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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Product Description
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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
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How can I get the software and the latest version of the firmware?
bit.ly/RKALL24
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.
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Customer Reviews
4.6 out of 5 stars 955
4.7 out of 5 stars 390
4.6 out of 5 stars 296
4.6 out of 5 stars 296
4.4 out of 5 stars 11,706
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,989
Price
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Keys Layout
90%, 98 keys
90%, 96 keys
75%, 84 keys
75%, 84 keys
60%, 61 keys
65%, 68 keys
Connection
BT 5.0/2.4Ghz/Wired
BT 5.0/2.4Ghz/Wired
BT 5.0/2.4Ghz/Wired
BT 5.0/2.4Ghz/Wired
BT 5.0/2.4Ghz/Wired
BT 5.0/Wired
Back light
RGB
RGB
RGB
RGB
Blue
Blue
Size/Inch
16.1 x 5.5 x 1.6
14.8 x 4.9 x 1.5
12.4 x 4.9 x 1.6
12.4 x 4.9 x 1.6
11.4 x 4 x 1.5
12.2 x 4.1 x 1.5
Battery Capacity
3750 mAh
3750 mAh
3750 mAh
3750 mAh
1450 mAh
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.
Customers say
Customers appreciate the keyboard’s quality, sound, and build. They find the keys smooth without being too loud, the switches feel nice, and the keyboard feels solid and well-padded. The LCD display is a nice addition and allows for easy customization of lighting effects. Customers also appreciate connectivity options, value for money, and the tactile feel. However, some customers have differing views on battery life.
10 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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Evan –
Great for Beginners
I’m very new to keyboards and pc stuff in general, and in a single night of research found that this keyboard would work best for my needs. I wanted something was had a high build quality, something that was aesthetically pleasing, and within my budget. I do casual gaming, as well as school work and digital art, and this keyboard has been great for everything I do on my computer. It sounds and looks amazing. For being on the lower price end in comparison to other keyboards of a similar size, it doesn’t feel cheap at all. I also appreciate how it not only looks good straight out of the box, but there is no real need to modify it if you’re a newbie like me. I like how there is an option to switch out keycaps if I ever feel the need or want to. But I as of right now I don’t, I love the colors of the keys. It matches perfectly with my setup. The user interface is relatively easy to understand on the small screen, and I like how customizable everything is. The program that comes with it as well to further customize lighting as well as keybinds could be a little more user-friendly, but I don’t really use it, other than the first time I set my keyboard up. Also the battery life on this thing is crazy long. I don’t use the backlight often, so that definitely is a factor, but Ive had it for about 3 months and have charged maybe two or three times. This keyboard was the perfect addition to my setup and I couldn’t be happier. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants a high quality, good looking and budget friendly starter keyboard.
Alexis Toledo –
Well-Rounded Keyboard!
I have recently been getting into mechanical keyboards and this one caught my eye.The little display and knob on the top right is so much more useful than I thought it was going to be! At first I just liked it for aesthetics, but it provides a quick way to switch between bluetooth devices or connectivity options. I switch between my windows work computer to my personal macbook so often and this easy display + knob combo is truly MVP.I also love how this keyboard sounds. To my ears, it sounds more creamy than other keyboards I have had and I love the change. (I’ve had more thocky sounding keyboards with tactile switches in the past). I got the violet color and the linear viridian switches.THe RGB backlight is an additional colorful touch and the build itself seems super quality; it is a standard heavy keyboard. So if you are unfamiliar with mechanical keyboards, just note in the specs how heavy it is!All in all, I think this keyboard is top tier. 10/10 would recommend.
David –
Love it so far!!
First, it looks great! Green is my favorite color so the green of some of these keys is perfect! The little display is kind of nice with the date/time, battery level, and connection method showing. I use mine wired to a USB-B port on my desktop. I just didn’t want to mess with Bluetooth when it sits in the same place all the time.Second, the sound the keys make is perfect! Not as much of a mechanical click as other mechanical keyboards I’ve used over the years. It’s more of a “thock” sound. I love it!Finally, the key layout is almost perfect and I’m docking a point or two for simply having to get used to the DEL, END, PGUP, PGDN key area. I use the END key a lot and keep having to slow down to think about it before I hit the Fn and END key. A very, very minor nitpick for sure and one which would not stop me from recommending this keyboard to others or purchasing again if I needed to.
Amazon Customer –
Awesome keyboard.
Awesome keyboard. Feels really great and it not too loud and annoying.It has a lot of weight and does not feel cheap at all.Easy setup, fast and painless.Would recommend to anyone who wants a nice mechanical keyboard for a decent price.
Dimitar Sokolov –
Good quality keyboard, with one flaw.
Let me start off with the good parts. This keyboard is great, it’s heavy, doesn’t feel cheap, they switches feel nice and it seems to be very well padded because they don’t sound too “clacky”, you definitely get a nice “thock” for a factory assembled keyboard. Bear in mind this isn’t a $1000 custom built keyboard, so don’t expect perfection, I’m just saying for the price you get a lot more than with the big names.The wireless dongle works great as well, I use it pretty regularly, and haven’t had any complaints, the lighting also looks nice. I didn’t install the software because I don’t really want to, but the built in RGB settings work well enough.Now onto my one complaint….it is next to impossible to set the clock on this thing and have it stay accurate. In fact I think it is too fast in general. I’ve tried numerous times and it always gets ahead, increasing minute by minute as the weeks go by. I did it a month ago, timing it with my computer’s clock as close as possible on the seconds and minutes, now a month later it is almost 7 minutes ahead. There should be an option or driver to sync with the Windows reported time. I know the clock can be replaced by a .gif or whatever, but I prefer the look of the clock.Anyway that’s really my biggest complaint. Overall it is a pretty good board, and while it lacks a polished software suite like the big names, I’m perfectly okay without that stuff in exchange for a higher quality feeling keyboard.
Amazon Customer –
This is my 2nd Royal Kludge keyboard and I am very impressed. I’ve had mechanical keyboards from Logitech, Keychron, Corsair, Drevo and Redragon and I like my RK ones more. This one in particular is just super satisfying to type on. I love the creamy sound from the keys, it’s unlike anything else I’ve owned so far. The green and clay-red color scheme also looks awesome. Keycaps are soft touch but not shine-through which is a bit of a disappointment but not a deal breaker. The little screen and knob is easy to use and actually useful. It’s nice to change settings in a menu vs using function keys, and being able to check the time when enjoying full screen entertainment is also handy to me. My audio setup is also able to use the knob as a volume control which is an added bonus. All three connectivity modes work well for me – Bluetooth is reliable, 2.4Ghz is fast and reliable, and wired mode is also fast and reliable. Range on BT/2.4Ghz is average, but since this isnt really an HTPC keyboard I don’t think it matters much.My only complaint is the battery life. RK claims they have a gigantic battery in this keyboard but I only get 2-3 days of use between charges, and it takes a loooooong time to charge so it ends up being plugged in a little more than I’d like. If I keep the RGB lighting on the 2nd lowest setting, I can get another day or two of usage but I wish I didn’t have to charge this keyboard once a week.I really like this keyboard overall and I’d definitely recommend it! It’s a good keyboard for full price but RK has sales all the time so I’d wait for a 20-25% discount, where it becomes a killer deal in my opinion.Edit: 3 months in and still very fun to type on and 100% reliable. I just keep the backlighting off most of the time now to conserve battery and it lasts a while without the backlight on 2.4Ghz link (2-3 weeks light use). Only thing I don’t like after a few months of use is having to press fn + PgDn for the End key.
Jonathan –
La verdad esta muy bien ,juego en Xbox series x y la verdad es muy cómodo,agarro mi cel de monitor y es práctico lo del Bluetooth y 2.4
Andres Arion –
El RK Royal Kludge S98 ha superado mis expectativas. Su diseño es elegante y bien construido, con una sensación premium gracias a su estructura sólida y teclas de buena calidad. El formato 98% compacto es perfecto, ya que conserva el teclado numérico sin ocupar demasiado espacio en el escritorio.El sonido y la sensación al escribir son increíbles, especialmente con los switches mecánicos que vienen de fábrica (en mi caso, elegí los [menciona el tipo de switch que tiene el tuyo, por ejemplo, marrones, rojos, azules]). La respuesta es rápida y precisa, ideal tanto para escribir como para jugar.Otro punto fuerte es la conectividad: funciona de manera fluida tanto con cable como en modo inalámbrico (Bluetooth/2.4 GHz), y la batería tiene una excelente duración. Además, la iluminación RGB es personalizable y se ve genial, con múltiples efectos que se pueden ajustar fácilmente.Si buscas un teclado mecánico versátil, con buena calidad de construcción y un diseño compacto sin sacrificar funcionalidad, definitivamente lo recomiendo.
Sofyann pages –
Le Royal Kludge S98 est une petite merveille. Les switches sont super réactifs, et la frappe est vraiment agréable, que ce soit pour taper ou jouer. Le rétroéclairage RGB est magnifique et personnalisable à fond, ce qui ajoute un vrai style à mon setup. En plus, la connectivité triple mode (USB, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz) est un gros plus pour s’adapter à toutes les situations. Franchement, un clavier top qualité à un prix très raisonnable.
E.R –
The quality, style and typing experience of the keyboard is very nice.The biggest frustration is the software which is just a mess (buggy and counter intuitive)Also this keyboard makes quite a lot of noise so that’s something to take into consideration