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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Dimensions
    2. Build Quality
    3. Ergonomics
    4. Hardware Customizability
    5. Backlight Features
    6. Backlight Clarity
    7. Cable & Connector
    8. Wireless Versatility
    9. Macro Keys And Programming
    10. Extra Features
    11. In The Box
  5. Typing Experience
    1. Typing Quality
    2. Typing Noise
    3. Switches
    4. Keystrokes
  6. Performance
    1. Single-Key Latency
    2. Multi-Key Latency
    3. Data Transmission
    4. Chord Split
  7. Software and Operating System
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Computer Compatibility
    3. Wireless Mobile Compatibility
  8. Comments

Logitech Combo Touch vs ROYAL KLUDGE RK61

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Logitech Combo Touch
ROYAL KLUDGE RK61

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Logitech Combo Touch Picture
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Variants

  • Combo Touch (iPad Pro 11) (Oxford Grey)
  • Combo Touch (iPad Pro 11) (Sand)
  • RK61 (Black)
  • RK61 (White)

Our Verdict

Logitech Combo Touch

ROYAL KLUDGE RK61

The Logitech Combo Keys is a compact 75% folio keyboard designed for iPads, while The Royal Kludge RK61 is a much more versatile, compact 60% gaming keyboard. The Royal Kludge we tested connects wirelessly via Bluetooth and can pair with up to three devices, but there are wired-only variants as well. It's available in a range of RK Switches, including tactile Brown, clicky Blue, and linear Red switches. There's also a hot-swappable variant. On the other hand, the Logitech is only compatible with select models of iPad and iPad Air tablets. It's a low-profile design and has tactile scissor switches. It also has a combined row of function/shortcut keys, which is a feature the Royal Kludge lacks.

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Main Differences for
Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

Gaming 

2.6
7.1

Data Transmission 
 

0.0
7.5

Computer Compatibility 
 

0.0
10

Backlight Features 
 

4.0
6.5

Full Comparison

Design

Dimensions 
 

Top Picture  

Logitech Combo Touch Top Picture
ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Top Picture

Size 
 

Compact (75%)
Compact (60%)

Height 
 

0.2" (0.6 cm)
1.6" (4.1 cm)

Width  

9.9" (25.1 cm)
11.5" (29.1 cm)

Depth 
 

7.7" (19.5 cm)
4.0" (10.1 cm)

Depth With Wrist Rest 
 

N/A
N/A

Weight 
 

1.24 lbs (0.564 kg)
1.28 lbs (0.579 kg)
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Build Quality 
 

7.5
7.5

Build Quality Close Up  

Logitech Combo Touch Build Quality Close Up
ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Build Quality Close Up

Keycap Material  

ABS
ABS
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Ergonomics 
 

7.0
6.0

Side Picture  

Logitech Combo Touch Side Picture
ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Side Picture

Curved/Angled 
 

No
No

Split Keyboard 
 

No
No

Key Alignment 
 

Staggered
Staggered

Minimum Incline 
 

6.5°

Medium Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Maximum Incline 
 

N/A
N/A

Home Row Height 
 

6.4 mm (0.3")
32.9 mm (1.3")
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Hardware Customizability 
 

0.0
8.9

Customizability Overview  

Logitech Combo Touch Customizability Overview
ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Customizability Overview

Replaceable Cherry Stabilizers 
 

No
Yes

Stabilizer Fixation 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Plate-Mounted

Spacebar Stabilizer Size 
 

Non-Customizable Design
6.25u

Size Of Right Mod Keys 
 

Non-Standard
1.25u

Hot-Swappable Switches 
 

No
Yes

Switch Stem Shape 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Cherry MX Style

Switch PCB Socket 
 

Non-Customizable Design
5-pin Cherry

North-Facing Cherry MX Interference 
 

Non-Customizable Design
Yes

Backlight Features 
 

4.0
6.5

Backlighting Picture  

Logitech Combo Touch Backlighting Picture
ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Backlighting Picture

Brightness Max  

Logitech Combo Touch Brightness Max
ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Brightness Max

Backlighting  

Yes
Yes

Brightness Min  

Logitech Combo Touch Brightness Min
ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Brightness Min

RGB 
 

No
No

Per-Key Backlighting 
 

No
Yes

Effects 
 

No
Yes

Software Controllable 
 

No
No
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Backlight Clarity 
 

8.0
9.0

White Shot  

Logitech Combo Touch White Shot
ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 White Shot
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Cable & Connector  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wireless

Detachable 
 

Yes (Wired Only Keyboard)
Yes (Wired Mode and Charge)

Length  

N/A
5.8 ft (1.8 m)

Connector (Keyboard side) 
 

Apple Smart Connector
USB type-C
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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
10

Bluetooth 
 

No
Yes

Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing 
 

No
3

Proprietary Receiver 
 

No
No

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
Rechargeable
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Macro Keys And Programming 
 

0.0
0.0

Dedicated Macro Keys Count  

0
0

Onboard Macro Programming 
 

No
No

Macro Programming With Software 
 

No
No

Extra Features 
 

Extra Features  

Logitech Combo Touch Extra Features
ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Extra Features

Media Keys 
 

Dedicated
Non-Dedicated

Trackpad / Trackball  

Yes
No

Scroll Wheel 
 

No
No

Control Knob 
 

No
No

USB Passthrough 
 

No
No

Numpad  

No
No

Windows Key Lock 
 

No
Yes

Lock Indicator  

No Indicator
No Indicator
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In The Box  

Bundle Picture  

Logitech Combo Touch Bundle Picture
ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Bundle Picture
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Typing Experience

Typing Quality 
 

6.5
7.0

Key Spacing 
 

18.0 mm (0.709")
19.0 mm (0.748")
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Typing Noise 
 

10
7.4

Typing Sample  

Average Loudness 
 

34.1 dBA
53.0 dBA

High Pitch Clicks 
 

No
No
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Switches 
 

Wobble Video  

Switch Name 
 

No Marketed Name
RK Brown

Switch Type 
 

Scissor
Mechanical

Feel 
 

Tactile
Tactile

Analog 
 

No
No

Keystrokes 
 

Key Switch Actuation Graph  

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Operating Force 
 

70 gf
55 gf

Actuation Force 
 

38 gf
48 gf

Pre-Travel 
 

0.8 mm
2.3 mm

Total Travel 
 

0.8 mm
4.1 mm
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Performance

Single-Key Latency 
 

0.0
6.8

Single-Key Latency Graph  

Logitech Combo Touch Single-Key Latency Graph
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Best Connection 
 

N/A
16.9 ms

Best Connection Std Dev  

N/A
±5.8 ms

Wired 
 

N/A
16.9 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
30.8 ms

PCB (Estimated) 
 

N/A
14.8 ms
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Multi-Key Latency 
 

0.0
7.3

Latency Video  

Multi-Key Latency Graph  

Logitech Combo Touch Multi-Key Latency Graph
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Connection Evaluated  

N/A
Wired

Key Press 
 

N/A
17.4 ms

Key Release 
 

N/A
18.2 ms
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Data Transmission 
 

0.0
7.5

Multi-Key Raw USB  

Logitech Combo Touch Multi-Key Raw USB
ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Multi-Key Raw USB

Connection Evaluated  

N/A
Wired

USB Polling Rate 
 

N/A
1,000 Hz

Effective Update Rate 
 

N/A
250 Hz

N-Key Rollover (NKRO) 
 

No
Yes

Multiple Keys Per USB Report 
 

N/A
Yes
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Chord Split 
 

0.0
4.8

Chord Split Graph  

Logitech Combo Touch Chord Split Graph
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4 Chord Split Delay 
 

N/A
17.3 ms

8 Chord Split Delay 
 

N/A
39.4 ms
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Software and Operating System

Configuration Software 
 

Software Tour  

Software Name  

No Software
No Software

Software Windows Compatible 
 

No
No

Software macOS Compatible 
 

No
No

Onboard Memory 
 

No
No

Profiles 
 

No Profile
No Profile
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Computer Compatibility 
 

0.0
10

Windows 
 

Not Compatible
Fully Compatible

macOS 
 

Not Compatible
Fully Compatible

Linux (Ubuntu 22) 
 

Not Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

Not Compatible
Windows, MacOS & Linux
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Wireless Mobile Compatibility 
 

3.3
10

Android 
 

Not Compatible
Fully Compatible

iOS 
 

Not Compatible
Fully Compatible

iPadOS 
 

Fully Compatible
Fully Compatible

Media Key Compatibility 
 

iPad
Android, iPhone & iPad
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