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product_id: 49675297
title: "RK61 Wireless 60% Triple Mode BT5.0/2.4G/USB-C Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Compact 61 Keys Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard with Software (Hot Swappable Blue Switch, White)"
brand: "rk royal kludge"
price: "R3653"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Rk Royal Kludge"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/49675297-rk61-wireless-60-triple-mode-bt5-0-2-4g-usb
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# Triple mode BT5.1/2.4G/USB-C Hot-swappable switches, no soldering 1450mAh battery, 13h use RK61 Wireless 60% Triple Mode BT5.0/2.4G/USB-C Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Compact 61 Keys Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard with Software (Hot Swappable Blue Switch, White)

**Brand:** rk royal kludge
**Price:** R3653
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⌨️ Elevate your desk game with the RK61: compact, customizable, and always connected.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** RK61 Wireless 60% Triple Mode BT5.0/2.4G/USB-C Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Compact 61 Keys Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard with Software (Hot Swappable Blue Switch, White) by rk royal kludge
- **How much does it cost?** R3653 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/49675297-rk61-wireless-60-triple-mode-bt5-0-2-4g-usb)

## Best For

- rk royal kludge enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted rk royal kludge brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Dynamic Single-Color Backlighting:** Elevate your setup with 17 vibrant lighting modes in a cool cyan glow, individually adjustable per key to keep your style sharp and focused.
- • **Seamless Triple-Mode Connectivity:** Switch effortlessly between Bluetooth 5.1, ultra-low latency 2.4GHz dongle, or wired USB-C for zero compromise on performance or convenience.
- • **Customizable Hot-Swappable Switches:** Personalize your typing experience with easy switch replacements—no soldering required—making your keyboard truly one-of-a-kind.
- • **Long-Lasting Power with Fast USB-C Charging:** Stay unplugged for up to 13 hours of continuous use on a single charge, and recharge quickly with modern USB-C convenience.
- • **Compact 60% Design for Maximum Desk Real Estate:** 61 keys in a sleek, minimalist layout favored by FPS pros, freeing up space for expansive mouse movement and a clutter-free workspace.

## Overview

The RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 is a premium 60% mechanical gaming keyboard featuring triple-mode connectivity (Bluetooth 5.1, 2.4GHz dongle, and USB-C wired), hot-swappable blue switches for effortless customization, and a robust 1450mAh battery delivering up to 13 hours of continuous use. Its compact 61-key layout maximizes desk space, favored by FPS gamers, while 17 dynamic single-color backlit modes add a sleek, modern aesthetic. Designed for professionals and gamers alike, the RK61 blends portability, performance, and personalization in a stylish white chassis.

## Description

RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Wireless 60% Triple Mode BT5.0/2.4G/USB-C Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Compact 61 Keys Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard with Software (Hot Swappable Blue Switch, White): RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Wireless 60% Triple Mode BT5.0/2.4G/USB-C Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Compact 61 Keys Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard with Software (Hot Swappable Blue Switch, White).

Review: An absolute gem of a 60% keyboard. - Well, I’ve been after a small white mechanical wireless keyboard for some time now, intended. It to look at desertcart in my hunt as when you type the parameters “gaming” and “keyboard” into the search, the amount of pure rubbish that turns up is incredible. However when I read a top 10 list of 60% keyboards on a trusted review site and this guy featured, I thought I’d take a look. When it arrived I was amazed at the quality. For less than £50 I thought it was gonna be a bit cheap feeling, but actually it’s expensive feeling. It has a solid chassis, next to no deck flex or twist. The actuation of the key switch set is fantastically clicky and tactile (if that’s what you’re after), and even though it’s Bluetooth ive not noticed any discernible input latency (though I’m not a competitive shooter kinda guy or anything). I’ve been using for over a week now and apart from the initial charge, only charged it once (after 5 days of fairly heavy use), which took no time at all due to its usb-c interface, which can also be used to make it wired. The blue backlight is excellent. It can be super bright if you want, but I turn it right down to lowest and it’s still great. Each key is individually lit and can be individually turned on or off, and there are many different lighting patterns. Colour cannot change though, it’s cyan all the time, but looks really well implemented. The one I have is the American key layout, so if you’re set on UK layout then this isn’t for you, but I just changed my windows language settings to add “English (US)” as well as “English (UK)” so I had the option to change my keyboard language to match the RK61’s key layout. It’s very easy to get used to. Overall I’m extremely pleased with my purchase and would recommend anyone to give this board a go. It really did surprise me.
Review: Beware that it is not UK layout - I didn't realise when purchasing that it did not come in UK layout, but other than that, I think this is an excellent keyboard for the price. I had previously bought premium keyboards, but needed something portable and mainly for gaming, so grabbed the RK61. The key feel is very good, I feel no real compromise next to the numerous Cherry MX keyboards I've been used too, besides them feeling maybe marginally slower, but still satisfying to use. The battery life is strong and I've had no issues when using it wireless, tho I do tend to use it wired. The lack of keys and using the shortcuts to cycle through the layouts is quite frustrating, as is the US layout, but these are only issues for when I am working - when used for gaming, these issues aren't really a problem. Overall quality is fine - nothing special, but also does not feel cheap and has worn well in the couple of years I've been using it as a secondary keyboard and being chucked in bags etc. I probably will replace it and keep it as a spare / portable keyboard, purely because of the US layout.

## Features

- First Generation of Triple Mode Keyboards - Wireless mode with stable bluetooth 5.1 chipset, hassle-free 2.4Ghz dongle plus USB-C wired mode set no limits about your keyboard connection. The RK61 is best to fit smartphone, laptop and tablet.
- 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard: The Compact mechanical keyboard with 61 Keys brings you a neat desktop. Tips you might want to know is that 60% bluetooth gaming keyboard without numpad is most FPS gamers’ choice, more spaces left for mouse movements.
- Hot-swappable: Hot-swap PCB allows you to replace 3 pins/5 pins switches freely without soldering issue. Enjoy the fun of making your own unique keyboard.
- 1450mAh Battery: RK61 60 Percent mechanical keyboard Allows you to use continuously about 13 hours with lightest backlit, up to 360 hours standby time.
- Single Color Backlit But Not Dull: Even if RK61 has no multicolored RGB but only single LED backlit, the 17 dynamic backlit modes keep the plain effect away.
- DIY Software Supports - {bit.ly/RK_Keyboard_SW_230510}

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0731CJ4ZJ |
| Antenna Location | Gaming |
| Best Sellers Rank | 947 in PC & Video Games ( See Top 100 in PC & Video Games ) 64 in PC Gaming Keyboards |
| Box Contents | USB Cable |
| Brand | RK ROYAL KLUDGE |
| Brand Name | RK ROYAL KLUDGE |
| Button Quantity | 61 |
| Colour | White |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop, PC, Smartphone |
| Compatible devices | Laptop, PC, Smartphone |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
| Connectivity technology | Bluetooth |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 9,121 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene |
| Generation | 1st Generation |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 29.2L x 10.2W x 3.9H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 100 Grams |
| Keyboard Backlighting Color Support | Single Color |
| Keyboard Description | Gaming |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTZ |
| Keyboard description | Gaming |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | RK ROYAL KLUDGE |
| Model Name | PC Gaming Keyboard 60 Percent Mechanical |
| Model Number | Hephaestus-75-he |
| Number of Batteries | 1 |
| Number of Keys | 61 |
| Number of Sections | 3 |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Features | Backlit |
| Recommended uses for product | Gaming |
| Series Number | 1 |
| Special feature | Backlit |
| Style Name | Modern, compact |
| Switch Type | mechanics |
| Theme | Gaming |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** RK ROYAL KLUDGE
- **Compatible devices:** Laptop, PC, Smartphone
- **Connectivity technology:** Bluetooth
- **Keyboard description:** Gaming
- **Recommended uses for product:** Gaming
- **Special feature:** backlit
- **Colour:** White
- **Number of keys:** 61
- **Keyboard backlighting colour support:** Single Color
- **Style:** Minimal

## Images

![RK61 Wireless 60% Triple Mode BT5.0/2.4G/USB-C Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, Compact 61 Keys Bluetooth Mechanical Keyboard with Software (Hot Swappable Blue Switch, White) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ORs8vthLL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: For "?" do you really have to use fn+shift? A q/a says shift+fn reverses this? A review implied that turns the functions on. Can someone explain this?**
A: For anyone that is stuck here:

Fn + Enter - Turn on/off arrow key function layer
Fn + Left Control - Turn on/off function key layer

Use arrows/function keys as one off:

Fn + Right Alt -> Left Arrow
Fn + Right page icon thing -> Down Arrow
Fn + Right ctrl -> Right Arrow
Fn + Question Mark -> Up Arrow

Fn + 1 -> F1
Fn + 2 -> F2
...
Fn + 12 -> F12

**Q: What color are the LEDs on the black version of thr keyboard?**
A: It is vivid color yellow on the black version of RK61.

**Q: How easily replaceable are the keys? What keycaps should I buy if I am trying to replace them?**
A: these switches are cross-mounted, meaning that any keycap set that has the cherry cross-mount design should fit. there are also different profiles for different heights and contours of the keyboard. cherry, oem, dsa, and sa are a few well known profiles that you could check out, spanning from the flattest and less curved profiles to the taller more curved profiles. I am currently typing on a keyboard with sa keycaps, which really bring out the sound of the switches, are super durable, and fit my hands rather nicely, giving me a more desirable and comfortable typing experience. for gaming I recommend just cherry or oem profiles, because there will be less space between keys, and less overall key wabble, which can lead to miss clicking from my own experience. as sa profile keys are taller, it might strain your fingers to reach up to the number row or even the f keys. but your results may vary, it is a very customizable and very personal subject. in all honesty, you could just keep the original keycaps if you wanted

**Q: Is the Fn key reprogrammable?**
A: I don't think so,
There is no software manager for this keyboard

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An absolute gem of a 60% keyboard.
*by J***L on 10 March 2021*

Well, I’ve been after a small white mechanical wireless keyboard for some time now, intended. It to look at Amazon in my hunt as when you type the parameters “gaming” and “keyboard” into the search, the amount of pure rubbish that turns up is incredible. However when I read a top 10 list of 60% keyboards on a trusted review site and this guy featured, I thought I’d take a look. When it arrived I was amazed at the quality. For less than £50 I thought it was gonna be a bit cheap feeling, but actually it’s expensive feeling. It has a solid chassis, next to no deck flex or twist. The actuation of the key switch set is fantastically clicky and tactile (if that’s what you’re after), and even though it’s Bluetooth ive not noticed any discernible input latency (though I’m not a competitive shooter kinda guy or anything). I’ve been using for over a week now and apart from the initial charge, only charged it once (after 5 days of fairly heavy use), which took no time at all due to its usb-c interface, which can also be used to make it wired. The blue backlight is excellent. It can be super bright if you want, but I turn it right down to lowest and it’s still great. Each key is individually lit and can be individually turned on or off, and there are many different lighting patterns. Colour cannot change though, it’s cyan all the time, but looks really well implemented. The one I have is the American key layout, so if you’re set on UK layout then this isn’t for you, but I just changed my windows language settings to add “English (US)” as well as “English (UK)” so I had the option to change my keyboard language to match the RK61’s key layout. It’s very easy to get used to. Overall I’m extremely pleased with my purchase and would recommend anyone to give this board a go. It really did surprise me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beware that it is not UK layout
*by D***Y on 4 November 2025*

I didn't realise when purchasing that it did not come in UK layout, but other than that, I think this is an excellent keyboard for the price. I had previously bought premium keyboards, but needed something portable and mainly for gaming, so grabbed the RK61. The key feel is very good, I feel no real compromise next to the numerous Cherry MX keyboards I've been used too, besides them feeling maybe marginally slower, but still satisfying to use. The battery life is strong and I've had no issues when using it wireless, tho I do tend to use it wired. The lack of keys and using the shortcuts to cycle through the layouts is quite frustrating, as is the US layout, but these are only issues for when I am working - when used for gaming, these issues aren't really a problem. Overall quality is fine - nothing special, but also does not feel cheap and has worn well in the couple of years I've been using it as a secondary keyboard and being chucked in bags etc. I probably will replace it and keep it as a spare / portable keyboard, purely because of the US layout.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Purchased for gaming, does the job.
*by D***S on 8 July 2020*

Plus points; It's exactly as described. The charging and battery life appear good though the instructions are typically badly translated Chinese to English so care is needed when first charging and using. It refers to flashing lights on the keyboard to indicate if charging or full. If the keyboard is off it won't do this (or at least the one we got doesn't), it needs to to turned ON whilst charging (switch on underside). We waited for a long time for the signal to say it was full, then tried turning it one and it indicated full immediately. Has some interesting features including illuminated keys in different patterns according to choice. Responsive and works well in gaming, certainly with PS4 Pro in our case. On the downside the keys are incredibly noisy (old school sound) reminiscent of a 90's computer, the space bar is particularly loud being a larger key anyway. My son likes this and actually prefers it to a silent, beautifully made apple full size keyboard, but hey each to their own. So to sum up, does what we wanted, reasonable price I guess, not cheap. Well made. Responsive. Only time will tell how durable it is but for about £8-00 we took up the offer of damage and fault insurance cover for three years so hopefully no worries for a while.

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*Last updated: 2026-04-25*