Another amazing Portly review 🥰🤯👍! Awesome work as always! I find the 96% keyboard to look a little busy and cramped for me and my use. It’s great to see versatility and variety of the keyboards on the market catering to the needs of everyone 🥰👍🥳😉

me: buys this keyboard and experiences mechanical keyboards for the first time ever...mind blown! How did I ever survive with cheap keyboards?? I can never go back!!! Portly: the switches suck. me: ...listen here you little shit!

@Portly

2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha love this comment

@romella_karmey

2 жыл бұрын

Same. All that wasted money I bought for cheapo keyboards could have bought me a nice decent quality branded mechanical keyboard.

I was eyeing this, what great timing for me! Kept wondering if the arrow keys would be comfortable.

Thank you for this review! Helped me decide if I should buy one. 🙏

5:29 switch your USB-C cable to place the coil going to the left rather than right and save the space 🥰👍😝

@Portly

2 жыл бұрын

I never thought of that. Genius!

@WaWeCris

2 жыл бұрын

exactly the comment I was looking for since type c is interchangeable.

Got my RK100 from Amazon and it came with Gateron switches. The keyboard definitely needs to be tuned.

good keyboard!! i couldnt figure out what color i wanted so i got both and swapped out keycaps for a fun black/white key setup!

The RK84 is my daily use board, but i would love to get my hands on one of these RK100s. Sadly they are only available on import in my region, and for almost $200...YIKES!!! Just stumbled onto your page, but the videos are great!

so i just got this keyboard on a whim yesterday (typing on it right now), i was kinda skeptical but i really and enjoying this. Still getting used to typing on this compact-ish style.

I use this keyboard for the PlayStation and like it quite a bit. The USB ports on the back let me use my mouse while still keeping controllers plugged in for charging.

you could flip the coil over to face the left so it doesn't get in the way, thanks for the review though! building this as a custom with durock silent linears and also might try out durock v2 stabs if they fit, it'll be for my gf so hopefully she loves it!

@mightyakkylex

Жыл бұрын

So? Did she? 😁

Wow that's more compact then I thought.

I got this bad boy in black with blue switches, and you're not wrong about the switches not being the best. They're not as clicky as the Gateron G Pro 2.0 blues in my GMMK, and it may just be me, but it seems to miss the occasional input, which given the otherwise great typing experience, I'm going to chalk up to the switches. I got a pack of Kailh Box Navies coming in a few days, so that should fix that issue. Also, the RGB isn't as bright as on my GMMK, which is a bummer, but I've never really been HUGE on RGB, so that's easily taken care of by replacing the keycaps with something that hide that problem.

I like your vibes man

i immeadiately put the space bar upside down (black bar on top) and put a cherry mx blue and it was SO much better

Ayyyeeee we got the same coiled cable LOL, i just got it and it's great.

I bought mine off Amazon and it came with Gateron clears. I've had no issues with that board minus the low weight switches, I really want to swap them out for blacks or yellows.

This is the only keyboard I could find with all these features: wireless, white, can pair with 3 bluetooth PCs or wired or 2.4ghz dongle, pass through USB, mechanical, RGB. Couldn't find anything else that checks all these boxes.

@socksucker_

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly these things are pretty unique, so I think Royal Kludge is probably the only one out there who does this at a great price (correct me if I'm wrong) but they do have the RK84 (80%, 3 modes, 5 bluethooth devices I think, mech, RBG). Surprised me too but out of all I think I'll be getting RK100 for the sheer convenience of F keys and the num pad at such a good price.

@zabrinapiedramartel2169

Жыл бұрын

Same here, and the numpad. Hasn't arrived yet but pretty excited to have found one that ticked all the boxes.

@pedron5233

Жыл бұрын

Were you able to use the Hub when you're not connected through the cable?

You could've plug in the USB-C cable the other side and the coil would have gone to the left :) I actually need the USB out to be on the right otherwise the cable interferes with the foot of my display.

Switch your cable on the other side of your computer set up so that it will line up the way you want it to look.

I probably can't work without numpads so this keyboard is on my list.

I am a total noob on this kind of stuff. My bf is building me a computer right now and I have been looking for the perfect keyboard, but there is so much information about building your own that I did not know where to start, esp for this specific sound I am looking for lol. This is a great review and I am going to buy this one. It seems like a great starter keyboard where I can play around and try different things before investing hundreds in one I want to build. Thank you!!!!! Edit....I just checked and it is sadly sold out right now :(

@Portly

8 ай бұрын

Oh nooo! Well if you use Amazon, I looks like they have white with brown switches or black with all 3 switch options. amzn.to/3Gq5RJP

@ThoughtsOfYou18

8 ай бұрын

@@Portly That's probably what I'll end up doing. I would still like to help support in some way, so I will make sure to use your affiliate links for parts and accessories!

@Portly

8 ай бұрын

@@ThoughtsOfYou18 much appreciated!

I use the rk84 because it's much more compact and I can easily fit that and a lot of desk room for my mouse

thanks i am glad i discovered this keyboard bc I was about to get 104 keyboard bc I don't know they had this one....the 104 key looks ugly bc the outline of the keyboard is black

kinda curious if the rk100 is changeable for solid colour. thinking of getting either keychorn k4v2 or rk1000, hence keychron dont have white frame

Yeah stock hotswap keyboards are the norm . Its very good for as

Mine came with the delete key way up on the top right above the keypad... who would ever reach that far for a delete key? Thankfully we can switch caps and reprogram with software. But if it resets, gets confusing.

How can I find the white version like yours in Canada, I can only find the white and Grey and orange version

Yup, it's like the amazing Magic Keyboard, they are close to each other (just getting used to). But you need the keypad for planes on GTA 5 :-) God bless.

I have the RK100.i love it.very good keyboard

This one came a little too late, would've gotten this over my Tecware B68.

both wireless connectivity seem to have died out after only 6months of use (plugged in, usually. what i now have is just a wired keyboard.

Hi can i know how to choose in keycaps i just bought this

Have anyone tried RK stock brown switches? If I get the RK100, I'm going with browns so would like so opinions on that.

I got one its nice but mine is a bit different it doesn't have a little area for the usb dongle or the two usb passthrough ports next to the usb-c port and it doesn't have the led indicators the numlock and capslock just light up and for the wireless connections are Q and P also the pop out feet you have I dont they just gave me some magnetic feet and the bottom is just flat and aluminum and there's no sticker on the back just its just laser etched instead its still a nice keyboard just a bit different from yours but other than some of the differences its still a good budget keyboard and its also not on their website, I actually found this because I was confused about why mine wasn't on anywhere other than amazon.

How is the wireless and bt connectivity? Any delays, drops etc?

He didn't talked about battery life and how long it lasts.

My rk100 has white backlit and does have a usb backthrough tho

how will you know if the battery is fully charged?

Just bought this keyboard. Anyone here knows where I can download the software for this?

RK 100 or Rk 98 or Akko 3098 comparison please

great review! im planning to get this, but im worried i might not find keycaps to change it with that will fit this keyboard, especially since you pointed out the shift bar and alt, fn. Would you have any recommendations for keycaps that would fit this? i dont know what to type in when i google keycaps for this TT

@rakizta77

2 жыл бұрын

check Akko keycaps they seem to have the same sizes

@christinar8419

Жыл бұрын

I have this with multiple key cap sets. Look for 122 sets, tai-hao is my favorite.

Numpad on the left side sounds genius

@TheFunkyCriminal

2 жыл бұрын

they have that for the epomaker gk96s. hard to find, but its there somewhere.

Does anybody know how to turn off RGB on this? Not knowing how is driving me insane hahaha. I'm begging.

Hi, this one compared to Epomaker GK96S, which one do you prefer?

@Portly

2 жыл бұрын

The GK96S, but only because it just feels more solid/premium

Did it come unmodded with Gateron switches ?

5:35 Just putting this out there.... you know you can flip the cable around so that the coil goes towards the left, right?

@Portly

2 жыл бұрын

Listen… I’m not smart. Lol I hadn’t thought of it until someone else mentioned it in a comment and then I felt like a goob

What kind of mounting does it have?

anyone know any good puding keycaps that fit this thing?

okay i need help my keyboard wont change back to rbg and i hate it

Can you try royal kludge rk h81?

How long is the playtime of rk100? Because I think mine is defective. I can only use it for a day or two. Like today, I charged it in the morning, used it for work the whole 8 hours or more, and it's battery drained at night.

@gracelann100

Жыл бұрын

I think so. When I bought my RK100 for work 14hours a day, the battery drains after 7days. Charging it now and I don’t know how long it will take the battery drains from fully charged

maybe if you put the space bar in the corect way it will work and sound normaly :)

the space bar looks weird to me

Any sources for 96% keycaps? Having a hard time finding. With the difficulties being the keys you mentioned and the 0 on numberpad

@Portly

2 жыл бұрын

The only I know of that should have the small 0 on the number pad are Akko keycaps. There may be others but these are the only I know of and they’re good quality for the price. I would just got for their ASA profile, not cherry, because of the north facing switches. Could make the middle row sound weird if you get cherry profile.

@christinar8419

Жыл бұрын

Tai-hao or anyone else that sells them in sets of 122 or more.

the spacebar of my RK100 is stucking sometimes so I have to flip the spacebar up side down. Is that the same reason why you flip your spacebar?

@Portly

Жыл бұрын

I had seen other people do it and heard it is more ergonomic. Technically true but I have since stopped and just keep the space bar normal

I just got my rk100 and I have to say both the keycaps and switches and really really bad, you might wanna replace all keycaps and switches, and it has no foam like rk68 and rk84. The keyboard feels no where heavier than rk84 considering it’s bigger. I bought rk100 because I own a rk84 and really liked it and want something with a numpad but rk100 isn’t identical to rk84.

@JoelHernandez-tz3vk

2 жыл бұрын

Should I guess that by that logic I'm better off paying like $30 more for an Akko equivalent?

@NoMoreMeSuger

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoelHernandez-tz3vk If you want to get rk100, definitely need to replace all switches and all keycaps, unless you are okay with loose keycaps and switches, so you can add that as part of the cost as well. but rk84 is very decent.

@JoelHernandez-tz3vk

2 жыл бұрын

@@NoMoreMeSuger The last keyboard I looked at is the Epomaker SK96S. Is there a reason for me not to get that? And if I get that. Are the upgrade to PBT keycaps for $9 more a must as well? Seems like a cheap upgrade but I have no idea what the difference between ABS and PBT is feel wise.

@NoMoreMeSuger

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoelHernandez-tz3vk I don't know about that keyboard, but PBT is better in quality.

@JoelHernandez-tz3vk

2 жыл бұрын

@@NoMoreMeSuger Gateron optical yellow or silver? Been told by many that the sweetspot for actuation force is 45g which is the silver switch vs yellow's 35g. But I never heard anyone about switches being too easy to activate by accident.

Addressible rgb?

How would I know if my RK100 is already fully charged?

@pijen

2 жыл бұрын

maybe it's too late to tell you but the battery indicator light turns off when fully charged

Why the flipped spacebar?

@Portly

2 жыл бұрын

I flipped the spacebar myself. Just something I’ve come to prefer for comfort and ergonomics

Idk why hot swappable full sizes are so rare

I wish they make version without bluetooth / wireless lazy to change the battery after 2-3 year. Other feature is ok and i like it

@romella_karmey

2 жыл бұрын

I wish they make battery operated mechanical keyboards just like my logitech wireless mouse. Cuz charging it sucks. It needs 4 hours and you can only use the keyboard for a day or two 🙄

@Roman9441

2 жыл бұрын

@@romella_karmey I wish they just use aa

@romella_karmey

2 жыл бұрын

@@Roman9441 i thought wireless keyboards are like my wireless mouse and pentab pen which can last months and months without recharging them again. But a day or two is a hassle. And ironically, made the wireless thingy just a gimmick. You'll then be using it wired and it defeats the purpose why you bought it in the first place 🙄🤔

@Roman9441

2 жыл бұрын

@@romella_karmey oh crap i think i will build some DIY keyboard with cheap aliexpress board and custom my own switch then. Yeah i'm interest it to use with my Katar pro wireless that battery can swap out fast but it last longer than 2 days for sure. Thank you for info i'm almost fall for the trap. My MX Key with light can even stay for a week before recharge 8+ a day :/

@wyzkun

Жыл бұрын

@@Roman9441 it might be too late, but if you want your keyboard to use aa battery and since you wanted to make your DIY keyboard. ciy tester 68 would be a good option, it kind of tick all you checklist, cheap board that use aa battery

Anyone find any good keycap sets for this?

@christinar8419

Жыл бұрын

Tai-hao and YMDK, anyone that has 122 keys is what you want.

Your spacebar is upside down

Should I buy Rk100 or Rk61 Why I want rk100 is cause of computer class CAUSE my teacher would ask if we have a specific key 👩‍🎓

@Portly

2 жыл бұрын

If it’s for school and you need certain keys, get the rk100. You won’t want to fidget around with macros and function keys that might slow down your work

For those that have owned them for over a week, how long does the battery normally last with full backlit on? Mine doesn't last over 2 days and it is quite frustrating as it is advertised to last 7-9 days.

@gracelann100

Жыл бұрын

Maybe yours is defective. My RK100 took 7days from my purchased date before the battery drains

@christinar8419

Жыл бұрын

I instinctively charge mine over the weekend. It stays charged all week with no issues.

is it optical switch or mechanical switch ?

@Portly

2 жыл бұрын

Mechanical

rk 84 vs rk100???? Please tell me what to buy

@richer7577

Жыл бұрын

Which u choose

@movielover2172

Жыл бұрын

@@richer7577 100,and tottaly worth it

Can you use this wired?

@Portly

2 жыл бұрын

Yup!

Whats better this or maxfit67

@Portly

Жыл бұрын

Never heard of the maxfit67 but just looking at it on Amazon, I’d go with the maxfit

There is no end key, not ok for programmer

I honestly don't mean to be an asshole, but I think you could do a great voice acting performance for like a super nerdy cowardly guy. And I really don't mean to be mean, but you've just got it

@Portly

Жыл бұрын

No offense taken. That would be awesome haha

Don’t listen to him, the switches are great, especially the whites.

I can't help but notice, but are you wearing fake eye glasses?

@Portly

10 ай бұрын

You are correct lol

@sir.fender6034

9 ай бұрын

@@Portly I decided to get the RK 100 KB. Your review really helped. Thank you