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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Royal Kludge C98 HE and Royal Kludge RK96 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.

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C98 96% Hall Effect Magnetic Switch Keyboard
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RK96 Wireless Hot-Swappable RGB Keyboard

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  • Released in 2025
  • Has Magnetic switch options
  • Utilizes Hall effect sensors
  • Enables rapid trigger functionality
  • Supports Wired, Wired only connectivity
  • Runs at a 8000 Hz polling rate
  • 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 2022
  • Has Clicky, Linear, Tactile switch options
  • Provides dedicated media keys
  • Offers a USB passthrough port
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Uses a PCB Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Equipped with a 3750 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1500 g
  • Sized at 38 x 124 x 38 mm
  • Made with a Plastic case
  • Features ABS keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 95.1
  • Build Quality: 52.3
  • Productivity: 83.9
  • Customizability: 67.7
  • Portability: 45
Scores
  • Performance: 50.7
  • Build Quality: 55.1
  • Productivity: 91.4
  • Customizability: 79.1
  • Portability: 53.9
Name
Royal Kludge C98 HE
Name
Royal Kludge RK96
Release year
2025
Release year
2022
Switch Options
Magnetic
Switch Options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Profile
Normal Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
96%
Layout Size
96%
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Wired, Wired only
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
8000 Hz
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
-
Battery capacity
3750 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
-
Mount Style
PCB Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, South-face
Backlight
 
Rgb
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
-
Case Material
Plastic
Keycaps Material
PBT
Keycaps Material
ABS
Dimensions
41 x 409 x 140 mm
Dimensions
38 x 124 x 38 mm
Weight
1200g
Weight
1500g
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