Keyboard Royal Kludge RK89
Storm Score 50 out of 100
Reviews 1 published
Outlets 1 publications
Top Outlet Tom's Hardware highest score
% Positive 0% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“The Royal Kludge RK89 offers a sturdy build and multiple connectivity options at a low price, but its cramped keypad layout and missing essential keys severely hinder usability. The lack of a wrist rest, mediocre battery life, and unpolished software make it unsuitable for heavy numeric input or extended typing sessions.”

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Rated 50 / 100
Tier Distribution 1 review total
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Universal Acclaim (90–100): 0 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 0 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 1 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Inexpensive
  • Sturdy build
  • Partial keypad
  • Hot-swappable switches
  • USB 2.0 passthrough ports
  • Three Bluetooth profiles

Points of Contention

  • Awkward cursor arrow placement
  • Unpolished software
  • No wrist rest
  • Many keys require Fn combos
  • Mediocre battery life

Professional Reviews

1 review from 1 critic
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Denny Atkin
Tom's Hardware

“The Royal Kludge RK89 fits a numeric keypad into a very compact design, but the compromises from missing and moved keys are too extreme.”

Mixed 2.5/5

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