Ace Pad Tech APT04 HE vs Royal Kludge RK61
Get the Ace Pad Tech APT04 HE for hall effect. Get the Royal Kludge RK61 for hot-swappable.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Ace Pad Tech APT04 HE
Hall effect
Build quality in the top 50% of 60% boards under $50.
- Magnetic switches only. Standard MX switches will not fit.
Get the
Royal Kludge RK61
Hot-swappable
Build quality in the bottom 15% of 60% boards under $50.
The differences that matter
Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.
Ace Pad Tech APT04 HE
Royal Kludge RK61
Hall effect (magnetic)
Yes
No
Adjustable actuation helps in games and not in normal typing
Connection
Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Hot-swappable
No
Yes
Switch changes without soldering
Switch options
Clicky, Linear, Magnetic, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Keycaps
PBT
ABS, PBT
- Ace Pad Tech APT04 HE
- Royal Kludge RK61
- Performance
- 7956
- Build quality
- 6051
- Productivity
- 5169
- Customizability
- 6458
- Portability
- 6788
- Layout size: 60%
Ace Pad Tech APT04 HE vs Royal Kludge RK61 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
8 of 22 specs differ
Ace Pad Tech APT04 HE
Royal Kludge RK61
Switch options
Hall effect (magnetic)
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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