It's an extremely good keyboard, the keys sound pretty creamy and for the price I got it (48$) it was worth it, the RGB is a bit confusing when you want to not do the preset ones.
I got an olive green L75 with tactical beige switches. Was looking for a good extra keyboard and got one. Plus got an $80 keyboard for only $50.
Got my RK board few months back. Had an problem with it not holding a charge. And they replaced it with no problems. 5 start. I'll would definitely recommend RK Keyboard to anyone who is looking for Quality.
This is one of the best keyboards I have every owned. It reminds me of old school keyboards when they didn't feel cheap, but it has new tech inside. Love it!
I've been searching for a portable mechanical keyboard for quite some time now, and I am absolutely thrilled to finally have found the perfect one! The build quality of this keyboard is truly impressive, showcasing a level of craftsmanship that I hadn't expected in a foldable design. While the folding mechanism does require a little bit of adjustment to get used to, the overall experience is incredibly positive and has exceeded my expectations.
But how could it be for the price, for 30 euros it is a very good keyboard!
Very unique and perfect for Christmas gift!! I love the colors and cool features particularly the mini screen where you can customize it with your fave GIF!
The S98 was my first true delve into the mechanical keyboard world, and I cannot go back! I have been using this at work for a few weeks now, and the performance is amazing. I am able to type faster on it, with fewer errors, and the tactile switches have a nice sound to them.
I have gone so far as to buy 5 mystery boxes as Christmas presents for the family.
Really good wrist rest and really comfortable material
I was looking for an 80% Hall Effect Keyboard for the times that I actually go into my office. I refuse to use the company provided hotel cube units as they are a germ factory. YUCK!! So I grabbed the RK C87.
Out of the box, it is simplistically designed from an aesthetics POV. I also wanted shine-thru keycaps that also had a little personality. I went with a Japanese Manga design that included the shine thru front characters. I hoped that with a white LED look, that they would really POP. The keys fit and looked great, but the LED look on this keyboard were tinted blue. This was a byproduct of the stock RK switches.
These switches felt nice, but the choice to make the housing out of a teal plastic ultimately changed the color of the LED. So the search to find a replacement switch started. I was daunted by RK stating that their switches were not swapable. I was determined, and found the Durock ROCK series magnetic switch. These work perfectly and are crystal clear. These switches feel nice, sound nice, and let the true color of the LED thru...while still lighting the front facing shine-thru keycaps. I am happy now with the end result!!
I am giving this a 4 Star rating as the switch choice was disappointing on the part of RK. I also have a C98 for my home office that will soon get the same switch swap. This unit was worth purchasing, but the impact of the RK switches on the color of the LEDs was a disappointment.
Great quality and typing experience! Got the Red switch. They have the right amount of typing noise. Gives you the mechanical keyboard satisfaction without annoying people around you
The Royal Kludge S98-FR is a great mechanical keyboard. Its premium switches and solid build provide an exceptional typing feel. With triple-mode connectivity (2.4 GHz/BT/USB) and a useful customizable display, it’s highly functional. The 96% AZERTY layout saves space without sacrificing functionality. Highly recommended for quality and features!
Possesseur de 5 claviers Mecha (filaires), je cherchais un clavier sans fil pour le travail (je dois ranger mes affaires tous les soirs, et les câbles commençaient à me fatiguer).
Sorti de keychron, corsaire, razer, peu d'offres dans les prix de ce clavier pour un 96% qui est un format plutôt pratique au final (je n'avais jusque la que des TKL avec pavé numérique à part).
La clavier en soit est franchement quali, le son est bon (assez sec, pas très profond cependant), pas le meilleur qui soit mais très agréable pour les 80€ que je l'ai payé. On sent bien que les mods phoniques sont présents et plutôt qualitatifs (il manque surement seulement un Tape mod très facile à réaliser soi même.
Les switchs sont étonnamment bons pour du stock, je les ai repris pour un autre clavier, ils sont très agréables bien que linéaires et donc pas agréable pour moi pour le travail (taper du texte sur des linéaires n'est pas vraiment la meilleure expérience à mon gout), je les ai donc changé par des silent tactiles. L'opération était aussi facile que sur des claviers plus haut de gamme, aucun soucis pour enlever ou remettre les switchs, aucun soucis d'alignement du PCB ou autre.
Les leds en south facing sont un gros plus pour profiter du RGB sans avoir de keycaps transarents.
En parlant des keycaps, je commence pas le dire directement car ce n'est indiqué nul part => C'est du CHERRY, un profil sympa même si ce n'est pas mon préféré (XDA forever).
La couleur est très belle (vert pour ma part),k mais le toucher est un peu rugueux et le rendu est un peu (pailleté). Je pense que je vais les changer dès que j'aurais appris les raccourcis par cœur (ils sont indiqués sur la tranche des touches ce qui est très pratique).
Un point étonnant cependant : les touches ,? ;. :/ !§ ù% $£¤ sont complètement inversées (la touche accessible en MAJ est en dessous de la touche accessible en frappe normale, très étonnant.
En ce qui concerne le logiciel, très pratiquement utilisable sans installation sur un site royalKludge est aussi pratique qu'un Via (normal s'en est un déguisé). Coté petit écran, tout est en Français et accessible directement, la possibilité d'y afficher un GIF est un VRAI PLUS ^^).
En résumé, un bon clavier, très évolutif, bien sorti de boite. Le seul moment ou l'on vois qu'on est face à un clavier milieu de gamme est le "flex" du clavier au milieu qui nuit un peu à la sensation de frappe et au son.
I bought the L98 96% Wireless Mechanical Keyboard with silent switches and managed to get it at a Christmas discount. The packaging was very secure, and everything arrived in good condition.
I placed the order on 07/12 and received it on 10/12 — only 3 days delivery from China, which is really fast.
The sound is exactly the same as what they advertised in the video. You can check the pictures attached to see the packaging and the items included in the box. I didn’t make a video review because I don’t have time to edit it.
Overall, very satisfied with the purchase.
For the price, huge quality and the key sounds correspond to the ASMR videos from the networks, very pleasant.
Good accessories even if I would have liked to receive different switches from the brand to test
I have shopped with RK for a few years now, and never before have i received a keyboard with such a sad battery life. it dies every day, where my other 2 keyboards die maybe every week with my level of usage. aside from that, quality is great, sound and feel are exactly how i like
Le Clavier C98 est très bien construit. Il ne présente aucun soucis en fonctionnement. Le clavier C98 manque de choix de couleurs et de personnalisation. La qualité du câble est bien mais il n'est pas le plus esthétique. Pour finir l'application associé est très performante pour le paramétrage des switch. L'application manque de liberté pour la personnalisation du rétro-éclairage. Je recommande sans hésiter !
I don’t usually leave reviews, but this keyboard has changed my life in ways my therapist could never understand.
The Royal Kludge S98 is 96% pure typing perfection and 4% “why didn’t I buy this sooner?” The moment I touched the keys, angels sang. My WPM doubled. My posture improved. I suddenly understood taxes. This thing has powers.
First of all — the sound.
Every keystroke is like tapping tiny drums played by polite elves. It’s crispy, it’s thocky, it’s chef’s kiss. I’ve never felt so emotionally attached to spacebar before. If my keyboard ever leaves me, I’ll be taking time off work to grieve.
The wireless connection?
Rock solid. I’ve had relationships with less stability. This thing stays connected like it’s afraid of abandonment issues.
Battery life?
I charged it once and I’m pretty sure it could power a small village. At this point it might outlive my grandchildren.
And the build quality —
Listen… if Thanos had this keyboard, he wouldn’t have needed the Infinity Stones. The S98 is that powerful. It’s heavy, sturdy, and feels like it was crafted by blacksmiths who take their job personally.
Overall, the Royal Kludge S98 is easily the best keyboard I’ve ever used. If you’re thinking about buying it, stop thinking and start clicking “Add to Cart.” Your fingers will thank you. Your coworkers will hate you. And your soul will be fulfilled.
