Cidoo QK61 V2 vs Royal Kludge RK61VIA vs RGB
Choose the Cidoo QK61 V2 for VIA/QMK customization and RGB, or the Royal Kludge RK61 for its listed 500g weight and N-key rollover.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Cidoo QK61 V2
VIA
Build quality in the top 30% of 60% boards under $100.
- VIA and QMK support, with vendor-described VIA key remapping and macro creation.
- Gasket mount and polycarbonate plate.
- Five vendor-described sound-improving layers include sandwich foam, PET film, and a silicone pad.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the
Royal Kludge RK61
RGB
Build quality in the bottom 15% of 60% boards under $50.
- N-key rollover is listed in the product specifications.
- Listed weight is 500g, with dimensions of 39 x 292 x 101 mm.
- Offers Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and USB-C wired connectivity.
Pick the Cidoo QK61 V2 if you want QMK/VIA customization, RGB, and a gasket-mounted build with vendor-described sound-dampening layers. Choose the Royal Kludge RK61 if its listed N-key rollover and 500g weight are more important, and you do not need RGB. Both provide a compact ANSI layout with Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired modes.
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.
Cidoo QK61 V2
Royal Kludge RK61
Battery
3,000 mAh
1,450 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Switch options
Clicky, Linear
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
QMK
Yes
No
The deep option when you want to remap every key
VIA
Yes
No
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Sound dampening
Yes
No
- Cidoo QK61 V2
- Royal Kludge RK61
- Performance
- 4356
- Build quality
- 6951
- Productivity
- 7169
- Customizability
- 8158
- Portability
- 8488
- Layout size: 60%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
What will you mostly use it for?
The QK61 V2 takes the edge for programming, modding, office use, and content creation, mainly through its customization support, dampening construction, and RGB. The RK61 is the gaming pick here because N-key rollover is explicitly listed, and its vendor describes its red-switch option as suitable for gaming. For travel, the RK61’s listed weight and dimensions make its portability easier to assess, while the QK61 V2 has the larger stated battery capacity. Both share the same compact ANSI format and three connection modes.
Pick the Royal Kludge RK61
- The RK61 lists N-key rollover.
- The RK61 product description identifies red switches as suitable for gaming, with blue and brown switches also listed as options.
- Both keyboards offer 2.4 GHz and wired connections.
Cidoo QK61 V2 vs Royal Kludge RK61 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
11 of 24 specs differ
Cidoo QK61 V2
Royal Kludge RK61
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
QMK
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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Cidoo QK61 V2 vs Royal Kludge RK61: your questions
The Cidoo QK61 V2 has south-facing RGB, QMK and VIA support, a gasket mount, and a polycarbonate plate. The Royal Kludge RK61 has no RGB, but lists N-key rollover, multimedia keys, and a 500g weight.
The Cidoo QK61 V2 has south-facing RGB backlighting. The Royal Kludge RK61 is listed without RGB, and its vendor product page describes its backlighting as single-color.
The Cidoo QK61 V2 lists both VIA and QMK support. Its vendor description says VIA can be used for key remapping, macros, and backlight settings.
Both keyboards are listed as hot-swappable. Vendor descriptions for both say their PCBs support 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switches.
The Royal Kludge RK61 is listed at 500g. A weight is not listed for the Cidoo QK61 V2, so the supplied specifications do not support a direct weight comparison.
The Cidoo QK61 V2 has a listed 3000mAh battery, while the Royal Kludge RK61 is listed at 1450mAh. Battery capacity alone does not establish actual battery life.
Both keyboards list Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity. The Cidoo vendor description calls this tri-mode connectivity and identifies Type-C wired mode.
The Cidoo QK61 V2 is the stronger fit if you want QMK and VIA support, including the VIA remapping and macro features described by its vendor. Both use a 60% layout, so neither has a dedicated function row.
The Royal Kludge RK61 lists N-key rollover in its extra features. The Cidoo QK61 V2 does not list N-key rollover in its product specifications.
Yes, the Cidoo QK61 V2 is listed with a gasket mount and polycarbonate plate. Its vendor says the gasket structure isolates switches from the case to damp vibration and reduce sound.
The QK61 V2’s compatibility note says shine-through legends stay dark with its south-facing LEDs. It also warns that some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
The Royal Kludge RK61 lists multimedia keys as an extra feature. The Cidoo QK61 V2 does not list multimedia keys among its extra features.
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