Royal Kludge S108
Score: 83/100
HyperX Alloy Origins 60 Aqua
Score: 82/100Rankings
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 HyperX Alloy Origins 60 is a premium 60% mechanical keyboard with an aluminum chassis, high-quality HyperX switches, and vivid per-key RGB lighting, ideal for gamers and typists who value portability and build quality.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1,000 grams | 780 gramsbest |
108best | — | |
12 months | 24 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Layout & Size(2) | ||
Keyboard Layout | full-size 108-key | 60% |
Weight (grams) | 1000 grams | 780 grams |
Performance(1) | ||
N‑Key Rollover | 108 | Full |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 24 months |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Case Material | aluminum | Aluminum |
Keycap Material | plastic | PBT |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connection Type | USB | Wired USB-C |
Switches(1) | ||
Switch Type | mechanical (blue) | HyperX Red / HyperX Aqua |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows/Linux/macOS | Windows |
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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 consistently praise the Alloy Origins 60 for its solid aluminum build, smooth HyperX switches, and striking exposed-LED RGB lighting, noting that the compact form factor is perfect for gamers on the go.
Everyday users love the keyboard's sturdy feel, durable PBT keycaps, and vivid lighting, often highlighting how much desk space it saves. Recurring complaints revolve around the rattle in the spacebar stabilizers, the ABS replacement spacebar, and the initial adjustment period required to locate missing keys.
