Royal Kludge S98 3-mode 1800 with screen and knob Review and Sound Test
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- Опубліковано 16 чер 2024
- Link to the keyboard: rkgamingstore.com/products/s9...
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Chapters:
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00:00 Channel Intro
00:10 Video Intro
01:00 What's in the box?
02:10 The Royal Kludge S98
03:10 Let's plug it in and check the RGB and the screen
04:00 Taking a quick look at the stabilizers
04:25 both iPXE and PET layers!
04:45 Quick look at the doubleshot keycaps
06:30 How does it sound this good with a steel plate
07:15 Let's open this up!
08:30 And it's open - we have a top mount!
10:20 Closing the case back up
16:10 Just the Specs
18:15 Quick look at the software
19:00 Closing Thoughts
22:55 Sound Test
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Switch and keycap Containers used in videos are Kittko Containers which can be purchased along with Gazzew switches from Pulling Keys: pullingkeys.com use 'MechTech' for a 10% discount
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Music used for intro: Metre - Lost
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I got this keyboard after years of only buying 'gaming' keyboards and it opened my eyes to the potential and world of keyboards. I had my wife tried it and was just as impressed and demanded I buy her one too. Now I'm down the rabbit hole of exploring building my own. i've spent so much time researching switches, profiles, stabilizers and everything else since I got this keyboard, lol.
Welcome a-board! If you'd like to learn more feel free to come check out budgetkeebs.com for a friendly community of keyboard noobs and pros alike, cheers!
I have this keyboard and Im loving it, stock sound is superb. The screen and knob is also a really nice feature to have. Definitely worth the price!!
Awesome video just in the time for me considering buying it, love the production quality keep it up!
Thanks!
I got this as a gift from my partner, he's a gamer. I love this really! I love the sound, I love using this even for typing it just feels perfect! keys are not to deep when you press it cause I've tried others and it's just not right!
I got the blue one and I love how you have adifferent fucnctions with the knowb and screen!
"We supposed to clean our keyboards?"
"No, when it gets dirty, we hang it in our wall, retire it, buy a new one."
🤣🤣🤣
Looks pretty nice.
James Donkey RS2 3.0 is also an interesting alternative for the form factor (a little more expensive maybe), with gasket mounting and FR4 plate.
I do have that one on my list to review as I have the older revision that was sold through KeebMonkey.
Running a price check from the UK, I'm getting £105 plus £8 delivery and 20% vat on the total, so £135.60 delivered. That's still quite good by uk pricing standards. Typically dollar = pound plus they legally have to process the vat (though some Chinese shippers sidestep this). That's without the count code.
Interestingly it's already on amazon UK for £120 from their regular reseller. (not sure if it's official seller or not). I didn't expect that.
Got the keyboard, quick tips regarding the gif for the software.
You can use your mouse wheen to zoom in and out to fit the gif within the screen.
Also, you can fix the frame rate of the gif so that you'll lessen the screen tear.(till you reach a sweet spot)
If possible can you make this keyboard sound thocky?
Thank you!
When I come back to it, I'll see what I can do, thanks for the tip on the zooming in, cheers!
Hi! Between RKS98 and the GMK87, what would you recommend?
Is my first custom keyboard, not too sure how to make the better decision.
Do you need a numpad? Then the RK S98. Would you prefer a gasket mount, which delivers a softer typing experience? Then the GMK87.
I have a hard time picking which keyboards to get for myself, so it's tough for me to decide for someone else. Pick the one that you think you'd enjoy best.
Mark I have not really had a reason to ask too many questions on your reviews. But this one made me wonder 2 things. 1. How do you feel about that strange shaped screen, since I know you prefer to cut screen protectors for yours. Do you plan to make an oval screen protector or does the screen feel more "durable" than the norm to you? 2. I'm surprised to hear you are happy with the price considering how many full aluminum budget units are in this range now. Maybe at $99 MSRP it would be better, then $30 off that for launch?
I plan to make a rectangular screen protector I just not have one handy when making the video it will over cover the oval but should cover the entire thing, as far as the price goes, I wish it could be a little bit cheaper but because it's so well built has the screen has the knob, as well as the top mount, and sounds so good out of the box I feel that it does deliver a pretty good value. Yes I know there are aluminum kits at this price but not at this size and not fully loaded, I would like to see this keyboard closer to the 50 to $70 range.
Hey Mark! Could you please share a link to the wrist rest you were using during the sound test of this keyboard? Ty
Twotone wrist rest from NuPhy:nuphy.com/collections/accessories/products/twotone-wrist-rest-for-96
Use code: MecTech for a 10% discount, cheers!
I'm torn what keyboard (mostly for gaming) to pick and I saw this as one of my options.
Question, how good is its Wireless and Bluetooth connection? Any delays or drops?
I only tested with 2.4G once and it connected near immediate, but Bluetooth has not given me any issues. My neighborhood is inundated with 2.4 hence why I prefer BT.
There's always the option to connect it wired if there's unacceptable delays.
I've asked the company, wireless polling rate is 500hz and wired is 1,000hz.
I had a question, since this has south facing leds and I have my outemu red pandas in a keyboard with north facing leds if I wanted to put them here could I just rotate the key 180 degrees horizontally so that the cutout is south facing and use it just like that? Or are they not compatible with each other
This board is listed as hot swappable so you should have no trouble swapping in most switches. Those Outemu switches are 3-pin so I think you are very likely pretty safe in terms of compatibility. I have heard that some boards don't work well with Outemus but I have yet to find one myself as long as it's hot swap.
@@ghost_of_m403 oh shit it's not hotswap? I'll have to solder on a new switch if one stops working? And my switch is 2 pin actually
You'd rotate the switch, the key would still stay upright. And Outemu Panda are 3 pin switches; two metal pins and the center plastic post.
@@MechKeyboards Thanks! That makes sense
Hi Sir, Should I get RK M75 as it is gasket mounted or this S98. Does being gasket mounted actually improve the experience?
Also which switches are better in tactiles RK pale green or RK brown?
I honestly can't tell someone else what to spend their money on, this is an 1800 layout, the RK M75 is a 75% layout. Many people prefer gasket mounted, I like either tray or gasket as long as the typing feel is not harsh. Better switch using what objective values? Both are tactile with the Pale Green being a tad sharper of a bump, I don't know which would be your preference.
@@MechKeyboards
Thankyou for responding.
No I understand that layout is different but say we were okay with both layouts that's how I meant to ask.
In terms of switches from what I read online brown were heavier compared to pale green but couldn't find more information than that.
I like switches that have tense pre travel and slightly sharp bump.
@@ankitkataria7265 as I state in the video, I find the Pale Green to be more tactile than a Brown, but practically any tactile will be sharper than a Brown.
@@MechKeyboards Sorry just one last thing are you sure you're talking about RK browns and not cherry browns by mistake?
From what I read I thought they were better than other brown switches in terms of tactility.
I have never used RK switches but since in the video you said you've bought all kinds of RK Keyboards in the past.
So, I thought you might have some experience with RK browns as well.
@@ankitkataria7265 RK Brown are manufactured by either Outemu or Jixian, which are clones of the Gateron Brown, which is a clone of the Cherry MX Brown. They are all very similar, not the exact same, but similar enough that I am unable to tell the difference in a blind typing test.
I have the RK98 and I really love it. So when I saw this S98 I got exited...until I saw that it had south facing LEDs. I know that a lot of people say they are better since they don´t interfere with Cherry style keycaps and all that. But I like to use shine through keycaps on my RK98 and they look great with north facing LEDs. But most shine through keycaps don´t work well with south facing LEDs. So I guess I won´t be getting this board. Sad face :(
100% agree. I hope north-facing becomes more standard for high quality boards in the next couple years.
You could always use side shine through keycaps ;)
@@mattmarkham9117 Most boards will be aiming for South facing, they used to be North facing.
@@MechKeyboards I mean, yeah. But that's only because traditional switches had interference with cherry profile keycaps. With newer switches with updated housing shapes, that's no longer an issue. So south-facing now only has disadvantages, and no advantages. We need to swing back the other way.
@@mattmarkham9117 oh, I understand, just saying that it took a long time to pivot to South facing, I don't see the industry pivoting back in the near term. I honestly have no preference as when it's North facing keyboard and I am using ulder switches, I could always adjust with small pieces of paper in the keycap stem.
Are the Viridian Switches or Pale Green Switches better for a creamier subtle thock sound?
Though somewhat similar, I'd give the Pale Green the edge.
@@MechKeyboards Are the greens tactile, like can you feel a bump?
@@Sportsman134 yes, the Pale Green are tactile.
I like you, to be honest
Would you recommend that over keychron V3 Max? Im torn between these two
Being as they are completely different layouts, it's hard to pick one over the other. If you require open source firmware, and would like the 1800 layout (w/o screen) there is the Keychron V5 Max, otherwise this one is fine as well.
@@MechKeyboards Thank you for the answer! Though is there any meaningless difference between keychron firmware and this one?
@@JackiEEEEEEE yes, Keychron come with QMK/VIA, an open source firmware and management interface that works over a browser on any operating system, while the Royal Kludge uses a closed source program that will only work on Windows.
@@MechKeyboards I use windows only with my keyboards so i guess i should be fine then
What do you think of the Royal Kludge RKM75, and how doesnit compare to this S98?
Here is my review of it: ua-cam.com/video/qucQs-0bkmA/v-deo.html
I'd probably pick this one over the M75, but both are nice boards.
@@MechKeyboards Do you think the M75 is a good buy at USD$60? Would you buy it?
@@Gabriel.Q 30% off is a pretty good deal, there are others though barebone with a more usable screen than this, if you think it's a good deal, then go for it.
@@MechKeyboards what would you recommend that is at this price range?
@@MechKeyboards I see the S98 going for 70 USD, but frankly I can't agree with the colours available
I cant get the software to detect mine :/ can you link the correct one plz?
nvm, just needed to use the knob and switch to USB mode not just only plug it in
Glad you got it worked out!
Looks great, but I’d rather have something like a Home/end rocker and another key instead of a screen…
Hello,
Was curious if the knob is removable?
Thanks
I was unable to remove it, but did not pry too hard.
@@MechKeyboards gotcha, thank you for the quick response!
Anyone else not able to type anything? All 3 connection options allegedly successful but only the rgb and knob works. Firmware/software didnt help and contemplating to just break this and get a wooting
Sounds like you may have received a defective unit, best to request a warranty replacement, there is a good chance you'll enjoy it.
@@MechKeyboards was thinking defective as well. I dont see anything online with a new rk kb keys just not working. All should be a simple plug n play to just type but ofcourse it would be me to receive a defective product
@@jaykeem0 that happens to me but with cell phones :/
Ia the Royal kludge using Cherry MX or inhouse switch? thanks!
In-house switch.