Epomaker RT82 vs Royal Kludge RK84 ProLCD and PBT vs aluminum
Choose the RT82 for its LCD, VIA programming, PBT caps and dampened gasket build, or the RK84 Pro if an aluminum case is your priority.
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4.6 · 40 reviews
from$85at Epomaker
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from$79at Royal Kludge
Which one should you get?
Get the
Epomaker RT82
LCD and PBT
Build quality in the top 30% of 75% boards under $100.
- Customizable LCD screen, with Epomaker describing display options for stats and GIFs.
- VIA support for remapping, macros and Mod-Tap.
- PBT keycaps and a polycarbonate plate.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
Get the
Royal Kludge RK84 Pro
aluminum
Build quality in the bottom 40% of 75% boards under $100.
- Aluminum CNC case.
- Tri-mode connections, Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz and wired.
- Hot-swappable switches, with vendor documentation specifying 3-pin and 5-pin support.
For a feature-rich 75% board with a screen, VIA customization, PBT caps and a gasket-mounted dampening system, choose the Epomaker RT82. Pick the Royal Kludge RK84 Pro if its aluminum case is the deciding feature and you do not need the RT82's LCD or VIA support. Both offer tri-mode connectivity and hot-swappable switches.
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.
Epomaker RT82
Royal Kludge RK84 Pro
Battery
4,000 mAh
3,750 mAh
A larger battery means fewer cables during the day
Case material
ABS
Aluminum
Switch options
Linear, Silent
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Display
LCD
None
A case display rather than a typing feature
Weight
1,000 g
1,290 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Epomaker RT82
- Royal Kludge RK84 Pro
- Performance
- 7864
- Build quality
- 7458
- Productivity
- 8367
- Customizability
- 7869
- Portability
- 7981
- Layout size: 75%
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
What will you mostly use it for?
The RT82 takes most desk-focused categories because it combines VIA, an LCD, PBT keycaps and a detailed dampening setup. It is also the more substantiated gaming pick, with a stated polling rate and N-Key Rollover. The RK84 Pro's strongest documented distinction is its aluminum case, not portability: it is heavier than the RT82 and the two share wireless options. Consider the RK84 Pro if its metal construction matters more than screen, VIA and keycap material.
Pick the Epomaker RT82
- RT82 lists a 1000 Hz polling rate and N-Key Rollover; the RK84 Pro has no polling-rate or rollover specification here.
- RT82 offers 2.4 GHz and wired modes, with the vendor describing low-latency connections.
- RT82's silent linear switch option may suit quieter play, while RK84 Pro switch choices are clicky, tactile and linear.
Epomaker RT82 vs Royal Kludge RK84 Pro specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
13 of 24 specs differ
Epomaker RT82
Royal Kludge RK84 Pro
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Display
Media keys
Connection
Max polling rate
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Typing angle
Backlight
VIA
N-key rollover
Mac & Windows
Released
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Epomaker RT82 vs Royal Kludge RK84 Pro: your questions
The RT82 has a customizable LCD screen, VIA support, PBT keycaps and a gasket mount with five dampening layers. The RK84 Pro's main differentiator is its aluminum CNC case, and it includes multimedia keys.
Yes. Epomaker describes a detachable 1.14-inch LCD that can display system stats or looping GIFs. The RK84 Pro has no screen listed.
The Epomaker RT82 lists VIA support, including key remapping, macros and Mod-Tap. The RK84 Pro vendor description mentions DIY software support but does not identify VIA.
Both are listed as hot-swappable. Epomaker specifies 3-pin and 5-pin mechanical switch compatibility for the RT82, and Royal Kludge describes 3-pin and 5-pin support for the RK84 Pro.
The RT82 offers a silent linear switch option, and Epomaker positions that switch for office and night use. Its gasket mount and five dampening layers are also intended to reduce unwanted noise; the RK84 Pro's listed options include clicky, tactile and linear switches.
The Epomaker RT82 is listed with PBT keycaps, with the vendor further identifying dye-sublimation printing. The Royal Kludge RK84 Pro uses ABS keycaps, described by its vendor as double-shot.
The RK84 Pro has an aluminum CNC case. The RT82 uses an ABS case and a polycarbonate plate.
Both offer Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless, as well as wired connectivity. The RT82 has a 4000mAh battery and the RK84 Pro has a 3750mAh battery, but battery life claims depend on usage and lighting settings.
Epomaker lists up to 115 hours with RGB and the screen off. Its listed estimates vary by lighting and screen status, including 14 hours with both RGB and screen on.
Royal Kludge claims up to 200 hours with the backlight off for its 3750mAh battery. That claim is specifically for backlight-off use, so it should not be compared directly with estimates using different lighting settings.
The Epomaker RT82 is listed at 1000 g, while the RK84 Pro is listed at 1290 g. Both are 75% keyboards with wireless connectivity, but the RT82 weighs less on the listed specifications.
The RT82's south-facing LEDs can leave shine-through legends dark, and some sculpted keycaps may clip the LED. This is the RT82 compatibility caveat listed for its lighting and keycap setup.
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