Royal Kludge RK71
The Royal Kludge RK71 is a compact, 70% mechanical keyboard designed to balance a space-saving form factor with essential functionality. It features a 71-key layout, significantly smaller than a full-size 104-key keyboard, making it a "small desktop lifesaver" without sacrificing dedicated arrow keys and function keys.
This keyboard offers a high degree of flexibility with tri-mode connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4GHz wireless, and USB-C wired. In Bluetooth mode, you can connect up to three devices, seamlessly switching between them via shortcut keys, which is ideal for multi-device workflows. It is also hot-swappable, supporting both 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches, allowing you to customize the typing feel without soldering.
The RK71 is equipped with a 1000mAh rechargeable battery that provides up to 360 hours of standby time. It also features per-key RGB backlighting with over 18 modes and unique side lights, all customizable via proprietary software for Windows. While praised for its great value, solid build, and versatile connectivity, some users have reported a lack of shine-through key legends and occasional hardware reliability issues over time.