blue switches on a single keyboard that eventually got damaged, I was in search of a replacement. This keyboard seemed like a good option – more compact than my full-size board and featuring “tactile” pale green switches. I hoped they would resemble MX Blues in feel, just without the audible click. Unfortunately, these switches aren’t really that much (or at all) tactile. I don’t understand the claim. There is a point somewhere along the key travel where pressure slightly decreases, but you’d need to press very slowly and have an extremely sensitive touch to notice it. In actual typing, it feels – at least to me – indistinguishable from a regular linear switch. That said, I’ve gotten used to them and didn’t have much trouble adapting after so many years with MX Blues. And the ‘thocky’ sound still sounds nice.The build quality is solid. The board is sturdy, heavy, and a definite improvement over my old keyboard. I’m not particularly interested in the display or LED lighting. I don’t see the point – especially since the keycaps aren’t translucent, so the lights don’t help in the dark. Omitting those toddler-toy-like features and lowering the price – or populating that space with more keys – would be more useful, in my opinion.I used the included keycap puller to swap the positions of the ‘Home’ and ‘Del’ keys, then made the change in the RK software. It took just a few seconds. These settings are retained even if you unplug the keyboard or uninstall the RK software entirely from your PC.All things considered, in terms of mechanical construction, this is a very good keyboard. I do wish the switches were more tactile, but that’s just a matter of personal preference. These switches are still decent, and I’ll probably swap them out in the future for some Kailh clicky switches.
Lorenzzzzo –
Premessa.La tastiera mi è arrivata nuova ma palesemente usata.La confezione era sigillata da un secondo adesivo applicato sul precedente, la tastiera aveva delle ditate, il libretto come in foto, il cavo di alimentazione addirittura pizzicato, tutti i sacchettini rovinati.Insomma, se acquisto un prodotto nuovo quello dev’essere nuovo, altrimenti avrei preso un usato garantito spendendo meno.Posso capire un eventuale reso nei tempi di recesso ma almeno il cavetto andava sostituito.Andando alla tastieraTop di gamma della Royal Kludge.Non vengono dichiarati la tipologia di switch montati, arrivata con i tactile e sono comunque ottimi, non mi era capitato di provarli. Molto piacevoli e che fanno un minimo di resistenza per poi abbassarsi in modo deciso. Non mi dispiacciono affatto.La superfice dei tasti si presenta leggermente ridotta nella parte piana, il che aiuta a non premere erroneamente tasti indesiderati. Il suono è abbastanza piacevole, un po’ asciutto ma non fastidioso probabilmente influenzato dalla struttura rigida della tastiera.La scrittura è agevolata dall’ampiezza ridotta della superfice dei tasti seppur non abbiano l’inclinatura ergonomica che offrono altre tastiere di pari fascia, ma il tono su tono su alcuni tasti li rende non di immediata individuazione.Manca la retroilluminazione. Assenza che trovo inspiegabile in tastiere che passano i 100€ di costo ma vedo che, escludendo i classici marchi da gaming, si trova poco.La tastiera ha due livelli di altezza con piedini gommati, ma è abbastanza alta. Personalmente la uso senza rialzo.Full RGB, totalmente modulabile tramite software ma con la possibilità gestire il tutto tramite lo schermo integrato.Buona luminosità e colori intensi.Possibilità di connessione via cavo, incluso nella confezione, via Bluetooth e con chiavetta. Quest’ultima con una sede magnetica laterale.Presenta anche due tasti fisici. Su un angolo troviamo la selezione di collegamento tra via cavo o chiavetta e poco più in là il tasto di accensione e spegnimento.Il comando del piccolo monitor è comodo e si legge bene, così come i led per il Blck Num e il Caps Lock presenti anche come led vicino al tasto Esc.Ben individuabili al tocco anche i segni su F, J e 5.Il piccolo monitor ha una funzione di menù per diverse impostazioni navigabili tramite una pratica rotelle.Livello batteria, data, tipologia di connessione, caps lock e block num, se è in modalità Win o IOS. Insomma, mostra ciò che serve ed è ben leggibile.È possibile anche caricare delle GIF limitate a 60 immagini. Un po pochine e va a togliere le altre info. Opzione carina ma resto dell’idea che, avendo a disposizione un piccolo monitor aggiuntivo, si dovrebbe poter sfruttare meglio.Per esempio con le temperature di esercizio dei componenti, la percentuale di utilizzo, ecc..Il software è completo. Offre di salvare 3 mappature differenti dei comandi e gestire in modo totale l’illuminazione. Non molto intuitivo, devo ammetterlo. C’è un menù di cui non ho chiaro l’utilizzo e non viene fornita alcuna informazione né nel manuale cartaceo ne per quello disponibile sul sito (Entrambi in inglese).Ottima tastiera, nel complesso quella con cui mi sto trovando meglio delle diverse che provate (e ne ho provate diverse nella fascia 50/150€).Peccato davvero per la mancanza della retroilluminazione oltre che, vedendo che è presente su altri prodotti, la mancanza di poterci abbinare il poggia polsi magnetico.
brian ross –
Why did you choose this product over others?:Needed a new keyboard having been stuck with a cheap mechanical one with some very sketchy blue switches for too long. Aided with some handy vouchers from work I decided to splurge. The screen on this keyboard is a gimmick but also nice to have a clock available when in a game/watching something full screen and you’ve once again misplaced your watch – screen is excellent quality and can have GIFs looping on it however does require the supporting software to be open/running which isn’t worth the effort unless you want to show off.Weight:Surprisingly heavy, albeit my only previous experience with mechanical keyboards was with fairly cheap and nasty ones whereas this keyboard feels well made and solidValue for money:Excellent value for money, switches have a nice sound and feels very nice to type on.Battery life:No idea, only ever used it plugged in so could be good but might not be. Might try it one day but never far enough from the desk to justify itBuild quality:Really good, whole keyboard is solid and well put together. Switches feel good, as do keycaps. Screen is surprisingly good. Feel:A joy compared to every other keyboard I’ve ever used.
Sim character –
My First Keyboard – I Love It!Build & Design• The keycaps are double-coated, which improves the sound quality.• The switches are amazing—I believe the term is thocky?• The body is plastic but feels solid and well-made.• The color combination (purple and off-white) is perfect!Features & Customization• I love the GIF option—being able to customize it is a game-changer.• The RGB settings are super fun to play with.• Triple connectivity is a must-have, and I’m glad this keyboard includes it.• The foam padding adds a great feel to typing.Ease of Use• The volume thingy-bob? is amazing—so much easier and quicker to turn up music or videos• Honestly, I don’t know what else to add—I absolutely love this keyboard!
Denny –
Perfetta e adorabile.Suono dei tasti adorabile.Il colore è adorabile.Si connette perfettamente in tutte le modalità.La durata della batteria è molto buona usandola per lo smart working la uso tutto il giorno.Lo schermino è abbastanza inutile però la possibilità di mettere un GIF è qualcosa di molto divertente.Il pomello è un altra cosa divertente purtroppo la barra del volume nello schermo non è sincronizzata con quella del pc quindi non affidabile.Nel complesso è la perfetta tastiera per una Hatsune-san build.
Pekka –
Knapparna känns bra och kvaliten är gedigen.