Royal Kludge - RK R75

> The two main features i want is to be able to rotate the key-caps to be upside down. That would be a matter of getting uniform profile keycaps so the top are flat. > As well as the keyboard coming with some sort of software that allows for customisation (key actualisation mostly) Pretty much all of them. [My list of VIA boards](https://github.com/ArgentStonecutter/keyboards/blob/main/via-boards.md). Your best bet in that price range would be something like the Redragon K715 or the QMK version of the Royal Kludge RK R75: * https://www.amazon.co.uk/Redragon-K715-Programmable-Mechanical-Dedicated/dp/B0DKXLDJ24 * https://www.amazon.co.uk/RK-ROYAL-KLUDGE-R75-Mechanical/dp/B0CWGR5KM9

I can't speak to the sound quality, but pretty much all wireless keyboards also work wired so you shouldn't rule it out. Looking at Amazon AU I see the [Keychron V1](https://www.amazon.com.au/Keychron-Mechanical-Programmable-Hot-swappable-Compatible/dp/B0DPPJBQ67), [Royal Kludge RK R75](https://www.amazon.com.au/RK-ROYAL-KLUDGE-R75-Mechanical/dp/B0CWGR5KM9), [Womier Q75](https://www.amazon.com.au/Womier-Keyboard-Topographic-Mechanical-Swappable/dp/B0DQV22S2T), and [Akko 5075S VIA](https://www.amazon.com.au/Akko-5075S-Mechanical-Programmable-Accessories/dp/B0CWX6Q4XH). All of these are boards I have tried or tried a different board in the same line, and can recommend. The Akko board is a barebones so you will have to add switches and keycaps... I would suggest the Akko Creamy Purple Pro for the switches if you go that way.

If you want a quiet keyboard, you need to get silent switches and replace the "percussive" ones that come with it. There's a whole mythos that's grown up about the noise keyboards make. You can get a set of Outemu silent switches for about $18-$25 depending on the size of your keyboard. * https://www.amazon.com/PAKJEL-Outemu-Pre-Lubed-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B0CFF76YRG * https://www.amazon.com/KPREPUBLIC-Tactile-Mechanical-Keyboard-Factory/dp/B0D773KH74 * https://www.amazon.com/KPREPUBLIC-Outemu-Mechanical-Keyboard-Tactile/dp/B0BZ48GW7K * https://www.amazon.com/Metrickeys-Pre-Lubed-Tactile-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B0DQQ3T3RH Try one of these keyboards: * [Redragon K717 Pro](https://www.amazon.com/Redragon-K717-Programmable-Mechanical-Dampening/dp/B0DL578X3K) * ($30) * [CIDOO QK61](https://www.amazon.com/MechLands-QK61-Programmable-Swappable-Mechanical/dp/B0D8VMD3P3) * ($60) * [Skyloong GK61 QMK/VIA](https://www.amazon.com/MOLGRIA-Dual-Space-Swappable-Double-Shot-Mechanical/dp/B0CZ9F8P76) * ($54) * [Royal Kludge RK61 QMK/VIA](https://www.amazon.com/RK-ROYAL-KLUDGE-Mechanical-Ultra-Compact/dp/B089GN2KBT) * ($40) * [Womier WK61 Pro](https://www.amazon.com/COSTOM-WK61-PRO-Mechanical-Swappable/dp/B0F5HYHWY8) * ($31) * [Womier VK66 Pro](https://www.amazon.com/Percent-Keyboard-Mechanical-Mounted-Backlit/dp/B0CDC14PL5) * ($39) * [KBDcraft Adam 60%](https://kbdcraft.store/products/adam) * ($70 lego case) * [KBDCraft Lilith 65%](https://kbdcraft.store/products/lilith) ($85 lego case) * [Akko YU01](https://www.amazon.com/Akko-Mechanical-Transparent-Swappable-Bluetooth/dp/B0DJ77MY6V) * ($129) * [XVX M67 Jadestone](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHCRJPR6) * ($47) * [Inland Gaming MK Pro 75](https://www.microcenter.com/product/664376/inland-gaming-mk-pro-75-barebones-keyboard) * ($85 barebones, $100 prebuilt) * [Womier RD75](https://www.amazon.com/Womier-RD75-Pro-Mechanical-Swappable/dp/B0DG82QD1X) ($95 w/ coupon) * [Kiiboom Loop75](https://www.amazon.com/KiiBoom-Loop-75-Structure-Mechanical/dp/B0D62RNXXM) * ($85 w/ coupon) * [Womier WD75](https://womierkeyboard.com/products/womier-wd75) * (wood! $86, $76 without the ugly caps) * [Glencreag WK84](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYDM9N49) * (wood! $95 w/ coupon) * [Jamesdonkey J2](https://www.amazon.com/JamesDonkey-Wireless-Mechanical-Keyboard-Swappable/dp/B0DQWL5GS7) * (make sure you get the hotswap version) * [Redragon K715](https://www.amazon.com/Redragon-K715-Programmable-Mechanical-Dedicated/dp/B0DKXLDJ24) * ($32.50) * [Royal Kludge RK R65 QMK/VIA](https://www.amazon.com/RK-ROYAL-KLUDGE-R65-Mechanical/dp/B0CNP1BG1W) * (make sure you get the QMK/VIA version, $48 with coupon) * [Royal Kludge RK R75 QMK/VIA](https://www.amazon.com/RK-ROYAL-KLUDGE-R75-Mechanical/dp/B0CWGR5KM9) (make sure you get the QMK/VIA version, $51 with coupon) * [Royal Kludge RK R87 Pro QMK/VIA](https://www.amazon.com/RK-ROYAL-KLUDGE-R87-Pro/dp/B0D5B2LRB5) (hotswap knob(!), $55) * [iLoveBee B87](https://www.amazon.com/iLovBee-Wireless-Mechanical-Bluetooth-Swappable/dp/B0D1XLXGBK) ($51) * [ElecFox Linky87](https://www.elecfox.co/products/linky-87-tkl-customized-mechanical-keyboard-87-keys-wired-wireless-bluetooth-led-gaming-keyboard) ($40) * [Monsgeek M1 v5](https://www.monsgeek.com/product/monsgeek-m1-v5-via-1980s-mechanical-keyboard/) ($95) * [Akko 5075B VIA](https://en.akkogear.com/product/5075b-via) ($60 barebones) * YMDK [YMD75](https://ymdkey.com/collections/75-diy) ($64-$110 diy) and [YMD96](https://ymdkey.com/collections/96-diy) ($60-$142 diy) * [Monsgeek M2 v5 VIA](https://www.monsgeek.com/product/monsgeek-m2-v5-via-mechanical-keyboard) ($120) [More](https://github.com/ArgentStonecutter/keyboards/blob/main/via-boards.md)...

Go with a VIA board if you can, like the new QMK RK R75. [More](https://github.com/ArgentStonecutter/keyboards/blob/main/via-boards.md)...

75%: * [Inland Gaming MK Pro 75](https://www.microcenter.com/product/664376/inland-gaming-mk-pro-75-barebones-keyboard) * ($85) * [Womier RD75](https://www.amazon.com/Womier-RD75-Pro-Mechanical-Swappable/dp/B0DG82QD1X) ($95 w/ coupon) * [Kiiboom Loop75](https://www.amazon.com/KiiBoom-Loop-75-Structure-Mechanical/dp/B0D62RNXXM) * ($85 w/ coupon) * [Womier WD75](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DT8SP79R) * (wood! $85) * [Glencreag WK84](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYDM9N49) * (wood! $95 w/ coupon) * [Jamesdonkey J2](https://www.amazon.com/JamesDonkey-Wireless-Mechanical-Keyboard-Swappable/dp/B0DQWPYNH7) * (make sure you get the hotswap version, under $50 if you dig around on Amazon) * [Redragon K715](https://www.amazon.com/Redragon-K715-Programmable-Mechanical-Dedicated/dp/B0DKXLDJ24) ($32.50) * [Royal Kludge RK R75 QMK/VIA](https://www.amazon.com/RK-ROYAL-KLUDGE-R75-Mechanical/dp/B0CWGR5KM9) (make sure you get the QMK/VIA version, $51 with coupon) * [Monsgeek M1 v5](https://www.amazon.com/MONSGEEK-M1-Topographic-Hot-swappable-Side-Printed/dp/B0DMFB3BWW) ($130) * [Akko 5075B VIA](https://en.akkogear.com/product/5075b-via) ($60) * [YMDK YMD75](https://ymdkey.com/collections/75-diy) ($64-$110) TKL: * [Royal Kludge RK R87 Pro QMK/VIA](https://www.amazon.com/RK-ROYAL-KLUDGE-R87-Pro/dp/B0D5B2LRB5) (hotswap knob(!), $55) * [iLoveBee B87](https://www.amazon.com/iLovBee-Wireless-Mechanical-Bluetooth-Swappable/dp/B0D1XLXGBK) ($51) * [ElecFox Linky87](https://www.elecfox.co/products/linky-87-tkl-customized-mechanical-keyboard-87-keys-wired-wireless-bluetooth-led-gaming-keyboard) ($40) For switches, if you want a poppy tactile try Akko Lavender Purple or Creamy Purple Pro. Swapping them out isn't a big deal * https://www.amazon.com/Akko-Keyboard-Mechanical-Switches-Pre-Lubed/dp/B0D3D29G3T * https://www.amazon.com/Akko-Lavender-Keyboard-Dustproof-Mechanical/dp/B0CBTLK5Z5 Howto: * https://github.com/ArgentStonecutter/keyboards/blob/main/replacing_switches.md

The new QMK versions of the RK61, RK R65, RK R75, and RK R87 are quite nice. All their other boards are distilled ass because of their lousy restrictive software. I had one of the old R87s and gave it away because it was so awful.

Any of these 75% QMK/VIA boards, plus Outemu Silent Yellow Jade switches... I have at least older versions of some of these (starred) and the others I just like the cut of their jibs. And the Outemu Silent Yellow Jade is a tactile switch that feels good and is ASMR-quiet. Installing silent switches is the absolute best thing you can do to get a quiet board. * [Inland MK Pro 75](https://www.microcenter.com/product/664376/inland-gaming-mk-pro-75-barebones-keyboard) * (aluminum, knob) * [Womier WD75](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DT8SP79R) * (wood) * [Glencreag WK84](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYDM9N49) * (wood) * [Jamesdonkey J2](https://www.amazon.com/JamesDonkey-Wireless-Mechanical-Keyboard-Swappable/dp/B0DQWPYNH7) * (knob, make sure you get the hotswap version) * [Womier RD75](https://www.amazon.com/Womier-RD75-Pro-Mechanical-Swappable/dp/B0DG82QD1X) * [Kiiboom Loop75](https://www.amazon.com/KiiBoom-Loop-75-Structure-Mechanical/dp/B0D62RNXXM) (aluminum, knob) * [Monsgeek M1 v5](https://www.amazon.com/MONSGEEK-M1-Topographic-Hot-swappable-Side-Printed/dp/B0DQ77WGM3) * (aluminum, knob) * [Akko 5075S VIA](https://en.akkogear.com/product/5075s-via) (knob) * [YMDK YMD75](https://ymdkey.com/products/walnut-wood-case-qmk-via-ymd75-v3-hot-swap-84-75-fully-programmable-pcb-stabilizers-kit-support-ansi-iso) * (various cases, this one's walnut) A bit cheaper looking: * [Redragon K715](https://www.amazon.com/Redragon-K715-Programmable-Mechanical-Dedicated/dp/B0DKXLDJ24) (knob) * [Royal Kludge RK R75 QMK/VIA](https://www.amazon.com/RK-ROYAL-KLUDGE-R75-Mechanical/dp/B0CWGR5KM9) (knob, make sure you get the QMK/VIA version) Not QMK but VIA and a really nice board for modding: * [Gamakay SN75](https://www.amazon.com/GK-GAMAKAY-SN75-Mechanical-Programmable/dp/B0CF2QJ45L) (knob) Right now the Kiiboom Loop 75 is the lushest board in this list and it's 50% off on Amazon US, which makes it $85. [More](https://github.com/ArgentStonecutter/keyboards/blob/main/via-boards.md)...

Mostly on Amazon: 75%: * [Monsgeek M1 v5](https://www.monsgeek.com/product/monsgeek-m1-v5-via-1980s-mechanical-keyboard/) ($95) * [Akko 5075B VIA](https://en.akkogear.com/product/5075b-via) ($60 barebones) * [YMDK YMD75](https://ymdkey.com/collections/75-diy) ($64-$110 diy) * [Inland Gaming MK Pro 75](https://www.microcenter.com/product/664376/inland-gaming-mk-pro-75-barebones-keyboard) * (~~$85~~ $65 barebones, $100 prebuilt) * [Womier RD75](https://www.amazon.com/Womier-RD75-Pro-Mechanical-Swappable/dp/B0DG82QD1X) ($95 w/ coupon) * [Kiiboom Loop75](https://www.amazon.com/KiiBoom-Loop-75-Structure-Mechanical/dp/B0D62RNXXM) * ($85 w/ coupon) * [Womier WD75](https://www.amazon.com/Womier-Mechanical-Swappable-Translucent-Keycaps-POM/dp/B0DT8SP79R) * (wood! $96) * [Glencreag WK84](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYDM9N49) * (wood! $95 w/ coupon) * [Redragon K715](https://www.amazon.com/Redragon-K715-Programmable-Mechanical-Dedicated/dp/B0DKXLDJ24) * ($32.50) * [Royal Kludge RK R75 QMK/VIA](https://www.amazon.com/RK-ROYAL-KLUDGE-R75-Mechanical/dp/B0CWGR5KM9) ($51 with coupon) 80%: * [Royal Kludge RK R87 Pro QMK/VIA](https://www.amazon.com/RK-ROYAL-KLUDGE-R87-Pro/dp/B0D5B2LRB5) (hotswap knob(!), $55) * [iLoveBee B87](https://www.amazon.com/iLovBee-Wireless-Mechanical-Bluetooth-Swappable/dp/B0D1XLXGBK) ($51) * [ElecFox Linky87](https://www.elecfox.co/products/linky-87-tkl-customized-mechanical-keyboard-87-keys-wired-wireless-bluetooth-led-gaming-keyboard) ($40) * [Jamesdonkey J4](https://www.amazon.com/JamesDonkey-Mechanical-Bluetooth-Hot-swappable-Compatible/dp/B0F62ML1BT) ($53) * [Yunzii B87](https://www.amazon.com/YUNZII-Wireless-Mechanical-Keyboard-Programmable/dp/B0DLKZ4HBW) ($70) * [Zouya GMK87](https://www.amazon.com/Cmokifuly-Mechanical-Keyboard-Tri-Mode-Programmable/dp/B0D9WLRRG5) * ($76 NOT QMK) 96%: * [YMDK YMD96](https://ymdkey.com/collections/96-diy) ($60-$142 diy) * [Monsgeek M2 v5 VIA](https://www.monsgeek.com/product/monsgeek-m2-v5-via-mechanical-keyboard) ($120) [More](https://github.com/ArgentStonecutter/keyboards/blob/main/via-boards.md)... Disclaimers: Avoid Epomaker or Keychron unless you enjoy abusive customer support experiences. The Keychron website is a good place to browse layouts so long as you're just windowshopping. My mention of specific boards is not a general endorsement of Royal Kludge and Redragon. Most of their boards are completely ass, they just have a few recent boards with QMK firmware that are decent. If you go with Royal Kludge or Skyloong only buy those specific boards linked because they have older proprietary boards with the same model name.

R75 is goated, check the black version as well, or get different MDA keycaps later

If your budget is strictly under 5k. Go with RK R75 (Wired, build quality is great) If you can extend your budget to 6k. You have 2 options the RK M75 (wireless, build quality is great, clacky sound) or the Aula F75 (wireless, Thocky, decent quality) There's one slightly expensive option as well around 8k. Rainy 75. I think you can find this on Genesispc PS: I prefer 75% keybs for both gaming and work

I have been waiting for Rk r75 phantom with a fast silver linear switch to restock, in diwali sale it was for 4k, its not particularly black but i like it.

Search in this sub for "under 4k" you will get lots of suggestions but here I will suggest you some which you can check and do research for your own benefit. VGN N75/ V87 Rk 71 (Wireless) Rk R87 Rk R87 pro (you have to pay 700rs extra) Rk R75 (a good keyboard but a slight over your budget, 700rs extra) Rk R65

Get aula F75 its great, but if you want qmk/via then take r75.

i am using a HyperX Alloy Origins for gaming. It has been great. I prefer the switches of Hyperx over Razer, Corsair, Logitech. Post sales service of Logitech has been the best. Same day repair and replacement here in Delhi, India. Overall though, I find linear switches gaming keyboard bad for typing. I make a lot of mistakes. As I don't game as much anymore 😭, I have been using Royal Kludge RK75 with tactile switches and it has been the best keyboard for me. The typing experience is amazing. In gaming also it fairs quite well, but for competitive games the wired Hyperx still feels faster (very slightly)

Ah ok 75% . Technically not the opposite of tkl . Only opposite would be something like a 20% board like this https://preview.redd.it/mjv6xjqkx6te1.jpeg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=357e55d7d52957b339d16d08846d90edc145aa02 Anyways if ur fine with wired rk r75 is good. If you don't mind not being able to remap ur board on mac aula f75, ajazz ak 820 max or vgn n75 pro are also good options . Just to clarify all 3 work on mac but you can only remap r75 on mac

Afaik the [Aula F75](https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/pdp-i4258953667.html?spm=a2o4l.searchlist.list.1.3f1a7f7aDQjtFK) should be a linear switch. Meaning no clickity sounds, so it should be silent Royal Kludge [Rk R75](https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/royal-kludge-rk-r75-mechanical-keyboard-75-tkl-wired-with-volume-knob-gasket-mount-rgb-backlit-with-software-mda-profile-pbt-keycaps-hot-swappable-i4307510729-s24224315265.html) also has a volume knob

For the Aula F75, either the Star Vector or Reaper Axis is pretty quiet. Meaning there is no CLICKING sounds on the SWITCH. The only noise that can be heard depends on how heavy the users type with the keys bottoming out. as for the RK R75, not entirely sure about the yellow switch. But the red linear sqitch should be silent enough. The switches that are annoyingly loud are the tactile ones, specially the blue switches. If you still hate the sound of the keys bottoming out. you can get something like a [sound dampener](https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/feker-switch-sound-dampeners-sheet-soft-pad-dimple-foam-sponge-for-mechanical-keyboard-i5022473895-s29396862423.html?&search=pdp_v2v?spm=a2o4l.pdp_revamp.recommendation_2.5.56604794vy8rCk&mp=1&scm=1007.16389.286994.0&clickTrackInfo=56635a85-cfac-4cb8-9c79-b3142cbcf894__5022473895__24965__trigger2i__287002__0.447__0.447__0.0__0.0__0.0__0.447__4__null__null__null__null__null__null____199.0__0.5025125628140703__5.0__8__99.0__1986160,1972114,1972319,1985684,1981450,101718,1979371,1983779,1983978,1973792,1973793,1981449,1978478,1979634,1973283,1977462__null__null__null__3650.16504_955.3631__null__32104__null__0.0__0.0________null__null__0) https://preview.redd.it/rzj3zc322maf1.png?width=930&format=png&auto=webp&s=30c5752acc6444f67d89ae6a4acaf4f577c83d06

Both are great value keyboards, but neither have QMK/Via. They each have their own proprietary software that is just... ok. Keychron V1 Max has VIA. Solid board but I personally hate the OSA keycaps they ship with. So I'd suggest seeing if you can make the barebones V1 + Switches + Caps work within your budget. USD I assume?

https://preview.redd.it/4equl3skm9te1.jpeg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ce8d340d4f41eb9fbad87f7485daef1d99bf7d27 first time buying keycaps on my first keyboard, royal kludge r75 🥰 i didnt like the stock ones it had on, but i do miss the sculpting it had. this one is completely flat but im getting used to it

Keyboards with the arrow keys and num pad are called full keyboards or 104/108 keyboards. Royal Kludge has the Rk918 and it's a full, mechanical, hot-swappable keyboard. It's the cheapest you can get from them but build quality isn't up to par compared to their other models, but then their build quality is already above most other manufacturers in their price bracket. Sure ka yan ang ibibigay mo? Mejo magastos yan if he gets into the hobby, pretty soon he might start thinking about custom keycaps, trying out new switches, or trying out the higher-end keyboards. I should know-- I'm currently typing this out on an R87 that's gonna be fitted out soon with a new set of ultra-silent yellow switches. This will be my working KB while my earlier clicky R75 goes to the gaming setup, which is counter-productive since linear (quieter) switches are preferred for responsiveness. Have spent about 7k for the 2 KBs and trying out different switches for them. Ask your BF din pala ano preferred keys niya: clicky, clacky, silent, and if he's gonna use them for gaming.

Because you have very specific sound experience preference. I would say buy a barebones or mod something cheaper with extra switches Royal Kludge RK R87 PRO - 3800 on Genesis PC, mod it with switches that you like, (has qmk, per key rgb and every feature you i may like), the downside is , the stock switches on this keeb in my opinion are very noisy, but that can be solved as you can buy switches with money that's left Arion Frost on meckeys - (PURE BAREBONES -6k) (QMK / VIA) Stars80 v2 \[7,400 RS\] (BAREBONES)(QMK / VIA) VTK Multix TKL Barebones (4k price , BAREBONES) \[software might have issue, cause i have read its latest models comes with VIA, but some earlier ones didnot support it. Plus not much info on site too, maybe ask someone who has used it \] Akko 5087S (VIA support) (BEST CHOICE, 5k), you will get ewnough money to change switches too Akko 5075S (barebones for 6k nearly) (QMK/VIA) RK R75 - (Buy K silver switches, can't say if you may find the noice good, in my experience , the sound is creamy, but you will get enough money to buy swtiches) (QMK/VIA) Hope it heelps

I had a rk years ago and it was fine, until a key failed. I have a keychron now and love it. But I'm also not a small keyboard person. For the price it will probably work fine for a few years, but also probably good for someone who wanted to try 60% and see how they like it.

Looking for very specific keyboard. My original razer black widow broke on me. Looking for a 75%. I tried these 3 keyboards and they are all missing one thing. Epomaker aula F-75 basically perfect just sounds kinda like shit. Epomaker HE80 sounds great but the lighting is very dim. RK royal kludge- the function keys are just too close to the letters and it triggers me. Looking for 75%, very bright RGB, sounds good, and specifically has the delete key in the upper right hand portion of the screen. A lot of keyboards have the pause break in the upper right, and my game I play doesn’t allow me to change that keybind. so I need the upper right hand key to be delete preferably, or I guess if I had to anything other than pause/break.

no way aula is better than royal kudge I own both and build battery keys each and everything is way superior in royal kudge Aula is way overhyped imo

Looking for very specific keyboard. My original razer black widow broke on me. Looking for a 75%. I tried these 3 keyboards and they are all missing one thing. Epomaker aula F-75 basically perfect just sounds kinda like shit. Epomaker HE80 sounds great but the lighting is very dim. RK royal kludge- the function keys are just too close to the letters and it triggers me. Looking for 75%, very bright RGB, sounds good, and specifically has the delete key in the upper right hand portion of the screen. A lot of keyboards have the pause break in the upper right, and my game I play doesn’t allow me to change that keybind. Please help (: