Keychron K5 SE vs Royal Kludge X104
Royal Kludge X104 is the cheaper pick at $49.99, roughly 41% under Keychron K5 SE ($84.99).
Detailed comparison
Spec-by-spec breakdown — differences highlighted in cyan.
| Spec | Keychron K5 SE | Royal Kludge X104 |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Keychron K5 SE | Royal Kludge X104 |
| Brand | Keychron | Royal Kludge |
| Price range | $84.99 | $49.99 |
| Community score | — | — |
| Form factor | Full-size (100%) | Full-size (100%) |
| Key count | 104 | 104 |
| Hot-swap | Yes | Yes |
| Supported switch pins | 3, 5 | 3, 5 |
| Case material | — | — |
| Plate material | — | — |
| Mounting style | — | Top mount |
| Connectivity | Wired USB-C, Bluetooth (5.0+) | Wired USB-C |
| RGB lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Layouts supported | ISO DE | ANSI |
| QMK support | — | No |
| VIA support | — | No |
| Weight (g) | — | — |
| Polling rate (Hz) | — | — |
Name
- Keychron K5 SE
- Keychron K5 SE
- Royal Kludge X104
- Royal Kludge X104
Brand
- Keychron K5 SE
- Keychron
- Royal Kludge X104
- Royal Kludge
Price range
- Keychron K5 SE
- $84.99
- Royal Kludge X104
- $49.99
Community score
Form factor
- Keychron K5 SE
- Full-size (100%)
- Royal Kludge X104
- Full-size (100%)
Key count
Hot-swap
Supported switch pins
- Keychron K5 SE
- 3, 5
Case material
Plate material
Mounting style
- Royal Kludge X104
- Top mount
Connectivity
- Keychron K5 SE
- Wired USB-C, Bluetooth (5.0+)
- Royal Kludge X104
- Wired USB-C
RGB lighting
Layouts supported
- Keychron K5 SE
- ISO DE
QMK support
VIA support
Weight (g)
Polling rate (Hz)
Which should you buy?
Royal Kludge X104 is the cheaper pick at $49.99, roughly 41% under Keychron K5 SE ($84.99).
Pick Keychron K5 SE if
From $84.99
- You prefer Keychron
Pick Royal Kludge X104 if
From $49.99
- You're on a tighter budget
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