HK Gaming GK61
Score: 73/100
RK Royal Kludge RK61 Red
Score: 75/100Rankings
The RK61 is a 60% mechanical keyboard that packs RGB lighting, hot-swap switches, and tri-mode connectivity into a lightweight 560 g chassis. Its main drawbacks are software instability and occasional Bluetooth latency. Ideal for budget-conscious gamers and travelers who need a portable, versatile board.
The GK61 is a 60% mechanical keyboard offering hot-swap support, per-key RGB, and a 1000 Hz polling rate. Its compact layout omits arrow keys and its Windows-only software can be glitchy, while the ABS build feels less premium. Suited for budget gamers who prioritize customization over full keysets.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
61 keysbest | 61 keysbest | |
1,000 Hzbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 600 g | 560 gbest |
50 gbest | — | |
— | 10 hoursbest | |
— | 2,400 MHzbest |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(3) | ||
Switch Type | Optical | Linear Red |
Weight (g) | 600 g | 560 g |
Dimensions (W×H×L) (mm) | 100x30x290 mm | 102x40x292 mm mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers, such as KeebWorks, rate the GK61's daily performance highly for responsiveness (8/10) and praise its hot-swap durability, fast polling rate, and RGB features. However, they criticize the cramped 60% layout and note occasional software instability, recommending it mainly for budget gamers who can tolerate the layout trade-offs.
Everyday users love the hot-swap convenience, the satisfying sound after mods, and the vibrant RGB lighting, seeing it as a great value. Recurring frustrations center on the Windows-only software that sometimes won't install, the lack of dedicated arrow keys for productivity, and the entry-level ABS build that feels less premium.
“sounds and feels pretty good”
“king of budget 60%”
“solid compact 60% wireless mechanical”
GK61 offers the added flexibility of optical switches and slightly better RGB, making it a marginal upgrade over RK61.
Choose RK61 for better wireless options and switch quality; GK61 if absolute lowest price is the priority.
Professional reviewers consider the RK61 a solid entry-level 60% mechanical keyboard. RTINGS commends its reliable Bluetooth pairing and typing feel, while EnosTech highlights the crisp 40 g Red switches and attractive lighting.
Everyday users consistently praise the RK61's portability, lightweight design, smooth Red switches and the convenience of multi-device wireless connectivity. Common complaints revolve around unreliable customization software, the lack of dedicated media keys, shiny ABS keycaps over time, and occasional Bluetooth latency.
