Quick Overview
Priced at $39.99, the RK Royal Kludge X87 is Rk Royal Kludge's entry in the 75% keyboards category. With 32 buyers rating it at 4.3 stars, it currently sits at #38 of 46 in our rankings. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 44% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
Construction & Key Action
The Mechanical switches define how this keyboard feels in use. Switch choice is personal - what feels great to one typist can feel wrong to another, so it's worth knowing what category these fall into before committing. 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.
One feature owners single out about the RK Royal Kludge X87: "Compact layout".
The Numbers
- Brand: Rk Royal Kludge
- Price: $39.99 (well below the $71.82 category average)
- Connectivity: Wireless
- Switches: Mechanical
- Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
- Reviews: 32
- Category rank: #38 of 46 in 75% keyboards
- Cheaper in category: 8 products
- Higher-rated in category: 34 products
- More-reviewed in category: 35 products
From the Reviews
With only 32 reviews, this is a small sample. The 4.3-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
Common positives:
- Tri-mode connectivity
- Hot-swappable
- Compact layout
Common complaints:
- Few reviews
- Unknown long-term reliability
Cheap vs. Capable
At $39.99, the RK Royal Kludge X87 sits well below the $71.82 category average. 8 options are cheaper and 37 are more expensive.
The category leader is the EPOMAKER AK820 Pro ($62.09, 4.7★, 4,349 reviews). The RK Royal Kludge X87 is $22.10 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- E-YOOSO Z-82 Wireless - $45.99, 4.9★ (35 reviews) · Higher rated
- GravaStar Mercury K1 Pro - $159.96, 4.8★ (590 reviews) · Higher rated
- EPOMAKER x Aula EA75 MAX - $70.54, 4.8★ (48 reviews) · Higher rated
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the E-YOOSO Z-82 Wireless at 4.9★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the MageGee K2 Wired at $20.39.
Should You Buy It?
Yes if you're shopping price. It's significantly cheaper than the category average, the rating is acceptable, and you're not missing anything that justifies double the spend for most users.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional 75% keyboards without overspending
- Users who specifically need portability or compact size
- Anyone needing a wireless setup without cable management
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Tri-mode connectivity
- Hot-swappable
- Compact layout
Cons:
- Few reviews
- Unknown long-term reliability
Bottom Line
7.5/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.