Tom
A Fantastic Keyboard at a Fantastic Price
I'll just say right off the bat: in the relatively short amount of time that I've been diving into the mechanical keyboard hobby (half a year or so), I think this is the best keyboard I've used so far.Before buying the H81, I originally purchased Royal Kludge's RK61 (60%) model with the idea that I would be able to get used to not having dedicated delete, arrow, and F keys, which I realized after a while that I could not. I returned the RK61, though I was left with a very good impression, as it was the first RK board I'd ever purchased. I opted for the H81 as it's replacement, and I'm glad I did. It has done nothing but impress me thus far.First of all, the layout is perfect for me. It has the aforementioned keys I missed on the 60%, and omits all the other dedicated keys I never use (scroll lock, home, insert, etc...), though they can still be accessed through other keys + the FN key for people that want them. Both that and removing the number pad leaves it at a nice compact size of less than even a TKL keyboard. The case itself has a good heft to it, and while it is plastic, it still feels high quality. Also, though it's a preference thing, I love the fact that it has a thick bezel. I think thick bezels look a lot better than thin ones. The dust cover is also a nice touch.To be completely honest, knowing that the switches were Royal Kludge-branded, I was fully planning on replacing them with something else (the Royal Kludge switches on the RK61 I had were good, but could've been better), but as soon as I started typing I fell in love. They are completely free of scratchiness and sound absolutely heavenly thanks to them being pre-lubed. Usually factory-applied lube is not great, or at least not consistent, but in my opinion the Sky Cyan switches in this board feel and sound just as good as Gateron Yellow switches I hand-lubed. The description mentions that these switches are supposed to be like them, but I was skeptical. They definitely annihilated my expectations. The stabilizers are just as good. Buying boards in the past I've always had to re-lube the stabs, but I was pleasantly surprised that they sounded fantastic right out of the box, no rattling at all, and consistent across all of them. I am absolutely blown away at how nice this board sounds and feels at this price. It is buttery smooth and has a nice thocky sound profile. I'm sure the silicone in the bottom of the case also helps with that.Though I have replaced the keycaps that came on this board (as seen in my review photo), there is absolutely nothing wrong with the ones that come stock. They are good quality and they feel great, with the double-shot legends looking nice and sharp. I just had another set that I already planned on using before buying this board.Though I already have a keycap and switch puller, it is still nice that one is included for people that don't have one. It's also nice that a few extra switches are included.The only things I can't comment on are the bluetooth and dongle connections, I've only used it wired.Other boards that I've had in the past were good, but I always wanted something more. I think I've finally found a board that I'm completely satisfied with. I don't think you can find a better value in a keyboard for the price. Having had a Skyloong keyboard that sells for more than this one, I think the H81 is nicer. After hearing so much hype around the name Royal Kludge, and now after finally getting to try the H81 and (briefly) the RK61 out for myself, I can say I'm a fan. I'd say they definitely punch well above their respective price points. I typed out this review using this keyboard and it has been an absolute joy.Bottom line: I would definitely recommend this keyboard, especially if you want one that will sound and feel great right out of the box without having to do any modding.Ver másVer menos
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