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Royal Kludge RK H81 Tri-Mode Wireless RGB Red Switch Keyboard $79 Delivered + Surcharge @ Centre Com

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Royal Kludge RK H81 Tri-Mode Wireless RGB Red Switch Keyboard $79 Delivered + Surcharge @ Centre Com
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PJXXY1337 on 02/09/2023 - 22:29 centrecom.com.au (4833 clicks)
Last edited 11/09/2023 - 22:17 by 1 other user

Centrecom shows free delivery in my case. Free shipping excludes WA, NT & remote areas.

Surcharges: 1.2% Card & PayPal, 2% AmEx.

Other websites listed around $100 from what I can see.

Discover the Royal Kludge RK H81 Tri-Mode Wireless RGB Backlit Red Switch Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, featuring an innovative 80% layout, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB-C wired mode. Enjoy the gasket structure for a soft feel and 81 keys, including arrow and multimedia controls. The hot-swappable design allows for easy switch replacement, while 18 RGB backlight modes enhance your gaming experience. With a high-capacity battery providing up to 200 hours of use, fast dispatch, and Australia-wide delivery, get ready to elevate your gaming setup.

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  • Ham Dragon on 02/09/2023 - 22:42
    +2

    Where do they come up with these names 😂

    • NoshTwin on 03/09/2023 - 07:59

      China or Taiwan

    • eediot on 03/09/2023 - 11:17
      +1

      Reminds me of the Clungene brand of rona tests. I'd ask for the clunge every time i got a sniffle

  • lachlantula on 02/09/2023 - 23:27
    +1

    i love my pok3r but it's time for something new. is this a good intro into the new world of accessibly-priced custom keebs?

    • Erwark on 03/09/2023 - 10:49
      +2

      If you want a pre-built, it seems like a good option. If you want to build on the cheap, the Gmk67 is phenomenal and can be had for ~$50 on Aliexpress without switches and caps.

  • beOson on 02/09/2023 - 23:43

    Yep just bought one yesterday

  • cyrax83 on 02/09/2023 - 23:48

    Better than $95 Drop Alt?

    • cnut on 02/09/2023 - 23:56
      +1

      In stock unlike the Drop Alt, so yeah.

    • beOson on 03/09/2023 - 00:07

      I've tried it for a bit at a retail store while overseas, the quality was impressive and I like how the linear switch performed. Though the knob feels a little bit useless to most users.

        • beOson on 03/09/2023 - 01:01
          +5

          I know, I use the knob on my gmmk pro all the time, but this knob on the H81 is only for switching between the connection modes (wireless/Bluetooth).

          • ozchobie on 03/09/2023 - 06:26

            @beOson: Yikes?? I use my keychron one for volume and muting. Was tempted but thanks for this.

            • meong on 03/09/2023 - 13:18

              @ozchobie: Yeah, i became aware of this keyboard for a few months and even saw it drop to this price on ebay and i didn't think it was worth it due to the connection mode knob wasting so much space

      • JXXY1337 on 03/09/2023 - 10:10

        Yea the knob isnt the best, id rather have it to change vol and pause/unpause audio.

        • gfunk zero on 03/09/2023 - 10:49

          Look at my post then CK721

    • Sammyboy on 03/09/2023 - 09:37

      Yes. This has gasket mount and a separated plate at least

  • Grey 13 on 03/09/2023 - 01:51
    +2

    Heads up: all payment types except via ZIP will add another $0.95 transactional fee (AMEX is another $1.58 on top). No option for cash on pick up.

    • Kumo1887 on 03/09/2023 - 07:38

      They do walk in and accept cash. Also no surcharge on savings card insert from what I remember.

      • Grey 13 on 03/09/2023 - 08:32

        Fair. But I was tinkering around the payment and there was no option for Debit and/or Saving. Only credit/PayPal/AMEX and Zip.

        • Kumo1887 on 03/09/2023 - 09:25

          They do it instore for debit and saving. No option online though

  • RnO on 03/09/2023 - 07:09

    Wow this looks like exactly what I have been looking for in terms of connectivity. Just so annoying how most of those types of keyboards don't come full size with a num pad etc. :(

    • gonkl on 03/09/2023 - 07:48

      RK96 would be the equivalent with numpad.

    • drprox on 03/09/2023 - 08:39
      +1

      Or Ajazz 92

      • RnO on 03/09/2023 - 21:48

        Thanks, I went with that one:)

    • JXXY1337 on 03/09/2023 - 10:06
      +1

      You could buy a seperate numpad, they go for maybe like 15 bucks. I think keychron has some mechanical kb with numpads

  • Reginald7711 on 03/09/2023 - 08:13
    +1

    Would still advise to go for a keychron Q-series. More expensive, but well worth the extra.

    Would perform better than this, +120 worth of modding.

    • Tycn on 03/09/2023 - 08:24
      +2

      It's three times the price. And would perform very poorly if you need wireless connectivity because it doesn't have it.

      • Reginald7711 on 03/09/2023 - 08:44
        +2

        The Q-pros have wireless champ.

        Choose a model that isn’t 3x the price, and has a layout and connectivity that suits you… in terms of a non-modded mech keyboard, keychron is as best as they come for the price

        • twister292 on 16/09/2023 - 00:51

          K Pros also have wireless and are much cheaper

      • ihfree on 03/09/2023 - 08:48
        +2

        There is also the Q pro series which does have wireless connectivity.

        Personally, I didn't like the connection time of any Bluetooth keyboard I tried including the standard Mac keyboard. I'm now using a wired keyboard.

    • browser on 03/09/2023 - 10:37

      Considering Q1 Pro as well, the current keyboard (YZ75) does everything I need, comes with Gateron Yellow, and aesthetically pleasing. But the wireless connectivities are sh*t.

      The first one didn't work (could not save pairings, needed to re-pair every single time). The replacement (new) works 95% of the time, but still random disconnects, ghost keys, slow to switch between BT channels, super slow between BT and 2.4GHz. Coming from Logitech, the expectation is high, whiles it's "boring" but it doesn't any wireless problems.

      Q1 Pro looks good, but missing 2.4GHz, not sure how BT performs.

    • gfunk zero on 03/09/2023 - 10:48

      Wish they has a 2.4ghz model Bluetooth too laggy for gaming

      • browser on 03/09/2023 - 11:04

        Keychron doesn't do 2.4GHz, while it is an open spectrum, but often require proprietary protocols, probably not something high on their list to invest in R&D. Cheaper keyboards just copy each other, probably the reason why they perform poorly. Logitech is in the game long enough, they have the expertise and scale of economy to produce peripherals "cheaply" that just work.

  • beebul on 03/09/2023 - 08:30

    Would this be good for general office and some coding? Does it have home and end keys?

    Anyway to check stock levels at Adelaide?

    • gonkl on 03/09/2023 - 09:04
      +1

      Unsure, most of the Devs I know are using ortholinear 30%

      • ihfree on 03/09/2023 - 09:07
        +2

        How many "Devs" do you know?

        • gonkl on 03/09/2023 - 14:34
          +1

          /s

    • ihfree on 03/09/2023 - 09:04
      +2

      Be fine.

      Other keys are available with fn+<key>. The default keycap set has the second function printed on it.

      • beebul on 03/09/2023 - 09:23

        Yeah I can see them on the Amazon listing. I think it might annoy me not having the dedicated keys… Hmmm

        Can you map other keys in Windows without installing software (don't have admin rights on work laptop)

        • ihfree on 03/09/2023 - 09:38

          AHK portable, maybe

          • beebul on 03/09/2023 - 09:49

            @ihfree: Thanks I'll have a look at that 👍🏻⌨️

        • JXXY1337 on 03/09/2023 - 10:08

          Yep, my keyboard I got a new keycap set and there are 3 keys on the side which I changed to my liking via the software - no need to keep the software running aswell, and all new binds work onother laptops so I assume it flashed somewhere on the keyboard. You can probably do this for this keyboard as well.

          My keyboard im using is Gamakay LK67

          • beebul on 03/09/2023 - 10:13

            @JXXY1337: Thanks!

          • beebul on 03/09/2023 - 11:16

            @JXXY1337: So you mean you updated the firmware?

            • JXXY1337 on 03/09/2023 - 12:58

              @beebul: I suppose it does, because the whole keyboard flashes the reconnects when i apply the changes - this was via the gamakay software. It does not affect other keyboards.

        • rumblytangara on 03/09/2023 - 10:31

          AFAIK windows key mapping involves MS Powertoys or registry changes.

          • JXXY1337 on 03/09/2023 - 13:00

            @rumblytangara: You could probably do it that way or use a different software if the keyboard software doesn’t come with that function although most do

        • Erwark on 03/09/2023 - 15:21

          I am in the same situation re not being able to run drivers at work. My keyboard and mouse both have onboard storage, so I've just set them up at home and use them software-less at work.

          Someone will need to confirm if this keyboard has onboard storage, though (very likely)

  • rainbowunicorn on 03/09/2023 - 10:23
    +1

    Pretty good price for a gasket mount custom keyboard, however not a knob keyboard and no custom key settings which could be annoying for some.

  • Zhi123 on 03/09/2023 - 10:32

    Anyone have any idea how its battery life is? online only mentions up to x00 hours or up to 1 week of battery life but don't mention if it's using 2.4ghz/bluetooth connection with lights on or off.

    • browser on 03/09/2023 - 10:43
      +1

      Usually with RGB on battery only lasts a few days, so 200 hours is most certainly with lights off.

      • Zhi123 on 03/09/2023 - 11:28

        Ah thx thx, a few days with lights on seems good enough for me actually

        • JXXY1337 on 03/09/2023 - 13:02
          +1

          Possibly you can make the battery life better if the software allows you to dim the leds without turning them off

  • gfunk zero on 03/09/2023 - 10:49
    -2

    This looks like a cheap clone of cooler master keyboard CK721, which is basically the same price

    https://www.umart.com.au/product/cooler-master-masterkeys-ck…

    • browser on 03/09/2023 - 10:56

      That's how most 75% layout keyboard look like, surely CM didn't invent that layout.

      Also the one you linked is a 65% layout, it doesn't have function keys.

      Not saying which one is better or worse, but it's not a "cheap clone".

    • rumblytangara on 03/09/2023 - 12:58
      +1

      Practically every 75% board with a knob in existence for the past 5 or more years has followed the same design.

      Some might have the knob at the ESC key instead. But that's about it for variation.

      CoolerMaster did not come up with this design. It was as probably some obscure enthusiast with a CNC machine.

      • Erwark on 03/09/2023 - 15:29

        The only other common difference is exploded or inline arrows and 3x1U mods or 2x1.25U mods.

        As far as I can tell the CM doesn't have a gasket, which is one of the main selling points to this keyboard.

        • rumblytangara on 03/09/2023 - 18:15

          The only interesting keyboard I am aware of from Coolermaster was their Topre-based Novatouch from 5+ years ago. And that was pretty bad compared to a Realforce Topre. I don't think they've done anything original, ever. On the other hand, Royal Kludge has made some truly weird keyboards in their time, that were probably only ever available in China.

  • NickimusRex on 03/09/2023 - 15:32

    If anyone is curious what you can use the rotary knob for, i use mine for volume (obviously) and have set clicking it in for play/pause for content

  • umexcuseme on 03/09/2023 - 18:02
    -1

    For when you absolutely must compute from a food tray

  • bleeder on 13/09/2023 - 18:47

    This brand is generally well reviewed by YouTube for budget keyboards

  • aidangd on 18/09/2023 - 12:51
    -1

    What the hell is a Kludge? Sounds like some kind of soup from Ukraine. Or a brand of engine grease.

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