budget 65% keyboard that has almost EVERYTHING?? - RKG68 (RK68 2021 ver.) Review
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- ⬇⬇⬇⬇Please read the description for FAQ!!!!!⬇⬇⬇⬇
Q: Does this have customizing software?
A: At the time of upload, this model (RKG68) has no customizing software yet!
Q: How's the wireless connectivity (2.4ghz and bluetooth)?
A: Wireless connectivity is ok and has no perceptible delays in typing and general gaming. If experiencing lag in bluetooth, you can use the bluetooth firmware update link in the pinned comment below.
Q: Is this keyboard compatible with Windows/MacOS?
A: Yes. However, the RK customizing/update softwares only work on Windows. If you update/customize the keyboard via Windows, the on-board memory will retain it and will still be usable on MacOS.
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0:00 intro
0:14 unboxing + attempt to explain the different versions of the RK68 (*correction: some RK837 units don't have the 2.4ghz dongle but again theres so many versions -__-)
1:23 jkjdaskfsd smash
1:40 keyboard overview + inclusions
2:57 switches
3:24 RGB lighting modes
5:11 removable plastic thingy
5:28 spacebar and stabilizer nyoom
5:45 typing test monke
7:23 final thoughts + outro
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UPDATE: The original store I bought it from no longer sells RK68. I added a substitute link from another reputable store on Shopee and please not i can't guarantee the unit will be exactly the same as mine!
►► Buy it here! (Shopee PH): shopee.ph/ROYAL-KLUDGE-RK-G68...
AMAZON LINKS (USD65~) *models may vary
► White LED: www.amazon.com/RK-ROYAL-KLUDG...
► RGB LED (keycaps are different, floating keycap/no plastic bezels): www.amazon.com/RK-ROYAL-KLUDG...
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► music: marshmallow (prod. by lukrembo) • lukrembo - marshmallow...
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mechanical keyboard rk68 rk837 rkg68 royal kludge hot swap rgb budget brown switches
Yehey! Bought the same board and it's one of my best buys really! Love it. ♥️
it's crazy, it has everything you can ask for, three modes?
Hotswap, arrow keys, bypass, removable lid and programmable macros?
damn, and all of it under RM 200.
This board has great potential being an enthusiast board for poor kids like us LMAO
Don't forget the insane 1month+ battery life!
kept trying to look for a good review for this keyboard and yours had everything I needed to know! amazing videos love them >:3
Thank you so much for clearing the names!!! Appreciate ya
spacebar rattles I guess is coming from the switches itself, I got the same exact mkb as yours but with rk reds and mine got little to no rattle at all. freakin smooooooth
i lost my manual and i needed help with changing my rgb and u explained it perfectly congrats u earned a sub
nice video man! just want to ask about its 2.4ghz mode. does it have any latency issues or it feels just like a wired version like on the wireless gaming mouse?
Thanks for this very useful review!!! Your review made me finally decide to buy the same keebs!! Cus I’m also using mac, so I’m kinda hesitant at first if I’ll buy this or nah
Great video!
Bruh I love the emojis you add for some reason...great video thanks!!
Please post more I love this vid
just got my RK68 (RK855) earlier. I wasn’t aware that there was an RK837 for a hotswapable version.... oh well that feature is not at the top of my list anyways. Glad i got this model since it works will with my macbook. At first I thought that the media keys are gone but the seller said that it still works its just that the newer models don’t have the icons of it on their keycaps
I cant wait to get this and put HK gaming key caps on it it’s gonna be so cool.
I'm getting mine today supposed to arrive between 4pm and 7pm soo excited can't wait to use it!! Also I got it with red switches.
Finally someone did a video about this board. I bought this board and replace the switches to gateron yellow and change the keycap plus modding stabilizers and oh boy, it's is amazing.
Leave a reply to this if you guys want a link to the sound test. Great video man.
@Raptor totally agree such a good board.
Here is the link.
ua-cam.com/video/PuExyh5Mh-c/v-deo.html
@@maskiez your keyboard sounds amazing. Should I get gateron yellows or boba u4ts? I want a thocc sound. And did you lubed your gateron yellows.
Literally the BEST starter keyboard, just got mine in the mail. Added foam on the inside and some cherry mx silent black switches for the letters and number keys, sounds and feels AMAZING!
i know I'm pretty off topic but does anybody know a good place to stream newly released series online?
@Alexis Jorge I dunno try Flixportal. you can find it if you google:D -darius
@Darius Kasen thank you, signed up and it seems like a nice service =) I really appreciate it !!
@Alexis Jorge happy to help =)
where can you buy foam?
Really good board, Kailh hotswap with even recessed LEDs, which was a good surprise for me since there was hardly any reviews on the G68 when i first bought it. I had assumed it had protruding LED like the other billion models (and i agree there is so many diff versions, like the ones sold in the US seems to differ ). My only complains was the horrible BT at first before flashing, which i hope they would fix soon out of box, and the really weak RGB (at least on my black model). A great board for only 70 dollars here which is about 52 USD only. Great review that i wished i had when i first bought this keyboard.
How did you flash to resolve the bluetooth issue?
Yeah black keyboards seem to make the LED seem a bit less lighter. White makes the LED pop more.
the rgb is so pretty! imagine using it with pudding pbt keycaps 🤤
apparently the difference between RK837 and RKG68 is the extra 2 USB port on RKG68? nice background music by the way
Hey mate, I do wonder if there's any significant differences between the RK68 and RK G68, coz I've already ordered for the RK68.. so I want to know if there's any significant upgrade? Thx^^
i got questions about this model.. if we set whole keyboard with single color, for example red backlight, are we able to apply light effects such as pulse effect, breathing effect maybe on that red backlight?
Very underrated u are
Hey, I am curious as to how it charges when it is in wired mode. Does yours blink 5 times when it is fully charged? Mine blinks 3 times when plugged to wired mode and after 10 hrs of using while plugged, it is still not fully charged. idk if my keyboard is defective or not. Need help :(((
what's the difference between the TTC switches and the RK switches? which sounds and is more preferable?
Hi, the plate is SS, Alu or that PCB Plate thing?
is there any battery life indicator or at least low battery warning?
Can you customize individual key colors?
how do you set your macros sir? mine isnt working fn+tab
Hey clen can you pls rrply how do you know when it is full charged i dont have a red light indicator qhen charging
I just got the keyboard and I want to ask, how do I know if its charging?
did yours come with the 2 USB ports?
Are the red swiches better or the brown one idk
Love the review! Just to confirm, do you mean the input lag issue can only be fix in Window through the software update, and then it has no problem in MacOS already?
thank you❤️ and yes!
Can i have link firmware update ?
@@tandicky3791 rkgamingstore.com/pages/software
Hello. I just addded to cart this. Where can I get the flash firmware/ driver update?
Hi. I just got this keyboard but I have trouble with using the forward slash and the question mark key. Every time I used it it gives me these keys "é" and "É". I also can't use the apostrophe symbol. Can someone help. Thank you.
I have 2 RK boards currently the RK61 & RK84 and you know what bang for buck RK boards are fantastic especially if you're willing to put in a couple of hours of work lubing, swapping, switches and installing some case foam. These boards are seriously undervalued and they over deliver on function in form. I can't complain at all about what you get for the price.
Which one u prefer? I'm between them 😅
@@gianbello9571 honestly I love them both... The RK61 is great as a travel board goes everywhere my laptop goes. And the RK84 is great for my home PC. Both are amazing I might go for the RK 68 to replace the 61 in the near future.
HI, would like to clarify, is the firmware/driver update can be run using Mac OS? and if you can still use this keyboard in Macbook?
helloooo the firmware can only run on windows! regardless whether u update or not you can still use the keeb on mac
Nice review. I have the 855 model which is also hot swappable. I had a set of switches lying around and I replaced the original RK Browns with Outemu purples, as they are more tactile and require slightly more force to actuate. I had to lube the switches and they are more quiet now. The space bar rattled also lubing the stabilizers solved the noise. I just wished the keycaps were thicker. They are thinner than my RK61 caps. However, the font is very clean and legible.
Hi, sire! Can you upload a video of your keebs? I am interested to see it. Hehe. Btw, thank you.
is this rk68 855? because for mine the case bezel isn't removable
I bought the same model like yours a couple weeks back and yesterday I decided to mod it. I bought foam for the plate and pcb but to my surprise when I openned it the foam is already included in the case and pcb even on the space bar in between the switch and the stabs. I guess the RK G68 which come latest will have it included inside. Which is if compared to other brand one of the best choices so far.
I just swapped the switch with gat milky yellow pro and xda profile keycaps. The stabs itself is already good out of the box but I swapped it with durock v2. So far having no complaint. Pretty good keyboard for people who just want to start the hobby or just curious about the mechanical keyboard scene. RGB, 3 mode connections, hotswapable it have all the basic needs on it.
Hello! Thinking to get this and mod it so i have some questions too. The foam you are referring to is the one in between and not at the base right? How long can the battery last after being fully charged? Would I need to recharge it frequently?
@@blueraineee there's somekind like poron foam in between the pcb and the plate. There's also a thin layer of foam on the bottom as well. The battery of my usage is pretty good. Used it for 1.5 weeks (6-8 hours) but still no low battery indication but I never turn on any RGB and I used it via wireless dongle, so yeah I think the battery is pretty good.
@@awoogaz Great that sounds like it will last pretty long! I don't really need the RGB so that was also in my consideration.
So you can't pick color of each button individually?
Hi! Since this is a RGB version and in your video, there is a white backlight, do you have an option to use static white? or any effects using white backlight only? :)
Also, it's Mac compatible right? huhu sorry
yes yes and yes👌👌👌
This looks like amazing value for money!
One question, how is the latency on 2.4GHz wireless? Is there any perceptible delay?
hello! 2.4 ghz latency is alright no noticeable delays whatsoever, i even use it while playing osu 😊
@@cclavs Awesome! Thanks for the info :D
I don’t understand why they remove usb port and no extra switches plus different keycaps..the shop is in shopee
OMG UR SO COOL
@Chen Claveria
Is the 2.4ghz dongle stable for competitive gaming ? Does it has any high latency issue or delay ?
Does this keyboard compatible with MX switches?
the dongle is good but do not use the bluetooth
@@kamaleshgoggi5212 do u own one of this keyboard?
@@chonghongyi5935 i used to, the Bluetooth was really laggy, it was fine at first, then suddenly there was huge input lag. the Bluetooth for this keyboard is really inconsistent.
Hello, lahat po ba ng rkg68 may charging indicator? Yung akin kasi wala tapos nagbblink lagi yung Q/W/E/P kapag naka off at naka charge sa charger >
Hii, can someone help me? Tried using the wireless receiver, it was paired with my pc but it still wouldnt work with the keyboard...the letter p just keeps on blinking
Mine was saying that can't find USB HID device. is their any solution..?
Hi, so im guessing the RK68 RK837 from the 2021 hotswappable batch doesnt have the 2 usb ports behind...couldnt they have the damn decency to at least not tease us by putting that clearly visible blockage?!
Also no free extra switches, wtf....
hi I try the google link but the file cant be extract, need help with RK G68 software.
the caption is wholesome
How come mine doesnt have the color switching key on the comma?
Good day! meron po ba kayong software para sa RK G68 di ko po kasi makita ih
saddest part
Please note The latest version update:
1. There is no extra switches in the box.
2. The 2 extra usb ports on the keyboard have been cancelled.
3.The keycaps produced in different batches may be different.
I just got my own g68 (earlier this day) and I still have those stuff you mentioned
@@rinyuuri did u buy it from shopee ph?
@@rinyuuri can you send the link of the shop?
I think Rk68 is different anf RK g68 is another keybaord from RK, thats why the Rk86 doesnt have those you mentioned (im not sure tho, its just what i think it is)
@@Ashaimos i think this person is actually talking abt rk68, and yeah they're different, rk68 is not the latest whilst the rkg68/rk837 is the 2021 ver. I hope this makes sense.
how is it holding up ?
Question, do you know if regular key caps with 6.25 spacebar work with it? I’m thinking about buying one and I don’t wanna get the wrong keycaps for my board. I was thinking about using the Coral Keycaps. Should I?
hi, yes the spacebar is 6.25 :) the things u need to watch out for it the 1u alt, fn, ctrl on the lower right + the 1.75u shift since its a 65% keeb!
Buy a 100+ keycaps set instead. Hehe
my mech keeb GOD 😩🙌
what one did you get ????
hello, I'm using macOS as well, I was wondering if there's a software I could use on my mac to custom the lights for this KB?
hi! rk softwares are only on windows 😔
Yo! Is there a way to get the insert, home end etc keys? Did they push an update to enable it by software?
Fn + the corresponding key :))
@@cclavs I did press Fn+ Insert, PrtSc, etc and it doesn't work. any help? Also, the F1-F12 are not the proper function when I enter them.
Can I use cherry mx here?
Could anyone give me the dimensions of the pcb on this board
Hi have you tried using it in 2.4 ghz wireless mode continously? If so how's the battery life?
yep! i mostly use it in that mode and it lasts me around a week (of daily use and maximum rgb brightness) before Fn starts flashing (low battery indicator), i also switch it off whenever i dont use it to extend battery life a little more👌
pano malalaman pag lowbat na ??? or full charge na ???
Hello. Just wanna ask if you're also experiencing high latency with BT connection? Cant seem to figure it out.
hello! i ran into latency issues with it out of the box (typing was a horrible experience, words would get jumbled up/some keystrokes didnt register) but after flashing the firmware (i got a link from the seller) it was better and there’s no more noticeable latency😊
you can try updating the firmware via wired mode here
drive.google.com/file/d/136Dk8-umVjvGJaMya9FZ_v56WE0IJUOE/view?usp=drivesdk
@@cclavs awesome! I'll try this out. Thanks! Great video btw.
Could you give me the software link :) couldn’t find it anywhere
my video shows the correct software ua-cam.com/video/P1iuClIUKQs/v-deo.html
hi, i got the rk 837 hotswap but it has no rgb... did i get the old version? and the hotswap sockets doesn't have the rubber / plastic rings
hi! there are variants of rk68 that do not have rgb. rk837 is usually the model name for the older versions
How do you feel about the sound of rk brown switch? Is it too noise to work in an office?
the rk brown switch is a clone of a cherry mx brown, specifically Jixian switches. they are a little heavier with an actuation force of ~60g and an actuation distance of 2mm. they are a little higher pitched but they are pretty silent. in my opinion, browns are really unsatisfying because of their light tactility. If you are a touch typist, you won't feel the tactility, but overall, they are a really good starter switch.
@@kamaleshgoggi5212 tks for your information
Rkg68 or Rk68 plus? And also what's the difference between them? Please help me guys!
the rk68 plus have a slightly different layout and it have a light indicator for battery and connection. but if you prefer for more compact sizes rk68 is better choices. both are the same tbh...
My button p keeps blinking i need help :l
Can i use the firmware on my keyboard? I am using the RK837 old version.
I suggest you don't. I tried the G68 firmware on my RK837 (old version) and it messed up the wired feature on my keyboard. Luckily I found the original firmware and got it back to working condition.
Mine can only connect to 3 devices using bluetooth.
can you share link for the software? I found one for RK 68, not sure if that's also meant for RK G68
Up
@@ruthnicolemartinez2116 I have a less than 3 minute long video showing how to install the correct software for custom user defined RGB for the RK68 keyboard ua-cam.com/video/P1iuClIUKQs/v-deo.html
Can you link the firmware update to your desc or comment?
i have the firmware in the description of my video ua-cam.com/video/P1iuClIUKQs/v-deo.html hope this helps
Is there a way to get it delivered to countries outside of the Phillipines?
hi!! you can check out amazon, banggood, and aliexpress for international orders ^__^
hi!! can i get an updated link? it says that the product doesnt exist anymore
updated the link in the description! :D
Can you use it as a wired keyboard or just wireless?
2 also can lol
Hi, is the usb dongle plugged in when you are using it in wired mode?
i only use the dongle when i wanna go 2.4ghz wireless, then i’ll turn on the switch at the back. otherwise, i’ll keep it in the dongle slot at the back and i’ll use my usb c cable 👍
@@cclavs i see, i found out my copy is faulty, im getting a replacement.
Why my keyboard always blinking on q? I know it’s Bluetooth but it’s always blinking even i don’t try to pair to pc.. how do I turn off Bluetooth pairing?
Turn B to G at the back of the keyboard
is this rk837?
Is the charging indicator will go away once the battery is full?
yep!
Is there a software that is compatible with this keyboard?
yes there is, I have the link in the description of my video hope this helps :) ua-cam.com/video/P1iuClIUKQs/v-deo.html
hello, i have the same keyboard and i am confused how will i know when it is already fully charged? i hope you can answer my question hehe thank you!
hellooo it should be fully charged when the red light indicator on the spacebar turns off!
@@cclavs omg mine doesn't have red light, it only blinks 3 times when its charging :((
@@cclavs same case on my end. It just blinks 3 times and dont know if the keeb is fully charge or not. No light indicator or whatsoever lol so i stayed plugging it in usb 😂
Does it have software??
Does it take a lot of effort to pull off the switches? thx
nope! it’s pretty easy
@@cclavs ok thx for replying have a good day~
I received the darn updated version without the usb pass through, was really gutted
Anyone knows how to increase or decrease volume? Pressing fn + 2/3 does not increase nor decrease volume; neither does pressing fn + 7/8 which the keycaps indicated
I heard it only works on Mac
Ctrl + Fn, and then Fn + F11 or F12 should do the job
I really hate the layering
The first layer is
Default: numbers
Fn: F rows
After Ctrl + Fn
Default: F rows
Fn: the Media keys and small function
And Ctrl + fn again to change it back.
HOW DID YOU REMOVE THE FRAME?😭 I'VE BEEN TRYING TO REMOVE IT BUT I CAN'T
pls make sure its the rkg68 since thats the model with a removable frame!! just pry out all four corners and it should come right off 😊
Got my RK68 Plus RGB for less than 1,800. Salamat Shopee.🤣
Would you suggest Rk68 or RK84?
if you need the function keys, rk84 ! if you want something more compact (which i went with cause my desk is small) then go for rk68
@@cclavs thanks! Also can RGB do white?
@@johnmercado6138 Yeppp its a blueish white shade !
I would suggest updating the title of this vid - your keyboard is not the RK68 aka RK855, you got the RKG68 aka RK837 instead. It's a bit confusing when people search for reviews.
hi! thanks so much for the suggestion 😊 theres a ton of rk68 models so i initially went with rk68 for the safest title when i uploaded 😭
ano po difference ng TTC switches at RK switches?
hi! TTC is another brand of switches. RK switches are made by royal kludge specifically for their keyboards. i believe some RK keyboards do have TTC switches though, but u should be able to tell them apart since "RK" or "TTC" is engraved on the top housing ^_^
The 2 extra usb ports have been cancelled I’m so sad 😓
What does it means
@@r-reyh8757 Not sure if it's for every RK68 '21 keeb but I asked a shop if that version has USB ports but they said it's been canceled
@@vieli9027 are they selling the fake keyboard ?
RK68 on Amazon does not have the 2-port USB hub. RK84 does.
There also is no longer 2.4GHz of the RK84 and I believe this may have also had the removable frame of the RK84 but no longer.
LINK TO BLUETOOHTH FIRMWARE UPDATE (FOR THIS RKG68 MODEL ONLY so please download at your own risk, runs in Windows ONLY)
drive.google.com/file/d/136Dk8-umVjvGJaMya9FZ_v56WE0IJUOE/view
thank you so much, I need this
mine says cant find usb HID device. do you have any idea how to fix this boss? thanks
Thank you so much, Chen! Can I remap the keys on window and use that on mac? Or the remapped keys will still only work on windows? Appreciate if you could help! Thanks again for the detailed content!
@@daveevanz4569 i have the same issue. it says cant find when its connected with bluetooth, 2.4 or even when its wired.
does anyone know how to fix it?
Bruh
Why brown's?
Bro fr
Does it have a software?
ua-cam.com/video/P1iuClIUKQs/v-deo.html I have the software link in the description of my video
Can I put creams in it
does this one have media keys
no dedicated media keys but on mac, use Fn + number row! i dont know how this keyboard works with media keys on windows though sorry 😢
@@cclavs i have a mac so the media keys would work on the number row?
@@Bevanwittner10 yep!
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Those typing sounds are horrible. I dont think it is factory lubed. Those spacebar rattles & sounds horrible & you say its good....oh well
Ikr, the rattling and ping was making me wonder why they didn't notice, maybe they are new to hobby...