Royal Kludge S108
Score: 83/100
HyperX Alloy Origins 60
Score: 77/100Rankings
The RK Royal Kludge S108 blends a striking retro typewriter aesthetic with a full-size 108-key mechanical layout, blue clicky switches and vibrant per-key RGB lighting. It offers solid build quality via an aluminum frame and a detachable wrist rest, but lacks software customization and can be noisy.
The Alloy Origins 60 packs a rugged aluminum chassis, smooth HyperX Red switches and vibrant per-key RGB into an ultra-compact 60% form factor, making it ideal for gamers and travelers who value portability. Its lack of wireless connectivity and some stabilizer noise may be drawbacks for users needing full keysets or silent operation.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1,000 grams | 969 gramsbest |
108best | — | |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Layout & Size(2) | ||
Keyboard Layout | full-size 108-key | 60% |
Weight (grams) | 1000 grams | 969 grams |
Performance(1) | ||
N‑Key Rollover | 108 | full |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Case Material | aluminum | Aluminum |
Keycap Material | plastic | PBT |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connection Type | USB | Wired |
Switches(1) | ||
Switch Type | mechanical (blue) | HyperX Red |
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Professional reviewers commend the S108 for marrying a striking retro typewriter look with solid modern performance, noting the aluminum chassis and clicky switches as strong points while pointing out the learning curve of round keycaps and lack of companion software.
Everyday users love the eye-catching vintage design, tactile blue switches, vivid RGB lighting and sturdy construction, though they complain about the loud click noise, firmware wake-up issue and cheap-feeling wrist rest.
“Beautiful design”
“Great typing experience”
“Bright, vibrant RGB”
Professional reviewers commend the Alloy Origins 60 for its solid aluminum build, smooth HyperX Red switches, and vivid RGB lighting, noting premium construction and responsive keys while warning about the learning curve of the 60% layout.
Everyday users repeatedly praise the keyboard's tank-like aluminum chassis, the smooth and quiet Red switches, and the durable double-shot PBT keycaps. Common complaints revolve around a rattling spacebar, the adjustment required for the missing function row and navigation keys, an ABS alternate spacebar, and the lack of wireless connectivity.
