MCHOSE G75 Pro vs Royal Kludge R6575% vs 65%
Get the MCHOSE G75 Pro for its 75% layout and five-layer foam construction, or the Royal Kludge R65 for QMK/VIA support and an aluminum volume knob.
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Which one should you get?
Get the
MCHOSE G75 Pro
75%
Build quality in the top 35% of 75% boards under $50.
- 75% layout with a function row.
- Vendor-listed plate, IXPE, PET, Poron, and silicone bottom foam layers.
- South-facing RGB lighting with double-shot PBT keycaps.
- South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.
- No numpad.
Get the
Royal Kludge R65
65%
Build quality in the top 15% of 65% boards under $100.
- QMK and VIA programming support.
- Aluminum CNC volume knob for audio control.
- MDA-profile double-shot PBT keycaps.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
Choose the MCHOSE G75 Pro for its 75% layout, south-facing RGB, and specifically listed five-layer foam construction. Choose the Royal Kludge R65 for QMK/VIA programming, its aluminum volume knob, and a smaller 65% layout. Both list hot-swappable linear switches and gasket mounts, so the layout and exclusive controls are the main deciding factors.
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.
MCHOSE G75 Pro
Royal Kludge R65
Layout size
75%
65%
Knob
No
Yes
QMK
No
Yes
The deep option when you want to remap every key
VIA
No
Yes
GUI remapping without compiling firmware
Sound dampening
No
Yes
- MCHOSE G75 Pro
- Royal Kludge R65
- Performance
- 6465
- Build quality
- 7384
- Productivity
- 7689
- Customizability
- 6788
- Portability
- 8185
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Case material: Aluminum
- Switch options: Linear
- Mount style: Gasket Mount
- Keycaps: PBT
What will you mostly use it for?
The G75 Pro is the more practical fit when a function row and a fuller compact layout matter, with vendor-described layered padding as an additional distinction. The R65 has the clearer edge for users who value QMK/VIA programming, a volume knob, or a smaller 65% format. Gaming is a close call because both list linear switches and gasket mounts, with layout preference the key difference. Neither layout includes a numpad.
It's a tie
- Both list linear switches, gasket mounts, and hot-swappable sockets.
- The G75 Pro has a 75% layout, while the R65 has a 65% layout and a listed volume knob.
MCHOSE G75 Pro vs Royal Kludge R65 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
7 of 21 specs differ
MCHOSE G75 Pro
Royal Kludge R65
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
USB-C
Case material
Plate material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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MCHOSE G75 Pro vs Royal Kludge R65: your questions
Choose the G75 Pro if you want a 75% layout with a function row and vendor-listed layered foam. Choose the R65 if QMK/VIA support and an aluminum volume knob matter more.
Yes, the G75 Pro is listed as a 75% keyboard. The R65 is listed as a 65% layout without a function row.
Yes, the R65 lists both QMK and VIA programming support. These are explicit features of the R65.
The Royal Kludge R65 has an aluminum volume knob. Its vendor description says the knob can control audio by turning or pressing it.
Both list hot-swappable switches. The R65 specifically lists compatibility with 3-pin and 5-pin switches.
Both products' listed specifications include Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, and wired connectivity. The R65 vendor page also describes a wired keyboard, so check the exact version and listing before buying if wireless use is essential.
The R65 uses a 65% layout, while the G75 Pro uses a 75% layout. The R65 vendor describes it as ultra-portable and lists its weight as 580 g.
Neither has a numpad. The G75 Pro is a 75% layout, and the R65's 65% layout also omits the function row.
Both list PBT keycaps, and both vendors describe double-shot construction. The G75 Pro vendor identifies Cherry profile keycaps, while the R65 vendor specifies an MDA profile.
The G75 Pro explicitly lists south-facing RGB LEDs. Its compatibility notes warn that shine-through legends may stay dark and some sculpted keycaps may clip the LEDs.
Both boards are listed as hot-swappable. The R65 additionally specifies 3-pin and 5-pin switch compatibility, while the G75 Pro vendor describes a customizable assembly with easily assembled components.
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