Royal Kludge C98 HE vs Delux RTS1 Specs

Compare Royal Kludge C98 HE vs Delux RTS1 Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Royal Kludge C98 HE and Delux RTS1 and view their biggest differences. The detailed comparison table allows you to see all the essential features, specifications, and benefits of each keyboard at a glance. Whether you're looking for performance, value, or specific functionalities, this comparison tool helps you make an informed decision.

Model
Rating	0.0 stars (0 reviews)	0.0 stars (0 reviews)
Purchase Options
Main differences	Released in 2025 Available in a 96% layout Comes with a knob Compatible with both Mac and Windows Connects via USB-C Has built-in sound dampening Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity Weighs about 1200 g Sized at 41 x 409 x 140 mm Features PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting	Released in 2024 Available in a 100% layout Includes screw-in stabilizers Weighs about 390 g Sized at 37 x 167 x 230 mm Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 95.1 Build Quality: 52.1 Productivity: 83.2 Customizability: 67.1 Portability: 45.1	Scores Performance: 87.5 Build Quality: 41.8 Productivity: 54 Customizability: 62.1 Portability: 41.9
Name	Name Royal Kludge C98 HE	Name Delux RTS1
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options Magnetic	Switch Options Magnetic
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 96%	Layout Size 100%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Wired, Wired only	Connection
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 8000 Hz	Polling Rate 8000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style -	Mount Style -
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, South-face	Backlight Rgb
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material -	Case Material -
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material -
Dimensions	Dimensions 41 x 409 x 140 mm	Dimensions 37 x 167 x 230 mm
Weight	Weight 1200g	Weight 390g

-16% off

C98 96% Hall Effect Magnetic Switch Keyboard

DELUX RTS1 One Hand Magnetic Switch Mechanical Keyboard

Select a keyboard to compare

0.0 stars (0 reviews)

Released in 2025
Available in a 96% layout
Comes with a knob
Compatible with both Mac and Windows
Connects via USB-C
Has built-in sound dampening
Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity
Weighs about 1200 g
Sized at 41 x 409 x 140 mm
Features PBT keycaps
Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting

Released in 2024
Available in a 100% layout
Includes screw-in stabilizers
Weighs about 390 g
Sized at 37 x 167 x 230 mm
Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting

Scores

Performance: 95.1
Build Quality: 52.1
Productivity: 83.2
Customizability: 67.1
Portability: 45.1

Scores

Performance: 87.5
Build Quality: 41.8
Productivity: 54
Customizability: 62.1
Portability: 41.9

Name

Royal Kludge C98 HE

Name

Delux RTS1

Release year

2025

Release year

2024

Switch Options

Magnetic

Switch Options

Magnetic

Profile

Normal Profile

Profile

Normal Profile

Hot Swappable

Layout Size

96%

Layout Size

100%

Layout Standard

ANSI

Layout Standard

ANSI

Layout Ergonomics

Normal

Layout Ergonomics

Normal

Knob Support

Display Support

Mac/Win Support

Multi-Media Keys

USB-C

USB passthrough

Connection

Wired, Wired only

Connection

Polling Rate

8000 Hz

Polling Rate

8000 Hz

Battery capacity

Hall Effect Support

QMK Support

VIA Support

VIAL Support

N-Key Rollover

Rapid Trigger

Mount Style

Screw in Stabilizers

Sound Dampening

Backlight

Rgb, South-face

Backlight

Rgb

Case Colors

Case Material

Keycaps Material

PBT

Keycaps Material

Dimensions

41 x 409 x 140 mm

Dimensions

37 x 167 x 230 mm

Weight

1200g

Weight

390g

Discover similar products

You might also like similar products in that price range:

$89

Keychron V6 Max

100%,

Hotswap,

Wireless,

Wired,

RGB,

Knob,

VIA,

QMK,

Gasket Mount

$69

Keychron K4 Pro

96%,

Hotswap,

Wireless,

Wired,

RGB/ White LEDs,

VIA,

QMK,

Tray Mount

$85

Keychron K17 Max

96%,

Hotswap,

Wireless,

Wired,

RGB/ White LEDs,

Knob,

VIA,

QMK,

Alu case,

PCB Mount

$60

Keychron C2 Pro

100%,

Hotswap,

Wired,

RGB/ White LEDs,

VIA,

QMK,

Tray Mount

$69

Skyloong GK980

98%,

Hotswap,

Wireless,

Wired,

RGB/ White LEDs,

Knob,

Alu case,

Gasket Mount

$79

Keychron K10 Pro

100%,

Hotswap,

Wireless,

Wired,

RGB/ White LEDs,

VIA,

QMK,

Tray Mount

$76

Royal Kludge S98

96%,

Hotswap,

Wireless,

Screen,

RGB,

Knob,

Top Mount

$69

Keychron K5 Pro

100%,

Hotswap,

Wireless,

Wired,

RGB/ White LEDs,

VIA,

QMK,

Alu case,

Tray Mount

$85

S104 Wireless Full Size Mechanical Keyboard

Royal Kludge S104

100%,

Hotswap,

Wireless,

Screen,

RGB,

Knob,

Top Mount

$70

RK96 Wireless Hot-Swappable RGB Keyboard

Royal Kludge RK96

96%,

Hotswap,

Wireless,

Wired,

RGB,

Knob,

PCB Mount

Model
	-16% off 69		Select a keyboard to compare
Rating	0.0 stars (0 reviews)	0.0 stars (0 reviews)
Purchase Options
Main differences	Released in 2025 Available in a 96% layout Comes with a knob Compatible with both Mac and Windows Connects via USB-C Has built-in sound dampening Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity Weighs about 1200 g Sized at 41 x 409 x 140 mm Features PBT keycaps Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting	Released in 2024 Available in a 100% layout Includes screw-in stabilizers Weighs about 390 g Sized at 37 x 167 x 230 mm Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 95.1 Build Quality: 52.1 Productivity: 83.2 Customizability: 67.1 Portability: 45.1	Scores Performance: 87.5 Build Quality: 41.8 Productivity: 54 Customizability: 62.1 Portability: 41.9
Name	Name Royal Kludge C98 HE	Name Delux RTS1
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options Magnetic	Switch Options Magnetic
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Normal Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 96%	Layout Size 100%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Wired, Wired only	Connection
Polling Rate	Polling Rate 8000 Hz	Polling Rate 8000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity -	Battery capacity -
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style -	Mount Style -
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, South-face	Backlight Rgb
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material -	Case Material -
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material -
Dimensions	Dimensions 41 x 409 x 140 mm	Dimensions 37 x 167 x 230 mm
Weight	Weight 1200g	Weight 390g