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Endgame Gear KB65HE vs Royal Kludge RK61: Comparison
Endgame Gear KB65HE and Royal Kludge RK61 separate most on polling rate: Endgame Gear KB65HE at 1,000 Hz, Royal Kludge RK61 at 125 Hz, 88% in favor of Endgame Gear KB65HE.
Which is better, Endgame Gear KB65HE or Royal Kludge RK61?
On paper, Endgame Gear KB65HE has the edge on polling rate, at 1,000 Hz vs Royal Kludge RK61 at 125 Hz.
What is the main difference between Endgame Gear KB65HE and Royal Kludge RK61?
The Endgame Gear KB65HE is the stronger choice on paper: it has 8x the polling rate (1,000 Hz vs 125 Hz).
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Endgame Gear KB65HE
- Endgame Gear
- Royal Kludge RK61
- Royal Kludge
Layout
- Endgame Gear KB65HE
- 65%
- Royal Kludge RK61
- 60%
Model
- Endgame Gear KB65HE
- KB65HE
- Royal Kludge RK61
- RK61
Switch Type
- Endgame Gear KB65HE
- Endgame Gear Hall Effect
- Royal Kludge RK61
- RK Brown / Red / Blue Mechanical
Connectivity
- Endgame Gear KB65HE
- Wired USB-C (detachable)
- Royal Kludge RK61
- Bluetooth 5.1 / 2.4GHz RF / USB-C Wired
Keycap Material
- Endgame Gear KB65HE
- PBT Double-Shot
- Royal Kludge RK61
- ABS
Hot-Swappable
- Endgame Gear KB65HE
- No
- Royal Kludge RK61
- No
Backlighting
- Endgame Gear KB65HE
- Per-Key RGB
- Royal Kludge RK61
- RGB Backlighting
Polling Rate
- Endgame Gear KB65HE
- 1000 HzBest
- Royal Kludge RK61
- 125 Hz-87%
Which one should you pick?
Choose Endgame Gear KB65HE if you want the higher polling rate (1000 Hz vs 125 Hz).
Choose Royal Kludge RK61 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | Endgame Gear KB65HE | Royal Kludge RK61 |
|---|---|---|
| Endgame Gear | View on Endgame Gear | |
| Royal Kludge | View on Royal Kludge |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Endgame Gear KB65HE
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A focused, esports-oriented Hall effect 65% from a brand known for competitive-grade precision peripherals.
Royal Kludge RK61
6 / 10 Expert Rating
The default cheap-and-cheerful pick for testing a wireless 60% layout without much financial commitment.