RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK918 Wired Mechanical Keyboard, RGB Backlit Gaming Keyboard with Large LED Sorrounding Side Lamp, Full Size 108 Keys Mechanical 100% Anti-Ghosting Computer Keyboard, Red Switch White

My son loves this. Great variation of led color patterns. Bday present that he loves and will get a ton of use with.

I got this keyboard as a replacement for a keyboard where 2 keys broke off and couldnt be reattached. I like the programable nature of the back lighting. The keys themselves are backlit, so it is easy to type/game in dim or no light. Each key is individually programmable. I used the feature to highlight the WASD keys for gaming, and the F and J keys for quick positioning while touch typing. While you cant stealth type, the keys dont feel unnatural, and dont produce frequent repeated keystrokes or extra spaces. This was a frequent hazard of my last mechanical keyboard. My only complaint is the not programmable calculator key in the upper right-hand corner. I dont use a desk so accidentally pushing the key (or a cat or dog pushing the key) can be annoying. It can be a problem for some games. A little sliver of the plastic base came up, and off. When using it against bare skin, it can be slightly uncomfortable. However, it isnt enough to detract from my love of this keyboard.

Excellent quality for the price of $40. Great stuff.

Though I’m not sure if this is a legit RK keyboard, it still worked out for me. This keyboard is very reliable. Although it’s not hot swap it’s fine because the stabilizers come lubricated like they should. It’s bright all around and even survived my gaming rage moments. The unlubricated switches don’t sound the best but they’re okay and don’t sound irritating. If you need a sturdy mechanical keyboard that’s 100%, this is the perfect one.

Im not quite a pro keyboard reviewer, but Ive gone through enough to know what I like. Its a silent mechanical keyboard, with a linear travel, good backlighting, shine-through caps, and a 104-key layout. Basically, they got the basics down. So much meh, right? Neh, I say, neh to the meh! This is seriously the most fun Ive ever had with something so silly as setting up the backlighting, and its not even my keyboard -- I got it for my wife, after I got fed up with trying to use her cheap, wobbly POS. I was expecting a few different effects, or something. The colors are per-key. The effects and brightness are keyboard wide, but you pick each keys backlight color! Forget typing or gaming; we had a fun evening of squabbling over the options, trying out different lighting schemes, and just messing with it. Seriously, though. Royal Kludge nailed the basics, and then they got the bling right in ways the big OEMs keep fudging on. Its gotten to be so rare an experience, getting your expectations blown to bits. RK nailed it on this sucker.

I’m not a gamer so I can’t advise if it’s a good gaming keyboard. My main use is for work. I love the clicking noise the keyboard makes and the light up features are great! I liked adding some color to my work space.

good product with reasonable price

Always had membrane keyboards thought I would try out a mechanical one. This brand came highly recommended as an entry level low budget keyboard. Feels like great quality materials very sturdy metal base RGB is nice and adjustable brightness is great. I went with a full size as I use non essential keys for key binds. Would give 5 stars if RGB settings instructions were not so confusing and easier to understand. Also would like to figure out how to change static backlight color. Other then that so far so good no complaints against the product just my lack of tech knowledge to change a few things for the lighting effects. Definitely recommend this brand over the much more higher price guys for similar products. Buying a name is not worth the cost for me Id rather have quality at a normal price.

I was looking at the RK100, but I kinda needed a more familiar keyboard layout (100% keyboard, numpad and home-end keys) for programming as well as gaming. The material is sturdy but also feels plasticy and hollow. Definitely 45 buck keyboard kinda feel. Youre also gonna have to track down the RGB software for this thing. However it has everything I need in a keyboard, it just doesnt feel quite as satisfying to type on compared to my older Corsair K68 and even the Razer Ornata... If you need a keyboard that just does its job with brown or red switches, and dont care too much about how good the typing feel is, then this is the best in class as far as I know.

I had bought a 60% keyboard and loved it (another RK Royal Kludge product) but realized how much I missed directional buttons, function keys and a number pad. I figured that since I loved my other RK Royal Kludge keyboard Id give this a try. Out of the box, my first impression was, Wow, this feels cheap compared to the other keyboard. The other keyboard has an aluminum frame, where this is surrounded by LEDs. Theyre bright, dont get me wrong but the frame doesnt feel nearly as premium. The buttons feel very clacky which the other RK Kludge keyboard didnt have, even for brown switches. It wasnt easily noted what type of switches it used, so color me surprised when I found out these were nondescript RK switches. Not sure if this will matter to you but the cord is attached to the keyboard. This is it for the cons. The mixed bag portion: While I love having function keys, directional buttons and a number pad back, I forgot why I gave it up in the first place. While gaming, my mouse has to sit much further out than my arm is comfortable with. Imagine a splayed out configuration which is awkward for long gaming sessions. This isnt the fault of the keyboard as all full size keyboards will be like this. Things I liked: The keyboard is crazy bright, and the floating keys along with the LED rimming the keyboard frame means your keyboard will dazzle you in a darkened room. Overall, I liked it okay, but realized I needed more space to move the mouse around. Its absolutely worth the price, especially if this is your first foray into the mechanical keyboard world.