Rk Royal Kludge's Mid-range Contender
Rk Royal Kludge positions the RK ROYAL KLUDGE N80 Low Profile Keyboard as a mid-range low profile keyboards, asking $63.89. After 346 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a excellent 4.3 stars. We've ranked it #11 out of 46 in this category. It's in the top quartile of the category, which is where most buyers should be looking.
What It Feels Like to Type On
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. The price range here typically gets you a sturdier frame and PBT keycaps that resist shine over time, which is a meaningful upgrade over budget tier.
By the Spec Sheet
- Brand: Rk Royal Kludge
- Price: $63.89 (well below the $86.40 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
- Reviews: 346
- Category rank: #11 of 46 in low profile keyboards
- Cheaper in category: 21 products
- Higher-rated in category: 19 products
- More-reviewed in category: 10 products
What 346 Buyers Say
A 4.3-star average from 346 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.
The Field Around It
At $63.89, the RK ROYAL KLUDGE N80 Low Profile Keyboard sits well below the $86.40 category average. 21 options are cheaper and 24 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Arteck Wireless Full Size Keyboard ($33.99, 4.4★, 28,787 reviews). It's $29.90 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- Razer Ornata V3 Gaming Keyboard - $54.99, 4.5★ (967 reviews) · Better on both axes
- ProtoArc KM310 Keyboard Mouse Combo - $54.99, 4.3★ (124 reviews) · Cheaper
- RK ROYAL KLUDGE F68 Foldable Keyboard - $49.99, 4.0★ (100 reviews) · Cheaper
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the ASUS ROG Falchion RX Low Profile at 4.7★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Redragon BK7114 Low Profile Keyboard at $21.84.
Is It For You?
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (look at the spec list), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Wrap-Up
8.5/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.