MageGee MKBox
Score: 77/100Royal Kludge X108
Score: 74/100Rankings
The MageGee MK-Box is a budget-friendly 68-key 60% mechanical keyboard with a premium metal top plate, detachable cable, and either clicky blue or linear red switches. It offers full N-key rollover and 15 preset LED modes but lacks wireless connectivity and RGB customization.
The RK ROYAL KLUDGE X108 blends a vintage typewriter look with modern mechanical features. It offers a solid aluminum build, blue clicky switches, and extensive RGB customization, but lacks wireless connectivity and hot-swap capability.
| Attribute | | Royal Kludge X108 |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 800 gramsbest | — |
— | 108best |
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| Attribute | | Royal Kludge X108 |
|---|---|---|
Lighting(1) | ||
Backlighting | LED | RGB |
Layout & Size(1) | ||
Keyboard Layout | 60% compact with arrow keys | Full-size |
Performance(1) | ||
N‑Key Rollover | Full | 108 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Case Material | Metal | Aluminum alloy |
Switches(2) | ||
Switch Type | Blue Clicky | Blue |
Hot‑Swappable | true | false |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the solid metal build, ergonomic adjustable feet, and gasket-mounted design, positioning it as a high-value entry-level mechanical keyboard, while noting the absence of wireless and limited lighting as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the compact size and clicky feedback, but complain about the loud noise, lack of RGB color control, and misleading wireless claims.
Professional reviewers praise the X108 for its eye-catching steampunk design, solid aluminum build, and the authentic typewriter feel provided by the round keycaps and clicky blue switches. They also highlight the extensive RGB customization and the convenience of VIA/QMK support, noting it offers high-end features at a mid-range price point.
Everyday users love the keyboard's visual impact and the satisfying click of the blue switches, often mentioning the volume knob as a welcome upgrade. Common complaints focus on the cheap-feel wrist rest, lack of wireless connectivity, and occasional firmware quirks after powering on.
“Perfect size for gaming and work”
“Clicky sound is satisfying”
“Too loud for office use”
