Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID vs Royal Kludge RK61
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
2021 · $149 today
6252
Royal Kludge RK61
2019 · $39.99 today
6448
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID is better
- Battery Life: 720hrs vs ~8 hrs (RGB on)(90.0× more)
Why Royal Kludge RK61 is better
- Actuation Force: 50g vs 60g(20% less)
Verdict
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID | Royal Kludge RK61 |
|---|---|---|
| Switch & Input | ||
| Switch Type | Low-profile scissor | RK Mechanical (Blue/Brown/Red) |
| Actuation Force | 60g | 50g● |
| Keycap Material | ABS | ABS |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connection | Bluetooth + Lightning wired | — |
| Paired Devices | 1 | — |
| Build & Dimensions | ||
| Layout | Full-size with numpad | — |
| Weight | 372g | — |
| Hot-swappable | No | — |
| Extras & Software | ||
| Touch ID | Yes | — |
| Battery Life | 720hrs● | ~8 hrs (RGB on) |
| Layout & Switches | ||
| Form Factor | — | 60% (61-key) |
| Switch Type | Low-profile scissor | RK Mechanical (Blue/Brown/Red) |
| Hot-Swappable | — | No |
| Performance | ||
| Polling Rate | — | 1000 Hz (wired) |
| Actuation Force | 60g | 50g● |
| Key Rollover | — | NKRO (wired) |
| Connectivity & Battery | ||
| Interfaces | — | USB-C, Bluetooth 3.0 |
| Battery Life | 720hrs● | ~8 hrs (RGB on) |
| Build & Software | ||
| Case Material | — | Plastic |
| Keycap Material | ABS | ABS |
| Software | — | None |