Royal Kludge RKS98 ISO-ES Tri Mode RGB Switch Chartreuse Phantom

Design and Construction

• 96% compact format: 98 ISO-ES keys with CNC aluminium rotary knob for intuitive control of volume, connection modes and illumination, integrated HD TFT display showing battery, date, time, active system (Win/Mac) and real-time connection status.

• Top mount with cushioning: Gasket structure with 5 layers of sound-absorbing foam (including Poron, IXPE and acoustic materials), pre-lubricated stabilisers and PCB with flexible cutouts for soft touch, stable and "creamy" sound without echoes and vibrations.

• Keycaps and hot-swap: Durable and legendary Cherry profile double-shot PBT keys, hot-swappable 5-pin hot-swappable 5-pin compatible with most mechanical switches for easy solderless upgrades.

Chartreuse Phantom switches

• Premium linear features: Optimal actuation force (approx. 45 gf), factory-lubricated long-post stem for smooth, accurate typing and fast response; ideal for competitive gaming (full NKRO anti-ghosting) and extended office sessions with consistent feel.

• Software customisation: QMK/VIA/RK support for remapping, macros, on-board profiles and dynamic key settings.

Tri-Mode Connectivity and Autonomy

• Versatile modes: USB-C wired (low latency), 2.4 GHz wireless with dedicated dongle and Bluetooth 5.0 for up to 3 simultaneous devices, with seamless switching via knob.

• Robust battery: 3750 mAh rechargeable for up to 130 hours (RGB minimum), fast charging in 5-6 hours via USB-C; includes USB 2.0 passthrough port for extra peripherals.

• Additional ports: USB-C main, USB-A passthrough and 2.4G dongle slot in premium ABS chassis.

Lighting and Ergonomics

• Spectacular RGB: South-facing key backlighting (16.8M colours), 14+ dynamic modes, music sync, 5 levels of brightness/speed and Phantom effects that highlight the translucent Chartreuse.

• Adjustable ergonomics: 2-stage folding feet for optimal angle, compact dimensions (approx. 41 x 14 x 4 cm, 1.88 kg) and portable design with optional dust cover.