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 KeysClimatePartner certified

I have been trying to be cheap all these years buying the knock off mechanical keyboards, but then I saw this and decided to splurge a little bit since someone gave me a gift card to help cut down some of the cost.Honestly...I am floored by this keyboard and feel like I should have paid full price long ago to get this!!The sound of the typing of each key....omg....pure heaven. As I type on this, I am loving each click as it goes. The videos people have here give you a little bit of an idea but still don't do it justice. You need to see and feel and hear it in person.The color is awesome. I went for the blueish colored keyboard and absolutely loving it and how it looks with the lights off. Speaking of lights, the lights on this keyboard are awesome. Now, keep in mind that the lights will not light up each key so you can see better in the dark. But the lights are more for showing off and having a little light show on your desk. And there are so many customization options to choose from for the light shows. If I remember correctly, there are 12 to pick from on the keyboard itself but there are so many customizations with different lights to pick from, either one color or using all colors of the rainbow to light up. Not to mention you can control the speed and the brightness of it, which is a bonus. I really particularly like the ones where each key lights up as you type. It is so cool.The gif feature is so AWESOME! Find any gif you want online (try Giphy for a wide selection to choose from) and nearly any of them can work here. I didn't see the instructions include it, but you will need a program on your computer (only for Windows, don't think it's available for Linux or macOS) called RK Keyboard and that program not only lets you change the gif but also change colors, update the software, and update the firmware of the keyboard all in the one suite. The program will let you crop the gif any way you'd like to ensure it will fit on the keyboard as you'd like it. Another thing I like about the gif option (as well as other settings of the keyboard) is that it stays with the keyboard even if you switch to another computer. So for those of you sad you can't get RK Keyboard on your Mac or Linux computer, you can load that up on a Windows computer and make your settings and then move it over to your other computer and the settings stay!I am loving the choice of options when it comes to the connectivity of this keyboard. Being able to connect directly over USB type C is great. The cable they give you in the box is also great because it can connect to your computer over USB type C or USB type A using an adapter that is on the cable itself. Not only that, if you happen to lose or damage this cable, I can confirm that any other USB type C cable that charges and syncs will work with this keyboard! Also, I didn't know this until I got the keyboard, but this also has its own USB type A port so you can have another device plugged into your keyboard that will go to your computer! Great for if you have a wired mouse and want to easily have the two on your desk or if you want to hook up your phone on the fly or a gamepad...I loved that option tonight because it meant I could charge my phone and gamepad and never had to kneel down to get to my computer that was on the floor.Also, it's great having the option for Bluetooth and 2.4 wireless instead of being wired all the time. They handled this so well because you can have 3 profiles for 3 different Bluetooth devices and easily change between them using the dial knob so you don't have to go and forget devices and resync and all that. And the 2.4 option....thank you, RK. They actually made a slot for this so you won't easily lose it. It magnetizes the USB type A dongle into the keyboard so you will be less likely to lose it.And I love the screen. Having the ability to have two different places, one as a light up by the ESC key and another in the digital window is so awesome so I can see when Caps lock has been enabled. The volume knob is so satisfying to use too. My only complaint there is that it can't read your computer's volume, so, like on startup, if the computer's volume is set to 100 and you go to turn down the volume using the keyboard dial, the dial starts at 0. So you'll still need to see the volume on the computer screen to know where it is at unless you want to go to the hassle of always moving it way up on startup.Another great thing about the wireless options is that this keyboard automatically turns itself off when not in use to preserve battery. Also, the battery is charged by the USB type C port, which is a huge plus.The material feels very nice. The keys feel nice to type along and so smooth. Though, I expect this to go away with more use as time goes on, as is usual with keys. So far it's been holding up well over about 3 weeks of usage and even carrying it with me with no case.All in all...I love this keyboard and highly recommend it.

If you have long and/or acrylic nails, this is the keyboard for you. The ease of typing is what dreams are made of. I can type on this keyboard as though I'm not wearing nails, it is a GAME CHANGER. And I type 95 words per minute without them... Now I can type 95wpm WITH them. The color is great, I wish it was more purple and less white, but oh well. I love the fact that I can go between three devices with just a scroll of the wheel.The connectivity works really well, although when I'm at my desk I keep it plugged in via cable. It's nice that it has both USB A and USB-C. The brightness is fine -I literally always have the backlight off, but it is fun to show people the color options.Maybe the one knock on the keyboard is that the clock gets off even while plugged into your computer and I still can't figure out how to fix it, but oh well! Buy this. I literally ordered a second colorway for home, so now I have one at home and one at work.Oh, one heads up: this keyboard is LOUD. If you work in a quiet place or noise drives you crazy... It's not the keyboard for you. The good news is that it sounds great. I type really forcefully and thought I was at risk of making my coworkers nuts, but everyone says they don't mind because the thockiness is on point.

I have owned several competing Windows Keyboards. Recently, after upgrading to a new HP Desktop and Windows 11 Pro, I was made aware that some keyboards aren't fully compatible with Windows 11 Pro. One company told me today that their keyboard software doesn't support any version of Windows 11 and suggested I run their software in Compatibility Mode to see if that would work. I was further told they had no plans to address the issue because Windows 11 Pro is demanding and challenging. I was offered a $15 credit for my $200 keyboard.I then decided I needed something better! I found the RK-S98 Mechanical Keyboard. It's easy to set up and can be used as a wired or wireless keyboard. Read the instructions, and it's fast and easy. My HP recognized the keyboard instantly as wired and Bluetooth. The white body is different, I'd prefer black, but it's lovely! There are myriad ways to personalize this keyboard.Typing is accurate and smooth. The mechanical keys aren't overly noisy, just right.This is a well-designed keyboard and works perfectly with Windows 11 Pro!If you want a new PC keyboard and don't want to spend a mint, this may be the ideal keyboard for you...It is for me!

I don’t usually write reviews, but after picking up my second RK ROYAL KLUDGE S98, I had to say something. This keyboard is hands-down one of the best I’ve used—especially in this price range.First off, the key feel and sound are just incredible. I’ve used a lot of mechanical boards over the years, and this one strikes a perfect balance: smooth keystrokes, satisfying clicks, and none of that cheap, hollow echo you get from lower-end boards. Typing on it honestly makes me want to keep typing.One of my favorite features is the multiple connection options. Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless, and USB-C all work flawlessly. I switch between my desktop, laptop, and iPad constantly, and the S98 handles it like a champ. The swap is instant and reliable—no lag or connection weirdness.Build quality is also top-notch. It feels sturdy without being overly heavy, and the battery lasts way longer than I expected. The RGB lighting is a nice touch too—bright, customizable, and not over-the-top unless you want it to be.If you're looking for a mechanical keyboard that punches way above its price tag, this is it. So good, I couldn’t resist getting a second one.