Rii RK100 Keyboard: At a Glance
Priced at $14.99, the Rii RK100 Keyboard is Rii's entry in the gaming keyboards category. With 2,972 buyers rating it at 4.4 stars, it currently sits at #24 of 141 in our rankings. It's in the top quartile of the category, which is where most buyers should be looking.
Construction & Key Action
The keyboard's exact switch type isn't specified in the product listing, which is unusual at this price point. If switch feel matters to you, it's worth checking the manufacturer's site before ordering. At $14.99, plastic chassis and basic ABS keycaps are expected - the spend goes into making the switches feel right rather than premium materials.
One feature owners single out about the Rii RK100 Keyboard: "LED backlit".
Specs at a Glance
- Brand: Rii
- Price: $14.99 (well below the $63.18 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.4 of 5.0
- Reviews: 2,972
- Category rank: #24 of 141 in gaming keyboards
- Cheaper in category: 1 products
- Higher-rated in category: 83 products
- More-reviewed in category: 20 products
Real-World Feedback
A 4.4-star average from 2,972 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
Common positives:
- Affordable price
- LED backlit
Common complaints:
- Basic features
- Limited durability
The Budget Angle
At $14.99, the Rii RK100 Keyboard sits well below the $63.18 category average. 1 options are cheaper and 139 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Redragon K552 Gaming Keyboard ($29.99, 4.5★, 39,549 reviews). The Rii RK100 Keyboard is $15.00 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- Rii RK100+ Gaming Keyboard - $14.99, 4.4★ (3,014 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- Redragon K521 Keyboard - $15.99, 4.3★ (3,237 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- CHONCHOW Wired Gaming Keyboard - $14.99, 4.3★ (1,516 reviews) · Roughly comparable
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the HITIME x XVX M67 Keyboard at 4.9★.
Who Should Get This
Probably yes , with a caveat. The rating is strong and the price is reasonable. Just confirm the specific features you care about - connectivity, switches, ports, whatever - match what's listed.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional gaming keyboards without overspending
- Buyers who want RGB or aesthetic features
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Affordable price
- LED backlit
Cons:
- Basic features
- Limited durability
The Verdict
8.7/10
Not a top-tier rank, but the price-to-rating combo is genuinely good. A reasonable choice if the top picks don't fit your budget.