Royal Kludge R65 vs XVX M61
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Which one should you get?
Get the
Royal Kludge R65
Knob
Build quality in the top 15% of 65% boards under $100.
- 65% layout. No function row and no numpad.
Get the
XVX M61
Build quality in the bottom 20% of 60% boards under $100.
- Compact layout only. No function row, dedicated arrow keys, or 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.
Royal Kludge R65
XVX M61
Layout size
65%
60%
Case material
Aluminum
ABS
Switch options
Linear
Linear, Tactile
Knob
Yes
No
Weight
580 g
800 g
Heavier boards stay planted and lighter ones travel
- Royal Kludge R65
- XVX M61
- Performance
- 6644
- Build quality
- 8447
- Productivity
- 8958
- Customizability
- 8848
- Portability
- 8586
- Connection: Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
- Hot-swappable
- Keycaps: PBT
Royal Kludge R65 vs XVX M61 specs
Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.
10 of 21 specs differ
Royal Kludge R65
XVX M61
Switch options
Hot-swappable
Mount style
Sound dampening
Layout size
Layout standard
Ergonomics
Knob
Display
Connection
Battery
USB-C
Case material
Keycaps
Weight
Dimensions
Backlight
QMK
VIA
Mac & Windows
Released
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