Don't be fooled by that. According to RKs email to my inquiry "They do not use Gateron" yet some of these Amazon storefronts say they do. They also dodge me on saying specifically what they use and idk why but they claim that it is not, and never has been Gateron. I'll pin this because I can't really get a straight answer but when someone else also posted this I put the transcript of the marketing e-mail response: I can't post screenshots but here is the transcript: (Parenthesis are me inserting) ME: Does royal kludge use Gateron? THEM: Hello Matt, RK uses RK switches that are not gateron. But keyboards are hot-swappable. (Clearly they don't make their own...They use some OEM switch) ME: Do you know who is their OEM? (Unanswered for several days) ME: It's confusing people when some of the (RK) products say Gateron, but that they don't use Gateron. Can you elaborate, or find out for me please? Now - this is not round one for me asking these same questions...sorry I don't have something better for you. Specifically in the chain I refered to the RK100 this time.
but it's not outemu either. Outemu and akko uses smaller contant pin on their switches and their version of hotswap socket is way smaller in diameter, making it incompatible with switches other than outemu
Help me suddenly the white light indicator vanished and replaced by red light. 2.4ghz mode don't work anymore and I can only use it via bluetooth or wired mode 😭 what is the possible fix for this?
You can try firmware (as far as I know the RK100 still doesnt have RK software support) Here is a link, click firmware and drop down to RK100: en.rkgaming.com/download/1/ If that doesnt help FN + Spacebar and hold may reset the keyboard.
@@Dirtygirl6 i didn’t figure out how to reset it. I needed to reset it to change the default windows button. But I changed it without having to reset it. So never figure out how …
The white one is actually cream/beige it's the Ajazz AK510 - the gray one is kind of a meh keyboard. It's the Zjfksdyx 70%... Yeah you read that brand name right. ZJ F**ks Di*ks is how its pronounced to my understanding.... :D
Sorry I didn't see this! so where "QWERTY" is on the keyboard you will see "1 2 3 4 5" on the QWERT - FN + one of these while in BT mode will select that device for BT. (Short press to swap, long press to enter pairing for that specific profile)
@Engryvan hi, I got mine shipped directly from China, mine is black, comes with only white backlit (that's what I chose, other models have rgb or only cyan backlit), it has ghz and Bluetooth indicator instead of the mac/win indicator. my best beet is, they make variants based on the place they send those items to. Also i did not get the gateron switches as shown by other youtubers, instead i had to chose from cherry MXs. I hope this little info helps :)
That could be a symptom of many things. Check your keyboard settings under windows and make sure it is set to your region - if it is, check to see if there is an issue with a ctrl or function key being sticky, you can also try FN+Spacebar to reset or on most of the RK keyboards or these 3: FN+Left Ctrl+Escape should reset the keyboard if the first doesn't work.
@@EightSixMatt so I was able to reset the keyboard with fn+esc. Tilde is working now. However the 4 keys at the right (pdgdn, pgup,home, del) were all jumbled. I only know this because I installed a keyboard mapper to remap them. But I feel like I shouldn't have had to do that. Currently my Del key responds as pgdn
Hi, thank you for doing this review. I'm using Windows 11 for my desktop and Macbook. Can I use this to be "permanently wire-connected" using the USB C to the PC and connect it via Bluetooth on the Mac and be able to switch it on the fly whenever?
Interesting circumstance. I like questions like this because I haven't really considered. I don't have a mac to test this with but wired to PC, then disconnect and hit the switch and it should start working via 2.4ghz with the dongle, wherever the dongle is connected. **
@@EightSixMatt thank you for the quick response. So, it can't be used with other devices while the USB is connected to the PC? I would be fine with a permanently-connected keyboard on my PC so I don't have to worry about charging the device. I wouldn't want to use the USB dongle as it would require me to use another USB dongle on the mac.
@@aldinlapinig I see. That should in theory work (I actually gave this keyboard to a friend a while back, I can try and ask him). In theory yes, as long as you toggle it it should swap. Alternately there are keyboards like Redragon's Noctis - I can use FN+R to go 2.4ghz and USB mode will switch off, and then FN+T to go back to USB mode and inactivate 2.4Ghz (Allowing me to swap between PC's without doing anything but that).
my epomaker TH68 and akko 3084 have that feature while you don't have to change from wireless to wired by some hard switch of the keyboard. It's a nice feature. But my RK100 does not have that feature. And you can see those hard switches at the bottom of the keyboard, you have to switch them to change from wireless to wired and even bluetooth to 2.4ghz, which is kinda anoying
@@EightSixMatt Too bad that there are no instructions and it's impossible to figure out. And after running the software I have no RGB. Ok, started the software again and was able to select lighting; I must have accidentally turned it off. To remap a key you have to right-click it.
Oh that makes this even more the sweeter. Maybe I'll finally get them to answer me about it. I always get a brush off, if they are using gateron they should be happy to advertise that if its accurate.
On the front of the keyboard is a charge indicator light. While it is charging the light is red. A red LED flashes when the battery is low :) Once it's charged my light goes away - if it stays plugged in the red light doesn't come on, or only does so temporarily.
It didn't, and then they had downloads for it, and now it's gone altogether so I really don't know anymore. Maybe RK discontinued it? I'm not sure why its a great keyboard in my opinion. Sorry I wish I had a better answer. It can be difficult getting questions answered by RK - I feel like they'd make great politicians sometimes.
well, fortunately for viewers I try and keep these things handy to help. Look at your QWERTY keys, they should have numbers on them (Q/W/E). FN+ One of those to swap its BT channel, FN Long Press to pair on that channel. then just FN short press to cycle the channel to the appropriate device.
I so not good engrish speak. You flip switch to B it goes to B, you not want B you flip switch to G and you get G!!!!! That is about the kind of support you can expect from this company. As you can tell i am pretty much not in favour of this company
@@nxzstudio8495 LOL, you're not wrong, talking to them makes about that much sense sometimes. Love it. I enjoy the products, just not the lazy answers, or non answers they provide to questions in the explanation of things.
I can see how I worded that oddly - The physical key is missing, and is instead ONLY functioned to the 10-Key instead of serving as independently existing and ALSO on the 10-Key. Most full 104 key keyboards have independent END/Pg Up/Dn and are ALSO on the 10-key (that's what I meant by double keyed though I'm no word smith, oh well). Does that make more sense?
@@EightSixMatt Yes, I got it now, thanks for explaining 'cause I'm planning to get this one. I'm a programmer and I use END key a lot, it would really be an issue if it doesn't have that.
@@EightSixMatt Yeah now it's in some random guys Google Drive that they link to on the store page. lol... That's questionable at best. Hello keyloggers.
I've had almost zero luck using BT over the years. Whether it's trying to transfer files from phone to PC or headphones with a tablet. Blech. Give me wired or wireless adapter anyday.
Bluetooth is great, but it's never hit the potential of it's marketing. I really wish I hadn't bought so much bluetooth stuff in the early 2000s when it was all junk (and very expensive junk.) Heck, IR ports worked better back then.
I find it annoying that you get the 'extra' functions (arrows, insert/delete/home/end/pageup/pagedown) duplicated. Why not simply remove those keys and let people use the number pad (i.e. NumLock for numbers, Numlock OFF for normal keyboard functions) Then you can have 10 keys less... I want the keyboard 'normal' from left to F12/Enter, and then the keypad with Printscreen/scroll lock and Pause at the top.
I read your comment when you posted it and attempted to ask them again. RK plays it real close hold but I did get them to admit they are NOT Gateron, nor have they used Gateron. (Gaterons have a mildly distinct feel to me probably from factory set lube, and you're not the first person I have seen assume this). Whatever it is they don't want to tell me their OEM which is shitty but understandable, but again - they confirmed they do not use Gateron. (I know thats confusing because some AMAZON store pages say they do) you got me.
I can't post screenshots but here is the transcript: (Parenthesis are me inserting) ME: Does royal kludge use gateron? THEM: Hello Matt, RK uses RK switches that are not gateron. But keyboards are hot-swappable. (Clearly they don't make their own...They use someone) ME: Do you know who their OEM? (Unanswered for several days) ME: It's confusing people when some of their products say Gateron, but that they don't use Gateron. Can you elaborate, or find out for me please? Now - this is not round one for me asking these same questions...sorry I don't have something better for you.
LOL I meant to comment this same thing and forgot. Saw a keyboard review and dude was using 3 fingers on his left and his index on his right. Right hand was everywhere. Just goofy for a keyboard review from someone who can't type a lick. Edit: Pretty similar to this one
it's a gateron switch
Don't be fooled by that. According to RKs email to my inquiry "They do not use Gateron" yet some of these Amazon storefronts say they do. They also dodge me on saying specifically what they use and idk why but they claim that it is not, and never has been Gateron. I'll pin this because I can't really get a straight answer but when someone else also posted this I put the transcript of the marketing e-mail response:
I can't post screenshots but here is the transcript: (Parenthesis are me inserting)
ME: Does royal kludge use Gateron?
THEM: Hello Matt,
RK uses RK switches that are not gateron. But keyboards are hot-swappable. (Clearly they don't make their own...They use some OEM switch)
ME: Do you know who is their OEM? (Unanswered for several days)
ME: It's confusing people when some of the (RK) products say Gateron, but that they don't use Gateron. Can you elaborate, or find out for me please?
Now - this is not round one for me asking these same questions...sorry I don't have something better for you. Specifically in the chain I refered to the RK100 this time.
I'm also looking for this info, what is the switch manufacturer that RK100 gets shipped with.
but it's not outemu either. Outemu and akko uses smaller contant pin on their switches and their version of hotswap socket is way smaller in diameter, making it incompatible with switches other than outemu
Could it be huano switch?
@@Anti3D-0 I was about to say, the more important question is whether you can fit Gaterons on there. If you can, that's not Outemu.
Earned an upvote and a subscriber with how thorough you are with the review. Thank you!
Straight forward on point review. You should have more viewers. Keep it up !
Thanks for the kind words!
Help me suddenly the white light indicator vanished and replaced by red light. 2.4ghz mode don't work anymore and I can only use it via bluetooth or wired mode 😭 what is the possible fix for this?
You can try firmware (as far as I know the RK100 still doesnt have RK software support) Here is a link, click firmware and drop down to RK100: en.rkgaming.com/download/1/
If that doesnt help FN + Spacebar and hold may reset the keyboard.
do you know how to reset this keyboard? my FN + space is not working
Did you ever figure it out. Mine stop functioning and FN+space is not working either.
@@Dirtygirl6 i didn’t figure out how to reset it. I needed to reset it to change the default windows button. But I changed it without having to reset it. So never figure out how …
How do i use the 'END' on the RK 98 ..which sits on the PgDN button
Fn + Pdg Dn should do it 😊
Damn. I dig these to the point videos.
Thanks!
I still occasionally hit the right arrow when going for the 0 in the number pad but still, I’m a big fan of this layout for work.
How do you factory reset rk100
Any one know the names of the big keyboards (white and gray)from the beginning of the video?
The white one is actually cream/beige it's the Ajazz AK510 - the gray one is kind of a meh keyboard. It's the Zjfksdyx 70%... Yeah you read that brand name right. ZJ F**ks Di*ks is how its pronounced to my understanding.... :D
hi, would you know how to switch devices? when i bought this the seller told me it can connect to 3 devices via bt, but im not sure how to do that.
Sorry I didn't see this! so where "QWERTY" is on the keyboard you will see "1 2 3 4 5" on the QWERT - FN + one of these while in BT mode will select that device for BT. (Short press to swap, long press to enter pairing for that specific profile)
Just got min in today. Everything works fine except it does not have the MAC / WIN indicator lights. Mine has the BT and Ghz indicator lights instead.
Interesting... (sorry for the delay). I wonder if it's just an ever so slightly tweaked model?
@Engryvan hi, I got mine shipped directly from China, mine is black, comes with only white backlit (that's what I chose, other models have rgb or only cyan backlit), it has ghz and Bluetooth indicator instead of the mac/win indicator. my best beet is, they make variants based on the place they send those items to. Also i did not get the gateron switches as shown by other youtubers, instead i had to chose from cherry MXs. I hope this little info helps :)
How will I know when the keyboard is full?
@6:35 will always be my fav rgb mode on any keeb
0:21 whats the keyboard above
The Ajazz AK510 is the top one :)
Can u have the software app pls
The website doesnt have it
I have this ke yboard and i am having issues with the Tilde and the delete key. they both dont do anything. Delete is keyed as W
any ideas?
That could be a symptom of many things. Check your keyboard settings under windows and make sure it is set to your region - if it is, check to see if there is an issue with a ctrl or function key being sticky, you can also try FN+Spacebar to reset or on most of the RK keyboards or these 3: FN+Left Ctrl+Escape should reset the keyboard if the first doesn't work.
@@EightSixMatt so I was able to reset the keyboard with fn+esc. Tilde is working now. However the 4 keys at the right (pdgdn, pgup,home, del) were all jumbled. I only know this because I installed a keyboard mapper to remap them. But I feel like I shouldn't have had to do that. Currently my Del key responds as pgdn
did you adjust some stuff in the Royal Kludge software then saw a message like this "Update Settings Failed"?
@@petsgamesandrobots438 I never actually installed the royal kludge software. I'll try that and see if it makes a difference
Hi, thank you for doing this review. I'm using Windows 11 for my desktop and Macbook. Can I use this to be "permanently wire-connected" using the USB C to the PC and connect it via Bluetooth on the Mac and be able to switch it on the fly whenever?
Interesting circumstance. I like questions like this because I haven't really considered. I don't have a mac to test this with but wired to PC, then disconnect and hit the switch and it should start working via 2.4ghz with the dongle, wherever the dongle is connected. **
@@EightSixMatt thank you for the quick response. So, it can't be used with other devices while the USB is connected to the PC?
I would be fine with a permanently-connected keyboard on my PC so I don't have to worry about charging the device.
I wouldn't want to use the USB dongle as it would require me to use another USB dongle on the mac.
@@aldinlapinig I see. That should in theory work (I actually gave this keyboard to a friend a while back, I can try and ask him). In theory yes, as long as you toggle it it should swap. Alternately there are keyboards like Redragon's Noctis - I can use FN+R to go 2.4ghz and USB mode will switch off, and then FN+T to go back to USB mode and inactivate 2.4Ghz (Allowing me to swap between PC's without doing anything but that).
my epomaker TH68 and akko 3084 have that feature while you don't have to change from wireless to wired by some hard switch of the keyboard. It's a nice feature. But my RK100 does not have that feature. And you can see those hard switches at the bottom of the keyboard, you have to switch them to change from wireless to wired and even bluetooth to 2.4ghz, which is kinda anoying
you can also use the rk rgb app to change modes and colors it is software supported
i bought one with just white backlight and no passthrough, does that mean its a fake?
Link me what you bought
Why is the delete key way TF up above the keypad?!
can i know how long is the charging time and will the light indicator turn of if the charging is finish?
Oops sorry was trying to answer someone else :) About 3-4 hours charge time ;)
@@EightSixMatt wow ok thanks for the info :)
where can I find the software to customize it? i have a rk 100 model and i cant find the software
The software has been fairly new roll out for them. According to a post by them this is the link for what you are looking for - bit.ly/RKRGBSOFT
@@EightSixMatt Too bad that there are no instructions and it's impossible to figure out. And after running the software I have no RGB.
Ok, started the software again and was able to select lighting; I must have accidentally turned it off. To remap a key you have to right-click it.
how to ctrl alt del on this keyboard?
Alternately to cntrl alt delete you can use cntrl shift escape to launch task manager if that’s what you’re looking to do^
Just like on any other keyboard.
Yo what the name of the keyboard under the Royal Kludge at 0:24? the grey one with a volume dial. I really like it please let me know. Thank you!
amzn.to/3i6ZL5U it’s the gray version of this one by “ZJFKSDYX”
In the non-RGB version of this keyboard, the switches are Gateron, according to Amazon.
Oh that makes this even more the sweeter. Maybe I'll finally get them to answer me about it. I always get a brush off, if they are using gateron they should be happy to advertise that if its accurate.
Yep, that's the one I recently picked up. It also does not have a Win/Mac indicator. Instead those two LEDs indicate Bluetooth or Dongle wireless.
Does anyone know the Bluetooth version? 5.1? Low Energy? But I'm guessing if the connection is dodgy, it's probably 3.0?
All BT can be dodgy - this is my experience even with a high end Aerox III mouse - this keyboard does use 5.1
How would you know if the keeb is already low in battery? Or how would you know if it's charging and when it's full? Thank you!
On the front of the keyboard is a charge indicator light. While it is charging the light is red. A red LED flashes when the battery is low :) Once it's charged my light goes away - if it stays plugged in the red light doesn't come on, or only does so temporarily.
@@EightSixMatt do you know how long it would take for the keeb to be fully charged? Thanks!
if i buy custom keycaps for this it will fit? or it will fit but impossible in numpad??
It depends on the keycaps, of course.
@@JimBalter After two years finally a reply 😭
How to factory reset rk100?
try Fn and Spacebar together. That might do the trick. (hold them for a few secs)
Does it support software update?
thank
It didn't, and then they had downloads for it, and now it's gone altogether so I really don't know anymore. Maybe RK discontinued it? I'm not sure why its a great keyboard in my opinion. Sorry I wish I had a better answer. It can be difficult getting questions answered by RK - I feel like they'd make great politicians sometimes.
can you please link the software to this keyboard please thankyou
Hello sir , is the keyboard Okey till now?
A buddy of mine has been using it for a while and tells me he has no issues with it.
Thanks for the fn + Prtsc
I wish I hadnt thrown out the booklet, i dont know how to switch devices when in bluetooth mode
:/
well, fortunately for viewers I try and keep these things handy to help.
Look at your QWERTY keys, they should have numbers on them (Q/W/E). FN+ One of those to swap its BT channel, FN Long Press to pair on that channel. then just FN short press to cycle the channel to the appropriate device.
How would you the level of battery?
what is the polling rate of the keyboard?
Do you know how many rgb effects it have,?
what can the USB ports be used for?
anything?
Pretty much, the hub is 2.0 - mouse, keyboard, charger, headset dongle so on and so forth :)
Is it fast / responsive ,like is it good for gaming ,pls tell
When I use any ok the RK keyboards in wired mode I have no complaints. :)
Is the right shift 1.75U?
yeah, it is
What's the B and G switch at the back for?
I so not good engrish speak. You flip switch to B it goes to B, you not want B you flip switch to G and you get G!!!!!
That is about the kind of support you can expect from this company. As you can tell i am pretty much not in favour of this company
@@nxzstudio8495 LOL, you're not wrong, talking to them makes about that much sense sometimes. Love it. I enjoy the products, just not the lazy answers, or non answers they provide to questions in the explanation of things.
Bluetooth / 2.4 Gigahertz. It's in the manual.
This is the US/EU version.
Asian version has no RGB led and no USB type A port.
True. So sad😢
I'm in Japan, but I bought mine on Amazon US and only paid $13 for international shipping! Arrived almost a week early too.
I live in Philippines and from what they sell in Lazada PH or Shopee PH it's the RGB one with 2 type A ports like what I received from Shopee PH
May i know if RGB lights are the same with RK84? In terms of brightness? Thanks.
Hah! Did you get an RK84 and also notice it was too dim like myself? Perfect board for me otherwise. :(
You mentioned that END key is missing here, but it is there on numpad 1.
I can see how I worded that oddly - The physical key is missing, and is instead ONLY functioned to the 10-Key instead of serving as independently existing and ALSO on the 10-Key. Most full 104 key keyboards have independent END/Pg Up/Dn and are ALSO on the 10-key (that's what I meant by double keyed though I'm no word smith, oh well). Does that make more sense?
@@EightSixMatt Yes, I got it now, thanks for explaining 'cause I'm planning to get this one. I'm a programmer and I use END key a lot, it would really be an issue if it doesn't have that.
@@meer04 Yup, that'd be a deal breaker for you :D
Battery life?
Wait no software? Mine has it.
The RK100 has had a few bouts with and without software support. RK kept pulling it from download and setup.
@@EightSixMatt Yeah now it's in some random guys Google Drive that they link to on the store page. lol...
That's questionable at best. Hello keyloggers.
@@HalkerVeil Yeah I'd pass on that. :)
It does have software support right?
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_oio6FGBsqBJ6brhvmD_hbdn9HDlTlOL
I've had almost zero luck using BT over the years. Whether it's trying to transfer files from phone to PC or headphones with a tablet. Blech. Give me wired or wireless adapter anyday.
Bluetooth is great, but it's never hit the potential of it's marketing. I really wish I hadn't bought so much bluetooth stuff in the early 2000s when it was all junk (and very expensive junk.) Heck, IR ports worked better back then.
That was for the old bluetooth stuff. Low Energy and especially 5.1 are great
My girlfriend bought the non rgb for me but it has chinese welcome note and doesn't have any manuals or extra keys like yours.
What model number did you get?
@@EightSixMatt rk100-b
How do I charge it. Do I have to plug it into a wall or into a pc
It can charge via USB to the PC, and also be used in wired mode this way.
@@EightSixMatt I’ve tried but it will just never charge
@@jaysonmedina2709 oof! It may be damaged? See about an RMA exchange maybe?
The same way you charge any USB device.
Ordered mine with brown switches ! ⌨
I love browns More of a thump/thunk range!
got remapping software?
drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_oio6FGBsqBJ6brhvmD_hbdn9HDlTlOL
I find it annoying that you get the 'extra' functions (arrows, insert/delete/home/end/pageup/pagedown) duplicated. Why not simply remove those keys and let people use the number pad (i.e. NumLock for numbers, Numlock OFF for normal keyboard functions)
Then you can have 10 keys less...
I want the keyboard 'normal' from left to F12/Enter, and then the keypad with Printscreen/scroll lock and Pause at the top.
Gateron switches
I read your comment when you posted it and attempted to ask them again. RK plays it real close hold but I did get them to admit they are NOT Gateron, nor have they used Gateron. (Gaterons have a mildly distinct feel to me probably from factory set lube, and you're not the first person I have seen assume this). Whatever it is they don't want to tell me their OEM which is shitty but understandable, but again - they confirmed they do not use Gateron. (I know thats confusing because some AMAZON store pages say they do) you got me.
I can't post screenshots but here is the transcript: (Parenthesis are me inserting)
ME: Does royal kludge use gateron?
THEM: Hello Matt,
RK uses RK switches that are not gateron. But keyboards are hot-swappable. (Clearly they don't make their own...They use someone)
ME: Do you know who their OEM? (Unanswered for several days)
ME: It's confusing people when some of their products say Gateron, but that they don't use Gateron. Can you elaborate, or find out for me please?
Now - this is not round one for me asking these same questions...sorry I don't have something better for you.
why do people who don't know how to type insist on typing in their videos?
Because we are proud anti conformists
LOL I meant to comment this same thing and forgot. Saw a keyboard review and dude was using 3 fingers on his left and his index on his right. Right hand was everywhere. Just goofy for a keyboard review from someone who can't type a lick.
Edit: Pretty similar to this one
Why do people who don't know how to communicate without trolling insist on trolling?
@@scotmaciver People who can't touch type also use keyboards.
How to enable wired mode ??
Switch off and plug in
@@EightSixMatt thanks
Second page of the manual.