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Head to head · Prices checked Oct 23, 2026

Epomaker TH65 vs Royal Kludge R65

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What actually differs

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 TH65

Royal Kludge R65

  • Case material

    ABS, Plastic

    Aluminum

  • Switch options

    Linear, Silent, Tactile

    Linear

  • Weight

    700 g

    580 g

  • QMK

    No

    Yes

  • VIA

    No

    Yes

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Epomaker TH65
  • Royal Kludge R65
Performance
59
66
Build quality
63
84
Productivity
76
89
Customizability
67
89
Portability
94
85

What they share

  • Layout size: 65%
  • Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
  • Hot-swappable
  • Mount style: Gasket Mount
  • Knob
  • Sound dampening
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From real owners

What owners say

Ratings and quotes collected from verified store reviews, including the critical ones.

Epomaker TH65

5.0

1 owner reviews

Praise
“For those looking for a clean setup or who are short on space, the 65% layout is usually the favorite, but the big issue is always battery life in wireless mode. I just tried the new Epomaker TH65 and it blew my mind that they packed a massive 8000mAh battery…”
Luis V.Verified buyer· via Epomaker

Royal Kludge R65

No owner reviews collected yet.

Full specs

Epomaker TH65 vs Royal Kludge R65 specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

8 of 24 specs differ

Epomaker TH65

Royal Kludge R65

Typing & switches

Switch options

Linear, Silent, Tactile
Linear

Hot-swappable

Yes
Yes

Mount style

Gasket Mount
Gasket Mount

Sound dampening

Yes
Yes

Layout

Layout size

65%
65%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Knob

Yes
Yes

Display

None
None

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

Max polling rate

1,000 Hz
—

Battery

8,000 mAh
—

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

ABS, Plastic
Aluminum

Plate material

Polycarbonate
—

Keycaps

ABS, PBT, PC
PBT

Weight

700 g
580 g

Dimensions

41 x 298 x 102 mm
41 x 116 x 41 mm

Typing angle

6°
—

Backlight

RGB
RGB

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

Mac & Windows

Yes
Yes

Extras

Released

2026
2024

Where to buy

Compare prices

Live prices from the stores we track, cheapest in-stock offer first.

Lowest price across stores, Amazon excluded.

  • EpomakerUS

    In stock
    $64Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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  • Royal KludgeUS

    In stock
    $59Visit
  • AmazonGlobal

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