Name: RK Royal Kludge RK61 Red
Brand: RK Royal Kludge
SKU: B089GN2KBT
Price: 39.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (6443 reviews)

Expert Review Analysis

The RK Royal Kludge RK61 is a ultra‑compact 60% mechanical keyboard featuring tri‑mode connectivity (Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4 GHz wireless dongle, USB‑C), hot‑swappable RK switches and up to ten hours of battery life, making it a portable and budget‑friendly option for gamers and travelers.

✓ Best for: Budget‑conscious gamers (especially FPS players), travelers and portable typists, minimalist desk setups, and users who need to switch quickly between multiple devices such as a laptop, tablet and phone.✗ Not ideal for: Users who require a full numeric keypad, dedicated media keys, extensive macro programming, or a fully reliable software suite for deep customization; also not ideal for those who prefer premium PBT keycaps over ABS.

Pros

✓Ultra‑compact 60% layout measuring only 11.4 x 4 inches and weighing 0.5 kg, providing excellent portability and desk‑space savings.
✓Tri‑mode connectivity with Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4 GHz wireless dongle, and wired USB‑C enables flexible pairing with up to three devices.
✓

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Current

$39.99

Average

$44.31

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$36.79

Highest

$59.99

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Specifications

Connectivity

Connection TypeWired (detachable Type‑C)

Design

Height40 mm mm

Width102 mm mm

Length292 mm mm

Weight560 g g

Features

Key Count61

Switch TypeLinear Red

Hot SwappableYes (supports 3‑pin and 5‑pin switches)

Anti‑GhostingFull key rollover

General

BrandRK Royal Kludge

ManufacturerRK ROYAL KLUDGE

ModelRK61

ColorWhite

Layout60%

Lighting

RGB Backlight Modes18

Monochrome Backlight Modes8

Ports

USB Type-C PortDetachable

Software

Software CustomizationSupported via RK ROYAL KLUDGE software

Switches

Hot‑swappable switch typeRK‑branded (Gateron/Huano variants) Red 40g, Blue clicky, Brown tactile

Keycaps

Keycap materialABS double‑shot

Battery

Battery capacity1450 mAh

Backlighting

Lighting optionsRGB or single‑color (blue/orange) depending on model

Operating Systems

Supported OSWindows, macOS/iOS, Android, Linux

Dimensions & Weight

Height1.574803148 inches

Width4.0157480274 inches

Depth11.4960629804 inches

Weight1.2345886672 pounds

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