RK ROYAL KLUDGE S98 Mechanical Keyboard w/Smart Display & Knob, Top Mount 96% Wireless Mechanical Keyboard BT/2.4G/USB-C, Hot Swappable, Software Support, Massive Battery, 98 Keys
€90







Price: $89.99
(as of Aug 02, 2025 19:03:44 UTC – Details)
Product Description
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1 Massive Battery
2 Hub Design
3 Two-stage Adjustable
4 Display & Knob Design
RK ROYAL KLUDGE RKS98 Driver Link
bit.ly/RKALL24
Copy the link above to the search bar & run the driver via wired mode.
Double-shot PBT Keycaps
Provide superior fingertip feel, never-fading letters and exceptional durability.

1 Pro Driver
2 Double-shot PBT Keycaps
3 Well-lubed Stabilizers
4 In the Box
Creamy or Thocky? Check the Sound Test of the Latest Flagship RK Switches
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RK S98, equipped with pre-lubed switches, gaming friendly top-mount design, ixpe switch dampener pad, 2 layers of sound-absorbing foams, silicone dampener pad, which reduces 40% noise, removes 80% hallow sound, and brings natural feedback.
Instruction – Use RK S98 in Wireless/Wired Mode
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How can I get the software and the latest version of the firmware?
bit.ly/RKALL24
How to correct the time/volume on the screen?
When you open the software in wired mode, the screen time or volume will automatically synchronize with the one on your computer.
Why the keyboard becomes disconnected in the BT mode?
When the battery level is low, the keyboard cannot support the BT function normally, Please re-update the BT function of the device and fully charge the keyboard.
Can it work with a PS4, PS5 or Xbox?
RK keyboards are compatible with some games of PS4, PS5 and Xbox on wired mode. Our keyboard can’t connect with Xbox one, PS4 and PS5 through Bluetooth mode
What brand are the switches?
RK switches.
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Customer Reviews
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4.4 out of 5 stars 11,912
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,524
Price
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Keys Layout
90%, 98 keys
90%, 96 keys
75%, 84 keys
75%, 84 keys
60%, 61 keys
65%, 68 keys
Connection
BT 5.0/2.4Ghz/Wired
BT 5.0/2.4Ghz/Wired
BT 5.0/2.4Ghz/Wired
BT 5.0/2.4Ghz/Wired
BT 5.0/2.4Ghz/Wired
BT 5.0/Wired
Back light
RGB
RGB
RGB
RGB
Blue
Blue
Size/Inch
16.1 x 5.5 x 1.6
14.8 x 4.9 x 1.5
12.4 x 4.9 x 1.6
12.4 x 4.9 x 1.6
11.4 x 4 x 1.5
12.2 x 4.1 x 1.5
Battery Capacity
3750 mAh
3750 mAh
3750 mAh
3750 mAh
1450 mAh
1450 mAh
Big Features on a Small Screen – Is there anything it can’t display? Custom gif image, date. connection mode, WIN/MAC layout, battery status, etc.
Knob Design- Adjust volume, connection mode, backlit brightness/speed, RGB mode/color, all it takes is just a twist or a click.
BT5.0/2.4G/USB-C – Wireless keyboard with stable BT 5.0, hassle-free 2.4Ghz dongle plus USB-C wired mode set no limits about your keyboard connection.
Gaming Friendly Top-Mount Design – Offers a superior tactile consistency, firm feeling, and better noice reducing creamy keyboard.
Sound Absorbing Foams – Equipped with IXPE switch dampener pad, 2 layers of thicker sound-absorbing foams, silicone dampener pad, which reduces 40% noise and removes 80% hallow sound. Bringing creamy or thocky sounding, natural and clear feedback, no more cavities noise.
Hot swapable mechanical keyboard – Hot-swap PCB allows you to replace 3 pins/5 pins switches freely without soldering issue. Enjoy the fun of making your own unique keyboard.
Double-shot PBT Keycaps – Provide superior fingertip feel, never-fading letters and exceptional durability.
Customers say
Customers love the keyboard’s exceptional keys and buttery-smooth feel, with one noting it matches their home office vibe. Moreover, the sound quality is praised for its incredible key press sound and feel, and the build quality is impressive for the price, with one customer highlighting its sturdy weight. Additionally, the keyboard features three Bluetooth connections and offers good value for money. However, functionality receives mixed reviews – while it works well with Windows 11 Pro, some customers report issues with the battery stopping after two months of use.
9 reviews for RK ROYAL KLUDGE S98 Mechanical Keyboard w/Smart Display & Knob, Top Mount 96% Wireless Mechanical Keyboard BT/2.4G/USB-C, Hot Swappable, Software Support, Massive Battery, 98 Keys
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Bee –
Excellent feeling budget 96% and a solid upgrade over my last
Genuinely the nicest prebuilt 96% at this price range. The keyboard sounds great thanks to the silicone and foam dampening inside, the screen looks great, and the knob feels smooth and nice. The keycaps although not to my visual preference are incredibly nice quality. The keyboard was heavier than I expected for a plastic case, but this is a good thing. doesn’t vibrate on my desk at all while I’m typing. this is entirely free from any hollow sound, so I don’t feel like I need to tape mod it, but if I did, the keyboard literally comes with a tool to open it up, so it’s very mod-friendly. This is a mainstay for my desk.The linear switches are quite creamy with the keycaps that are bundled with it. I have no problem with any kind of input lag or having to double back on myself from ghosting that would otherwise hurt my WPM. The keyboard is incredibly easy to set up too, with a link to the software on the store page, and the ability to just plug it in and go if you don’t wanna mess around with that. Has 3 different Bluetooth modes which allow you to connect it to 3 different devices to swap between, has a wired mode, and a wireless dongle, and appears to have a USB A port on the back, presumably a passthrough.I would highly recommend this keyboard.
Clay789 –
So Good, I Bought Two
I donât usually write reviews, but after picking up my second RK ROYAL KLUDGE S98, I had to say something. This keyboard is hands-down one of the best Iâve usedâespecially in this price range.First off, the key feel and sound are just incredible. Iâve used a lot of mechanical boards over the years, and this one strikes a perfect balance: smooth keystrokes, satisfying clicks, and none of that cheap, hollow echo you get from lower-end boards. Typing on it honestly makes me want to keep typing.One of my favorite features is the multiple connection options. Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless, and USB-C all work flawlessly. I switch between my desktop, laptop, and iPad constantly, and the S98 handles it like a champ. The swap is instant and reliableâno lag or connection weirdness.Build quality is also top-notch. It feels sturdy without being overly heavy, and the battery lasts way longer than I expected. The RGB lighting is a nice touch tooâbright, customizable, and not over-the-top unless you want it to be.If you’re looking for a mechanical keyboard that punches way above its price tag, this is it. So good, I couldnât resist getting a second one.
Pamela Z –
Nice functional keyboard for home office use
Let me start by saying I am not a gamer and I didn’t buy this for the gaming features. That will become evident as you read on!I had my last Logitech keyboard for 5 years and if it was not for the fading keys and subsequent attempts to put stickers over them which all eventually got icky (technical term) and loose for the 2nd time, I would not have bought another keyboard.After much research the first replacement I bought (another manufacturer) came assembled but not quite because you had to change some keys if you were on Windows. After having confirmed it would come assembled, that unnerved me. Never changed a key and didn’t want to break the keyboard from the get go. Had to use a magnifier for the directions. Nice board, nice colors, nice feel but not going to work out. So I returned it.Then I decided on this Royal Kludge RK-S98 keyboard. I hesitated because of too much white in the coloring but I was super happy to unbox it, plug the dongle into my computer, it paired right away and I could start typing immediately. I did have to refer to the instructions which I could read without a magnifier to set the clock and turn off the irritating color lights (I know gamers have to be rolling their eyes now if they kept reading my review this far lol ) but other than that everything is self explanatory. It is “missing” a few keys from my old keyboard like “end” but you do function PgDn key and you are at the end. And the front side of the key even says “End” so if you don’t remember, it’s right there.By the way, the colors really are beautiful if you want a backlit light show and you can adjust them easily. I found this out while finding out how to turn them off completely.The keys are double shot PBT which is supposed to be very effective preventing the letters and numbers from wearing off. Since that was my biggest issue with the Logitech, it was a very important factor in purchasing this one.The sound is nice. It is clicky but not obnoxious. It’s easy and a nice sound and there is a Caps Lock Lit indicator which I have missed sorely since I got my last keyboard. But if you want to turn off those lights too you can.I almost forgot to add that there is a hard plastic clear dust cover. I’ve never seen that before and I do plan to use it.I wish I understood how to get a gif on the screen instead of the clock since my clock is already on my monitor but maybe someday I will play with it.Overall, I am super happy with this. I’ll edit my review if things go south but I’m pretty sure this keyboard is home to stay.
Larry –
Excellent…..so far
I have gone through quite a few keyboards. By that I mean trying this one and trying that one. Yes, I fell down the rabbit hole of trying to find the one that is supposedly the best. There is no BEST, but this unit comes pretty close. I chose the sky blue one. I have the tactile switches which, in my opinion, happen to be the best for me. I changed the keycaps to SA profile keys because the ones that come on the board, even though good, and I probably could have kept them on and been okay, I still prefer a taller key. So far, this is the best keyboard I have come across after simply changing out the keycaps. The switch is exceptional. The board is not loud, but you can still hear every keystroke. The little screen on it is actually pretty nice and intuitive. The only thing I can’t figure out, and it probably cannot be done, is changing the time to non-military. Outside of that, it is pretty cool to see the time and other details on it. The volume knob is exceptional and very smooth. Overall, I am really liking this keyboard and at 61 years of age, to this day, this is the best keyboard……..for me.
Lorenzzzzo –
Premessa.La tastiera mi è arrivata nuova ma palesemente usata.La confezione era sigillata da un secondo adesivo applicato sul precedente, la tastiera aveva delle ditate, il libretto come in foto, il cavo di alimentazione addirittura pizzicato, tutti i sacchettini rovinati.Insomma, se acquisto un prodotto nuovo quello dev’essere nuovo, altrimenti avrei preso un usato garantito spendendo meno.Posso capire un eventuale reso nei tempi di recesso ma almeno il cavetto andava sostituito.Andando alla tastieraTop di gamma della Royal Kludge.Non vengono dichiarati la tipologia di switch montati, arrivata con i tactile e sono comunque ottimi, non mi era capitato di provarli. Molto piacevoli e che fanno un minimo di resistenza per poi abbassarsi in modo deciso. Non mi dispiacciono affatto.La superfice dei tasti si presenta leggermente ridotta nella parte piana, il che aiuta a non premere erroneamente tasti indesiderati. Il suono è abbastanza piacevole, un po’ asciutto ma non fastidioso probabilmente influenzato dalla struttura rigida della tastiera.La scrittura è agevolata dall’ampiezza ridotta della superfice dei tasti seppur non abbiano l’inclinatura ergonomica che offrono altre tastiere di pari fascia, ma il tono su tono su alcuni tasti li rende non di immediata individuazione.Manca la retroilluminazione. Assenza che trovo inspiegabile in tastiere che passano i 100⬠di costo ma vedo che, escludendo i classici marchi da gaming, si trova poco.La tastiera ha due livelli di altezza con piedini gommati, ma è abbastanza alta. Personalmente la uso senza rialzo.Full RGB, totalmente modulabile tramite software ma con la possibilità gestire il tutto tramite lo schermo integrato.Buona luminosità e colori intensi.Possibilità di connessione via cavo, incluso nella confezione, via Bluetooth e con chiavetta. Quest’ultima con una sede magnetica laterale.Presenta anche due tasti fisici. Su un angolo troviamo la selezione di collegamento tra via cavo o chiavetta e poco più in là il tasto di accensione e spegnimento.Il comando del piccolo monitor è comodo e si legge bene, così come i led per il Blck Num e il Caps Lock presenti anche come led vicino al tasto Esc.Ben individuabili al tocco anche i segni su F, J e 5.Il piccolo monitor ha una funzione di menù per diverse impostazioni navigabili tramite una pratica rotelle.Livello batteria, data, tipologia di connessione, caps lock e block num, se è in modalità Win o IOS. Insomma, mostra ciò che serve ed è ben leggibile.à possibile anche caricare delle GIF limitate a 60 immagini. Un po pochine e va a togliere le altre info. Opzione carina ma resto dell’idea che, avendo a disposizione un piccolo monitor aggiuntivo, si dovrebbe poter sfruttare meglio.Per esempio con le temperature di esercizio dei componenti, la percentuale di utilizzo, ecc..Il software è completo. Offre di salvare 3 mappature differenti dei comandi e gestire in modo totale l’illuminazione. Non molto intuitivo, devo ammetterlo. C’è un menù di cui non ho chiaro l’utilizzo e non viene fornita alcuna informazione né nel manuale cartaceo ne per quello disponibile sul sito (Entrambi in inglese).Ottima tastiera, nel complesso quella con cui mi sto trovando meglio delle diverse che provate (e ne ho provate diverse nella fascia 50/150â¬).Peccato davvero per la mancanza della retroilluminazione oltre che, vedendo che è presente su altri prodotti, la mancanza di poterci abbinare il poggia polsi magnetico.
brian ross –
Why did you choose this product over others?:Needed a new keyboard having been stuck with a cheap mechanical one with some very sketchy blue switches for too long. Aided with some handy vouchers from work I decided to splurge. The screen on this keyboard is a gimmick but also nice to have a clock available when in a game/watching something full screen and you’ve once again misplaced your watch – screen is excellent quality and can have GIFs looping on it however does require the supporting software to be open/running which isn’t worth the effort unless you want to show off.Weight:Surprisingly heavy, albeit my only previous experience with mechanical keyboards was with fairly cheap and nasty ones whereas this keyboard feels well made and solidValue for money:Excellent value for money, switches have a nice sound and feels very nice to type on.Battery life:No idea, only ever used it plugged in so could be good but might not be. Might try it one day but never far enough from the desk to justify itBuild quality:Really good, whole keyboard is solid and well put together. Switches feel good, as do keycaps. Screen is surprisingly good. Feel:A joy compared to every other keyboard I’ve ever used.Â
Denny –
Perfetta e adorabile.Suono dei tasti adorabile.Il colore è adorabile.Si connette perfettamente in tutte le modalità .La durata della batteria è molto buona usandola per lo smart working la uso tutto il giorno.Lo schermino è abbastanza inutile però la possibilità di mettere un GIF è qualcosa di molto divertente.Il pomello è un altra cosa divertente purtroppo la barra del volume nello schermo non è sincronizzata con quella del pc quindi non affidabile.Nel complesso è la perfetta tastiera per una Hatsune-san build.
Steven Y. –
EDIT: 25/05/2025 – I just found out today that the USB dongle… doesn’t work. I tried everything and they are not working.I couldn’t decide to pick the Linear Viridian or Pale Green switch. I decided to get the Pale Green, and I didn’t regret it, the thock sounds from the keyboard is awesome.And the build quality is solid as rock, you can feel the weight due to the battery.Let’s see how long this keyboard last. This is cheaper than my Alienware one and feels much nicer to type too.EDIT: The only thing that I do not like about this keyboard, the light doesn’t go through the key caps letters…. so, if you are not good on typing, you will struggle in low light situation :DAnd the LED is south facing one so majority of custom key caps are not good
Alex Marz –
Love ittttt it’s Great and the gifs are hilarious. Only one problem i have is that you can only upload one gif every time l. But Great keyboard nonetheless