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Royal Kludge RK61

9.3/10 our score

The RK61 exists on this list because it is the cheapest keyboard we would actually recommend.

Layout60%
Category: KeyboardsRanked #2 of 157 in Keyboards In our guide: The 5 Best Mechanical Keyboards for Programrs in 2026
9.3Our score
Our verdict

The RK61 exists on this list because it is the cheapest keyboard we would actually recommend.

Ranked #2 in Keyboards · 3 things we like · 3 to know before buying

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The RK61 exists on this list because it is the cheapest keyboard we would actually recommend. It is hot-swappable, so you can change switches later, and it connects three ways. The trade-off is the 60% layout: arrows and navigation keys live on a function layer.

If you can live with that, or you mostly use Vim-style navigation anyway, it is a bargain. If you need arrow keys, spend a little more on the K2 HE.

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Product information

4 specifications
Layout60%
SwitchesRK Brown / Red (hot-swappable)
ConnectionBluetooth, 2.4GHz, USB-C
KeycapsABS

Pros & cons

What we like
  • Very cheap for a hot-swappable wireless board
  • Small enough to carry in a laptop bag
  • Tri-mode wireless at this price is rare
What could be better
  • No dedicated arrow keys, which is a real cost for coding
  • ABS keycaps will shine over time
  • Software is rough

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