Compare Royal Kludge F99 vs Keychron K17 Max Differences Side by Side

Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Royal Kludge F99 and Keychron K17 Max 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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Main differences	Released in 2025 Has Linear, Tactile, Silent switch options Built with the ANSI layout standard Offers a USB passthrough port Uses a Gasket Mount mounting style Equipped with a 5000 mAh battery Weighs about 700 g Offers Yes, Rgb, South-face, Rgb South-face RGB lighting	Released in 2024 Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options Features a low-profile design Built with the ISO, ANSI layout standard Comes with a knob Provides dedicated media keys Supports QMK firmware Supports VIA configuration Features N-key rollover Uses a PCB Mount mounting style Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate Equipped with a 2000 mAh battery Weighs about 750 g Sized at 27 x 119 x 387 mm Made with a ABS, Aluminum case Offers Yes, Rgb, White, North-face, Rgb North-face, White North-face RGB lighting
Score	Scores Performance: 62.3 Build Quality: 60.7 Productivity: 77 Customizability: 60 Portability: 54.2	Scores Performance: 83.2 Build Quality: 81.3 Productivity: 93 Customizability: 92.3 Portability: 53.3
Name	Name Royal Kludge F99	Name Keychron K17 Max
Release year	Release year 2025	Release year 2024
Switch Options	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Silent	Switch Options Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Profile	Profile Normal Profile	Profile Low Profile
Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable	Hot Swappable
Layout Size	Layout Size 96%	Layout Size 96%
Layout Standard	Layout Standard ANSI	Layout Standard ISO, ANSI
Layout Ergonomics	Layout Ergonomics Normal	Layout Ergonomics Normal
Knob Support	Knob Support	Knob Support
Display Support	Display Support	Display Support
Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support	Mac/Win Support
Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys	Multi-Media Keys
USB-C	USB-C	USB-C
USB passthrough	USB passthrough	USB passthrough
Connection	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless	Connection Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate	Polling Rate -	Polling Rate 1000 Hz
Battery capacity	Battery capacity 5000 mAh	Battery capacity 2000 mAh
Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support	Hall Effect Support
QMK Support	QMK Support	QMK Support
VIA Support	VIA Support	VIA Support
VIAL Support	VIAL Support	VIAL Support
N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover	N-Key Rollover
Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger	Rapid Trigger
Mount Style	Mount Style Gasket Mount	Mount Style PCB Mount
Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers	Screw in Stabilizers
Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening	Sound Dampening
Backlight	Backlight Rgb, South-face	Backlight Rgb, White, North-face
Case Colors	Case Colors	Case Colors
Case Material	Case Material -	Case Material ABS, Aluminum
Keycaps Material	Keycaps Material PBT	Keycaps Material PBT
Dimensions	Dimensions -	Dimensions 27 x 119 x 387 mm
Weight	Weight 700g	Weight 750g