Royal Kludge S108
Score: 83/100
MageGee MKBox
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 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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1,000 grams | 800 gramsbest |
108best | — | |
12 monthsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Lighting(1) | ||
Backlighting | RGB | LED |
Layout & Size(2) | ||
Keyboard Layout | full-size 108-key | 60% compact with arrow keys |
Weight (grams) | 1000 grams | 800 grams |
Performance(1) | ||
N‑Key Rollover | 108 | Full |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Case Material | aluminum | Metal |
Keycap Material | plastic | ABS |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connection Type | USB | Wired |
Switches(1) | ||
Switch Type | mechanical (blue) | Blue Clicky |
Compatibility(1) | ||
Operating System Compatibility | Windows/Linux/macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
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.
“Beautiful design”
“Great typing experience”
“Bright, vibrant RGB”
