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Explore the comprehensive side-by-side comparison of the Keychron K5 Pro and Royal Kludge RK96 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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  • Released in 2023
  • Has Linear, Tactile, Clicky switch options
  • Features a low-profile design
  • Available in a 100% layout
  • Built with the ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, JIS, ISO-SW, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ANSI layout standard
  • Supports QMK firmware
  • Supports VIA configuration
  • Features N-key rollover
  • Uses a Tray Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Runs at a 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Equipped with a 2000 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 720 g
  • Sized at 18 x 120 x 435 mm
  • Made with a Aluminum, Plastic, ABS case
  • Features ABS, PBT keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb, North-face, Rgb North-face, White, White North-face RGB lighting
  • Released in 2022
  • Has Clicky, Linear, Tactile switch options
  • Available in a 96% layout
  • Built with the ANSI layout standard
  • Comes with a knob
  • Offers a USB passthrough port
  • Includes screw-in stabilizers
  • Has built-in sound dampening
  • Uses a PCB Mount mounting style
  • Supports Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless connectivity
  • Equipped with a 3750 mAh battery
  • Weighs about 1500 g
  • Sized at 38 x 124 x 38 mm
  • Made with a Plastic case
  • Features ABS keycaps
  • Offers Yes, Rgb RGB lighting
Scores
  • Performance: 81
  • Build Quality: 80
  • Productivity: 80
  • Customizability: 89.2
  • Portability: 53.1
Scores
  • Performance: 50.7
  • Build Quality: 55.1
  • Productivity: 91.4
  • Customizability: 79.1
  • Portability: 53.9
Name
Keychron K5 Pro
Name
Royal Kludge RK96
Release year
2023
Release year
2022
Switch Options
Linear, Tactile, Clicky
Switch Options
Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Profile
Low Profile
Profile
Normal Profile
Hot Swappable
 
Hot Swappable
 
Layout Size
100%
Layout Size
96%
Layout Standard
ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-Nordic, ISO-UK, JIS, ISO-SW, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ANSI
Layout Standard
ANSI
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Layout Ergonomics
Normal
Knob Support
 
Knob Support
 
Display Support
 
Display Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Mac/Win Support
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
Multi-Media Keys
 
USB-C
 
USB-C
 
USB passthrough
 
USB passthrough
 
Connection
Bluetooth, Wired, Wireless
Connection
Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired, Wireless
Polling Rate
1000 Hz
Polling Rate
-
Battery capacity
2000 mAh
Battery capacity
3750 mAh
Hall Effect Support
 
Hall Effect Support
 
QMK Support
 
QMK Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIA Support
 
VIAL Support
 
VIAL Support
 
N-Key Rollover
 
N-Key Rollover
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Rapid Trigger
 
Mount Style
Tray Mount
Mount Style
PCB Mount
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Screw in Stabilizers
 
Sound Dampening
 
Sound Dampening
 
Backlight
 
Rgb, North-face, White
Backlight
 
Rgb
Case Colors
Case Colors
Case Material
Aluminum, Plastic, ABS
Case Material
Plastic
Keycaps Material
ABS, PBT
Keycaps Material
ABS
Dimensions
18 x 120 x 435 mm
Dimensions
38 x 124 x 38 mm
Weight
720g
Weight
1500g
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