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product_id: 592838594
title: "S98 Mechanical Keyboard w/Smart Display & Knob, Top Mount 96% Wireless Mechanical Keyboard BT/2.4G/USB-C, Hot Swappable, Software Support, Creamy Sounding, 98 Keys"
brand: "rk royal kludge"
price: "VT40395"
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# Smart LCD Display Long-lasting Battery Life Multifunctional Knob Control S98 Mechanical Keyboard w/Smart Display & Knob, Top Mount 96% Wireless Mechanical Keyboard BT/2.4G/USB-C, Hot Swappable, Software Support, Creamy Sounding, 98 Keys

**Brand:** rk royal kludge
**Price:** VT40395
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎹 Elevate your desk game with the S98 — where style meets supreme sound and smart control.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** S98 Mechanical Keyboard w/Smart Display & Knob, Top Mount 96% Wireless Mechanical Keyboard BT/2.4G/USB-C, Hot Swappable, Software Support, Creamy Sounding, 98 Keys by rk royal kludge
- **How much does it cost?** VT40395 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Hot-Swappable Freedom:** Easily swap switches without soldering—customize your feel and sound to match your unique style and workflow.
- • **Twist & Click Control:** Intuitive knob lets you adjust volume, RGB, brightness, and connection modes without missing a beat.
- • **Visual Command Center:** Customizable smart display shows GIFs, battery, connection, and more—your keyboard’s personal dashboard.
- • **Creamy Sound Experience:** Top-mount design with multi-layer sound dampening delivers satisfying, noise-reduced thocky clicks that elevate your typing vibe.
- • **Triple-Mode Connectivity:** Seamlessly switch between Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4Ghz wireless dongle, or USB-C wired for zero lag and max flexibility.

## Overview

The RK ROYAL KLUDGE S98 is a premium 96% wireless mechanical keyboard featuring a smart LCD display, multifunctional knob, and triple-mode connectivity (BT5.0, 2.4Ghz, USB-C). Its top-mount design and advanced sound dampening create a creamy, noise-reduced typing experience. Hot-swappable switches and durable double-shot PBT keycaps offer ultimate customization and longevity, making it a top choice for professionals and gamers seeking style, function, and tactile satisfaction.

## Description

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Review: Super creamy keys!! - My first mechanical keyboard and sounds exactly how I imagined! It’s nice solid , creamy click noise! So satisfying!!! I loved the key color combo! The RGB lights are customizable, down to each key! Super cool. I am overall impressed with my purchase, as I was hesitant to buy something I wouldn’t like the sound of. I was also hesitant because there are so many options but I am glad I picked this! Good value for your money. The keyboard is heavy and feel super sturdy, doesn’t feel cheap. The keys were very responsive to touch and the Bluetooth was easy to setup with my windows laptop. The only thing I don’t like is the look of the keys, they do have a sheen/texture to them I don’t like but honestly, overall, I don’t mind it at all! Great buy!
Review: A must have for anyone looking for an amazing sounding keyboard! - When I first got a gaming PC, I figured I didn't really need a super expensive keyboard and that a cheap one that sounded "clicky" and had lights was fine enough. I also didn't want to bother with charging a wireless keyboard. However, I started to hear from YouTube videos and TikToks about "creamy" and "thocky" keyboards. I immediately started to do research, because I was obsessed with the sound. This is one of those rare purchases that I cannot stop thinking about how happy it makes me. I have absolutely no qualms with it. Here's what I love: The sound is excellent. Videos that I watched were a good indicator, but as other reviews have said, they really do not do the keyboard justice for how it actually sounds. The letters themselves are very creamy, while the function buttons (spacebar, shift, enter, backspace, etc.) have a much deeper "thocky" sound to them. If you're on the fence, at least try it and return if it's not for you. The functionality is incredible. There are a ton of lighting options that you can play with. You can mess around with them in the software on your PC. But because this keyboard has a small LCD screen, you can also change them directly on the keyboard itself. I have mine set to light up the entire keyboard cyan from whichever key I press, expanding out. Speaking of the LCD screen, you're able to upload GIFS or images to the screen, which is a really cool feature. As far as connectivity, you have every imaginable option available to you. I have my gaming rig connected via the 2.4USB wireless adapter. You can also connect up to three devices via bluetooth. And of course you can opt to hardware in. I love the the keyboard has both a USB-A and USB-C port. I am a huge advocate for technology having USB-C as an option, as it is much more convenient, provide faster transfer times, and faster charging times. Speaking of charging, the battery life on this keyboard is excellent. I seem to get about a week's worth of charge with extreme use daily. I know that the keyboard is hot swappable, meaning you can swap out the switches, which ultimately determine the sound of the keyboard, but personally, I haven't messed with that, as I love the way it sounds now. Overall, this is an excellent keyboard. If you're in the market for a wireless keyboard that sounds great, this is the best option out there! I typically don't like spending a ton of money on stuff unless I am absolutely sure of its value, and let me put your mind at ease that this keyboard is worth so much more than what the price tag shows.

## Features

- Big Features on a Small Screen - Is there anything it can't display? Custom gif image, date. connection mode, WIN/MAC layout, battery status, etc.
- Knob Design- Adjust volume, connection mode, backlit brightness/speed, RGB mode/color, all it takes is just a twist or a click.
- BT5.0/2.4G/USB-C - Wireless keyboard with stable BT 5.0, hassle-free 2.4Ghz dongle plus USB-C wired mode set no limits about your keyboard connection.
- Gaming Friendly Top-Mount Design - Offers a superior tactile consistency, firm feeling, and better noice reducing creamy keyboard.
- Sound Absorbing Foams - Equipped with IXPE switch dampener pad, 2 layers of thicker sound-absorbing foams, silicone dampener pad, which reduces 40% noise and removes 80% hallow sound. Bringing creamy or thocky sounding, natural and clear feedback, no more cavities noise.
- Hot swapable mechanical keyboard - 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.
- Double-shot PBT Keycaps - Provide superior fingertip feel, never-fading letters and exceptional durability.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CQ2L9PCB |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #466 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #44 in PC Gaming Keyboards |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,448) |
| Date First Available | December 12, 2023 |
| Item Weight | 3 pounds |
| Item model number | S98 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | RK ROYAL KLUDGE |
| Product Dimensions | 16.14 x 5.51 x 1.65 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** RK ROYAL KLUDGE
- **Color:** Sky Blue
- **Compatible Devices:** Laptop, PC, Smartphone, Tablet
- **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth, RF, USB-C
- **Keyboard Description:** Multi Functional
- **Keyboard backlighting color support:** RGB
- **Product Dimensions:** 16.14"L x 5.51"W x 1.65"H
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Gaming
- **Special Feature:** Backlit, Hot-Swappable, Hotkeys and Media Keys, Integrated Stand, Rechargeable
- **Style:** Classic

## Images

![S98 Mechanical Keyboard w/Smart Display & Knob, Top Mount 96% Wireless Mechanical Keyboard BT/2.4G/USB-C, Hot Swappable, Software Support, Creamy Sounding, 98 Keys - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61g03L1eB1L.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How can I get the software and the latest version of the firmware?**
A: 1. Download the software via bit.ly/RKALL24 2. Effortlessly configure your RK device via the web driver - bit.ly/RKWEBAPP Copy the link above to the search bar & run the driver via wired mode or 2.4Ghz Mode.

**Q: How to correct the time/volume on the screen?**
A: When you open the software in wired mode, the screen time or volume will automatically synchronize with the one on your computer.

**Q: Why the keyboard becomes disconnected in the BT mode?**
A: When the battery level is low, the keyboard cannot support the BT function normally, Please re-update the BT function of the device and fully charge the keyboard.

**Q: Can it work with a PS4, PS5 or Xbox?**
A: RK keyboards are compatible with some games of PS4, PS5 and Xbox on wired mode. Our keyboard can't connect with Xbox one, PS4 and PS5 through Bluetooth mode

**Q: What brand are the switches?**
A: RK switches.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super creamy keys!!
*by Y***S on March 1, 2026*

My first mechanical keyboard and sounds exactly how I imagined! It’s nice solid , creamy click noise! So satisfying!!! I loved the key color combo! The RGB lights are customizable, down to each key! Super cool. I am overall impressed with my purchase, as I was hesitant to buy something I wouldn’t like the sound of. I was also hesitant because there are so many options but I am glad I picked this! Good value for your money. The keyboard is heavy and feel super sturdy, doesn’t feel cheap. The keys were very responsive to touch and the Bluetooth was easy to setup with my windows laptop. The only thing I don’t like is the look of the keys, they do have a sheen/texture to them I don’t like but honestly, overall, I don’t mind it at all! Great buy!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must have for anyone looking for an amazing sounding keyboard!
*by L***N on July 23, 2024*

When I first got a gaming PC, I figured I didn't really need a super expensive keyboard and that a cheap one that sounded "clicky" and had lights was fine enough. I also didn't want to bother with charging a wireless keyboard. However, I started to hear from YouTube videos and TikToks about "creamy" and "thocky" keyboards. I immediately started to do research, because I was obsessed with the sound. This is one of those rare purchases that I cannot stop thinking about how happy it makes me. I have absolutely no qualms with it. Here's what I love: The sound is excellent. Videos that I watched were a good indicator, but as other reviews have said, they really do not do the keyboard justice for how it actually sounds. The letters themselves are very creamy, while the function buttons (spacebar, shift, enter, backspace, etc.) have a much deeper "thocky" sound to them. If you're on the fence, at least try it and return if it's not for you. The functionality is incredible. There are a ton of lighting options that you can play with. You can mess around with them in the software on your PC. But because this keyboard has a small LCD screen, you can also change them directly on the keyboard itself. I have mine set to light up the entire keyboard cyan from whichever key I press, expanding out. Speaking of the LCD screen, you're able to upload GIFS or images to the screen, which is a really cool feature. As far as connectivity, you have every imaginable option available to you. I have my gaming rig connected via the 2.4USB wireless adapter. You can also connect up to three devices via bluetooth. And of course you can opt to hardware in. I love the the keyboard has both a USB-A and USB-C port. I am a huge advocate for technology having USB-C as an option, as it is much more convenient, provide faster transfer times, and faster charging times. Speaking of charging, the battery life on this keyboard is excellent. I seem to get about a week's worth of charge with extreme use daily. I know that the keyboard is hot swappable, meaning you can swap out the switches, which ultimately determine the sound of the keyboard, but personally, I haven't messed with that, as I love the way it sounds now. Overall, this is an excellent keyboard. If you're in the market for a wireless keyboard that sounds great, this is the best option out there! I typically don't like spending a ton of money on stuff unless I am absolutely sure of its value, and let me put your mind at ease that this keyboard is worth so much more than what the price tag shows.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ To many firmware glitches - basically unusable for any serious work
*by O***E on June 20, 2025*

Today, I initially wrote a negative review of this keyboard due to issues with missed or repeated keystrokes, or keys continuing to fire until another key was pressed. However, after extensive investigation (because I really wanted to keep this keyboard for its mechanical build), I finally discovered that the issues were caused by an obscure, lingering USB driver from a device no longer connected to my PC. That driver was behind all the trouble. I hope this revised review is published before the original one, which is no longer valid. After 15+ years of using Cherry MX Blue switches on a single keyboard that eventually got damaged, I was in search of a replacement. This keyboard seemed like a good option - more compact than my full-size board and featuring “tactile” pale green switches. I hoped they would resemble MX Blues in feel, just without the audible click. Unfortunately, these switches aren’t really that much (or at all) tactile. I don’t understand the claim. There is a point somewhere along the key travel where pressure slightly decreases, but you’d need to press very slowly and have an extremely sensitive touch to notice it. In actual typing, it feels - at least to me - indistinguishable from a regular linear switch. That said, I’ve gotten used to them and didn’t have much trouble adapting after so many years with MX Blues. And the 'thocky' sound still sounds nice. The build quality is solid. The board is sturdy, heavy, and a definite improvement over my old keyboard. I’m not particularly interested in the display or LED lighting. I don’t see the point - especially since the keycaps aren’t translucent, so the lights don’t help in the dark. Omitting those toddler-toy-like features and lowering the price - or populating that space with more keys - would be more useful, in my opinion. I used the included keycap puller to swap the positions of the 'Home' and 'Del' keys, then made the change in the RK software. It took just a few seconds. These settings are retained even if you unplug the keyboard or uninstall the RK software entirely from your PC. All things considered, in terms of mechanical construction, this is a very good keyboard. I do wish the switches were more tactile, but that’s just a matter of personal preference. These switches are still decent, and I’ll probably swap them out in the future for some Kailh clicky switches.

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