Jamesdonkey RS2 4.0 vs Royal Kludge R65
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Jamesdonkey RS2 4.0
Media keys
Build quality in the top 40% of 96% boards under $100.
- Compact full-size layout. The numpad is present, the gaps of a full-size board are not.
Get the
Royal Kludge R65
VIA
Build quality in the top 15% of 65% boards under $100.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
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.
Jamesdonkey RS2 4.0
Royal Kludge R65
Layout size
96%
65%
Weight
1,150 g
580 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
VIA
No
Yes
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Media keys
Yes
No
Dimensions
34 x 405 x 138 mm
41 x 116 x 41 mm
- Jamesdonkey RS2 4.0
- Royal Kludge R65
- Performance
- 5765
- Build quality
- 7084
- Productivity
- 9389
- Customizability
- 8288
- Portability
- 5385
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- Switch options: Linear
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Knob
Jamesdonkey RS2 4.0 vs Royal Kludge R65 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
5 of 22 specs differ
Jamesdonkey RS2 4.0
Royal Kludge R65
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Media keys
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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