BASIC BK98 vs Royal Kludge R87 PRO
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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.
BASIC BK98
Royal Kludge R87 PRO
Layout size
98%
80%
Knob
No
Yes
Display
Yes
None
Weight
1,083 g
760 g
QMK
No
Yes
- BASIC BK98
- Royal Kludge R87 PRO
- Performance
- 4984
- Build quality
- 5378
- Productivity
- 7493
- Customizability
- 6991
- Portability
- 4985
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Sound dampening
BASIC BK98 vs Royal Kludge R87 PRO specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 24 specs differ
BASIC BK98
Royal Kludge R87 PRO
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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