AULA F99 vs Royal Kludge X104Wireless or Full-Size
Choose the AULA F99 for tri-mode wireless and a compact footprint, or the Royal Kludge X104 for a standard full-size layout and detachable aluminum knob.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
AULA F99
Rapid trigger
Build quality in the bottom 35% of 96% boards under $100.
- Tri-mode connectivity includes Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless and USB-C wired.
- The 8000mAh battery supports its wireless operation.
- Gasket mount, flex-cut PCB and vendor-described five-layer sound damping.
- North-facing LEDs. Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Get the
Royal Kludge X104
Knob
Build quality in the bottom 35% of 100% boards under $100.
- Standard 100% ANSI layout with a number pad.
- Full N-key rollover support is specified for simultaneous key inputs.
- Detachable aluminum knob provides volume adjustment.
Pick the AULA F99 if you want wireless use, a larger listed battery and a compact numpad layout. Choose the Royal Kludge X104 if a standard full-size layout, wired-only simplicity, N-key rollover or the detachable volume knob matters more. Both provide hot-swap support and sound-dampening features, so the layout and connection choice should drive the decision.
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.
AULA F99
Royal Kludge X104
Layout size
96%
100%
Rapid trigger
Yes
No
Faster resets help in games and not in normal typing
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Wired
Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency
Knob
No
Yes
Weight
1,023 g
1,350 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- AULA F99
- Royal Kludge X104
- Performance
- 5879
- Build quality
- 5652
- Productivity
- 8784
- Customizability
- 6567
- Portability
- 6245
- Hot-swappable
- Switch options: Linear
- Sound dampening
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The F99 stands out for office use and travel, where wireless options and its compact layout are useful. The X104 gets the gaming and content-creation picks, primarily for N-key rollover and its detachable volume knob. Programming is a close match because both have numpads, PBT keycaps and hot-swap support, with layout size and connectivity deciding between them. Modding is also even, since both support switch replacement and the X104 and F99 each have distinct customization features.
Pick the Royal Kludge X104
- The X104 specifies full N-key rollover support for simultaneous key inputs.
- Royal Kludge describes the X104 as a gaming keyboard with pre-lubed linear switches.
- The F99 offers Rapid Trigger, but its listed connectivity includes wireless modes as well as wired.
AULA F99 vs Royal Kludge X104 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 23 specs differ
AULA F99
Royal Kludge X104
Switch options
Rapid trigger
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Screw-in stabilizers
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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AULA F99 vs Royal Kludge X104: your questions
Yes. It supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz wireless and USB-C wired connections, and its listed battery capacity is 8000mAh.
No. The X104 is listed as wired only, with USB-C connectivity.
The Royal Kludge X104 is a standard 100% ANSI keyboard. The AULA F99 uses a compact 96% layout that retains a numpad but has fewer gaps than a conventional full-size board.
Yes. Royal Kludge lists full N-key rollover support, intended to register multiple key inputs at the same time.
Rapid Trigger is listed as an extra feature on the AULA F99. The X104’s listed features include N-key rollover, but not Rapid Trigger.
Yes, both are listed as hot-swappable. Their vendor descriptions say the boards support switch replacement without soldering, and each describes support for 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
The F99 has north-facing LEDs, and its compatibility notes warn that Cherry-profile keycaps can hit the switch housing. Consider checking keycap clearance before choosing that profile.
Yes. It has a detachable aluminum knob described by Royal Kludge as a control for volume adjustment. The product listing also specifies media keys.
The AULA F99 weighs 1023 g, while the Royal Kludge X104 weighs 1350 g. The F99 is also the only one of the two with wireless connectivity.
Yes. Both list PBT keycaps and RGB lighting, and Royal Kludge specifies that the X104's PBT keycaps are double-shot.
Both vendors describe five-layer sound damping. The F99 description names sandwich foam, an IXPE pad, PET film, bottom foam and a silicone case pad, while the X104 description identifies five-layer dampening without naming the layers.
The AULA F99 is the more travel-oriented option in this pairing: it weighs less than the X104 and supports Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless. Its 96% layout is also described as a space-saving design.
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