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Keychron C3 Pro vs Royal Kludge RK61: Comparison
Keychron C3 Pro and Royal Kludge RK61 separate most on polling rate: Keychron C3 Pro at 1000 Hz, Royal Kludge RK61 at 125 Hz, 88% in favour of Keychron C3 Pro.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Keychron | Royal Kludge |
| Layout | TKL (87-Key) | 60% |
| Model | C3 Pro | RK61 |
| Switch Type | Keychron K Pro Mechanical (Brown/Red/Banana) | RK Brown / Red / Blue Mechanical |
| Connectivity | Wired USB-C | Bluetooth 5.1 / 2.4GHz RF / USB-C Wired |
| Keycap Material | Double-Shot ABS | ABS |
| Hot-Swappable | true | false |
| Backlighting | South-Facing RGB | RGB Backlighting |
| Polling Rate | 1000 Hz | 125 Hz-87% |
Price comparison
| Retailer | Keychron C3 Pro | Royal Kludge RK61 |
|---|---|---|
| Keychron | View on Keychron | |
| 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
Keychron C3 Pro
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The cheapest legitimate way to get a hot-swappable QMK-capable mechanical keyboard from a known brand.
Royal Kludge RK61
6 / 10 Expert Rating
The default cheap-and-cheerful pick for testing a wireless 60% layout without much financial commitment.